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In this episode Sam Davies, TCT Group Content Manager, explores why quality management has become the decisive capability for taking AM from prototypes to dependable production.
In the discussion, Wischeropp reflects on the foundational research that led to amsight’s creation and addresses a reality many AM teams recognise - the industry is not short of data, it’s short of usable evidence.
As programmes move into regulated sectors (space, aerospace, defence, and increasingly medtech) customers and auditors expect more than end-of-linepass/fail documentation. They expect repeatable proof that links material inputs, build parameters, post-processing, and inspection into a coherent record that can withstand scrutiny and be reproduced at scale.
“Additive manufacturing is moving into applications where quality evidence isn’t an afterthought, it’s the product,” says Wischeropp. “Quality management means creating a reliable, connected data trail across the full AM process chain, so manufacturers can prove conformity, detect drift earlier, and reduce the manual effort that still traps too many teams in spreadsheets.”
The podcast also looks ahead to how AM quality software may evolve as production volumes grow, supply chains demand stronger traceability, and teams push for faster root-cause analysis and more stable processes. For listeners involved in production operations, quality, or IT, the conversation offers a clear lens on where AM quality management sits in the modern software stack, supporting production teams without requiring a disruptive overhaul of existing ERP/MES systems.
“Quality should scale with production,” Wischeropp adds. “When it doesn’t, organisations end up paying twice, first in scrap and rework, and then again in reportingtime and audit pressure. The opportunity is to replace manual evidence assembly with a digital quality backbone that makes quality repeatable.”
Listen to this episode on spotify or on the tct website.
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