Additive manufacturing (AM) opens new possibilities for how to make things. What was once considered unmanufacturable geometry can now be created. The things you're already producing can be made faster, lighter, more reliable, better performing, and more sustainable.

And that's not all: AM can also protect your supply chain by enabling more flexibility in the manufacturing process, even enabling true just-in-time manufacturing by producing parts - even tooling for your own operations - on demand.

Fundamentally, additive manufacturing starts with a digital model of your part, dividing it into layers and then an additive manufacturing machine, often referred to as a 3D printer, is used to build that part, one layer at a time, by depositing, joining or solidifying materials.

At Eaton, our approach includes an Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence that delivers enterprise-wide capabilities across our businesses. We leverage our deep knowledge in manufacturing, material science and digital design to drive value for our customers and as well as efficiencies for our operations. This yields important advantages and enables new possibilities.