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A realistic hero image of an advanced drone manufacturing facility featuring an industrial UAV, metal and polymer 3D-printed drone components, additive manufacturing equipment, and a market growth infographic illustrating the expansion of drone 3D printing from rapid prototyping to large-scale production.

From $140M to $900M: How Drone 3D Printing is Scaling from Prototyping to Mass Production

Author: Felix Lee (CEO at Forgecise) Published Date: June 26, 2026 Read Time: 6 min read Category: Aerospace & Manufacturing Key Takeaways (Quick Facts for Readers) 1. The Growing UAV Additive Manufacturing Market A industry report titled 2026 Additive Manufacturing Opportunities in Unmanned Aerial Systems: Market Analysis and Forecast from research firm AM Research shows […]

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A realistic hero image of a modern drone engineering laboratory featuring a professional UAV, desktop 3D printers producing structural components, CAD software displayed on a monitor, and multiple 3D-printed drone prototypes and custom payload mounts, illustrating rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing for drone research and development.

Why Drone R&D Can No Longer Live Without 3D Printing

Author: Felix Lee (CEO at Forgecise) Published: June 24, 2026 Reviewed by: Forgecise Engineering Team Reading Time: 7 Minutes Executive Summary Schema.org Markup The Twin Engine of Low-Altitude Flight Interest in low-altitude aviation is growing fast. Money, policy, and engineering talent continue to pour into this airspace. Yet behind the main headlines, another industry grows

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A realistic hero image showing a laptop running a computational engineering design simulator for metal 3D printing. The interface displays an avionics liquid cooling plate with thermal simulation, Signed Distance Field (SDF) visualization, live code, and engineering controls. Surrounding the laptop are a rocket engine nozzle, a gyroid aerospace bracket, and a porous spinal implant, illustrating code-driven additive manufacturing applications.

Is the End of 3D Printing Writing Code? 30-Second Guide to Computational Engineering Design

By Felix Lee, CEO at Forgecise — May 22, 2026 Quick Summary (Direct Answer) What is Computational Engineering Design in 3D Printing? Computational Engineering Design uses math functions and algorithms—rather than manual CAD drawing—to build 3D printing geometries. Engineers input physical boundary conditions like temperature limits, structural loads, and fluid rates. The code then generates

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A high-tech laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) machine printing a complex metal part with lattice structures. A blue screen on the right displays real-time data including "Ti6Al4V ALLOY" and "COOLING RATE: ~10^6 °C/s," alongside an etched plaque titled "ADVANCED METALLURGY & INDUSTRIAL USES."

Metal Additive Manufacturing: Processes, Metallurgy, Industrial Uses, and Technical Roadmap

By Felix Lee, CEO at Forgecise | Published: July 24, 2026 1. Introduction to Metal Additive Manufacturing (MAM) 1.1 What is Metal Additive Manufacturing? Metal Additive Manufacturing (MAM)—often called industrial metal 3D printing—changes how we make high-performance metal parts. Traditional subtractive manufacturing (like CNC milling or turning) shapes parts by cutting material away. Formative manufacturing

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Technical diagram summarizing laser additive manufacturing of WC/316L composites, covering failure mechanisms, Ni-coating interface engineering, dual-scale microstructure control, ultrasonic physical assists, and field repair applications.

Laser Additive Manufacturing of WC/316L Composites: From Crack Mechanisms and Interface Engineering to Multiscale Control

Author Bio: Felix Lee leads Forgecise as CEO, building heavy-duty wear coatings for subsea, mining, and defense hardware. Felix brings over 15 years of hands-on metallurgy and laser processing experience, helping operators fix high-wear parts in the field. Peer-Review Note: This report combines findings from Additive Manufacturing, Materials Characterization, and JMRT, alongside real-world repair data

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Infographic displaying the 5 key additive manufacturing expos in H2 2026, including AMIC Ningbo, Formnext Asia Shenzhen, TCT Shenzhen, Formnext Frankfurt, and Luzhou AM Expo, overlaying a modern 3D printing factory and global trade map.

5 Key Additive Manufacturing Expos in H2 2026: The Complete Industry Roadmap

Author: Felix Lee (CEO at Forgecise) Published Date: July 5, 2026 Category: Industry Insights / Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing Executive Summary As 3D printing shifts from prototyping to mass production, five major events in H2 2026 will show where the industry is going: AMIC 2026 (Ningbo), Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026, TCT Shenzhen 2026, Formnext

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Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) 3D printing machine fabricating a large 42CrMo steel gear with a blue laser beam.

Laser Additive Manufacturing of 42CrMo Steel: Overcoming Cracking and Stress for High-Strength Applications

Published: July 24, 2026 | Last Updated: July 2026 Author: Felix Lee, CEO at Forgecise Scientific Advisor & Technical Reference: Dr. Linzhi Wang, Associate Professor at Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CIGIT, CAS) Read Time: 12 min | Topics: Additive Manufacturing, Metallurgy, LPBF, 42CrMo / AISI 4140, Material Science

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Female technician in a modern workshop uses a borescope to inspect a complex 3D printed metal aerospace component.

The Ultimate 2026 Guide to 3D Metal Printing Surface Finish & Post-Processing

Author’s Note As the CEO of IColor Cosmetics Forgecise, where we continuously push the boundaries of high-precision manufacturing, metal styling, and cosmetic metal-shaping tooling, I have witnessed firsthand the rapid evolution of digital factories. In 2026, the discussion around metal additive manufacturing (AM) has shifted. We are no longer asking if we can print a

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A laboratory supervisor in a lab coat and gloves monitors large-format resin 3D printers, including Nexa3D and Phrozen models, while holding a tablet in a bright industrial 3D printing workshop.

Industrial Resilience and Workflow Integration: A Strategic B2B Analysis of Large Format Resin 3D PrintER

1. Introduction: The Additive Realignment of 2026 The global additive manufacturing sector is undergoing a fundamental realignment. We are shifting rapidly from design-phase rapid prototyping to functional, low-to-medium-volume serial production. This structural shift drives substantial capital investment across major economic corridors. Governments and enterprise players are investing heavily in research and localization. Within this macro

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Master Class: The Complete B2B Guide to Castable Resin 3D Printers in Precision Investment Casting

Author: Felix Lee (CEO at Forgecise) Published: June 25, 2026 TL;DR I. Introduction: The Digital Transformation in Precision Casting The global manufacturing landscape is undergoing a structural transformation as digital workflows replace traditional, labor-intensive patternmaking and casting technologies. At the center of this industrial shift is the integration of the castable resin 3d printer within

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