Artificial intelligence is transforming additive manufacturing by making design, production, and quality control smarter and more efficient. AI can generate optimized designs, monitor prints in real time to prevent failures, and automate production workflows. It also enables predictive maintenance and smarter supply chains, allowing parts to be produced closer to where they are needed. By combining AI with 3D printing, manufacturing could become faster, more flexible, and highly customized, potentially reshaping how products are designed and produced in the future.
Dr. Changzhou (Victor) Yu is the Founder and Managing Director of Marvle3D, a New Zealand company specializing in additive manufacturing (3D printing) and digital fabrication technologies. He graduated from the University of Auckland with an engineering background and has over 20 years of experience in the additive manufacturing field, spanning both academic research and industrial practice. Dr. Yu has published around 10 peer-reviewed journal papers in engineering-related areas. In recent years, he has been actively exploring the integration of artificial intelligence with additive manufacturing, focusing on how AI-driven design, automation, and smart manufacturing systems could transform the future of digital production.