The transformative potential of Additive Manufacturing (AM) is clear.

Agile, on-demand production that can turn digital designs into physical parts, anywhere in the world, at the press of a button. This enables faster innovation, reduced material waste and inventory, reduced transportation emissions, more agile and more resilient global supply chains.

The scalability promise collapses without secure, auditable workflows in distributed supply chains.

Unlocking the scaling and sustainability benefits of this technology assumes a reliable access to a globally distributed printing facilities. But that implies sharing sensitive designs and IP with third parties, leaving Designers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) vulnerable to risks of IP theft and/or unauthorised reproduction.

The risk of IP theft and unauthorised reproduction is just too big to ignore, especially for sensitive or high-value components.

From 3D Native Pioneers, such as Shoplight Ltd,who want to expand internationally without having to set up their own production units in each individual count, to Ministries of Defence or large OEMs. All are looking for a secure solution to scale their production beyond their in-house capabilities.