Michael Petch, Author at 3D Printing Industry

Michael Petch

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Michael Petch is the editor-in-chief at 3DPI and the author of several books on 3D printing. He is a regular keynote speaker at technology conferences where he has delivered presentations such as 3D printing with graphene and ceramics and the use of technology to enhance food security. Michael is most interested in the science behind emerging technology and the accompanying economic and social implications.

Jacob Nuechterlein, Greg Kline, Ben DiMarco and Chris Prue [L-R]. Photo by Michael Petch.

Spec Wars, Supply Chain and Scrap Heaps: The Real Challenges in Additive Manufacturing: AMUG Conference 2025

As additive manufacturing scales beyond prototyping into sustained production, the metal powder segment is confronting a new wave of pressures—technical, logistical, and geopolitical. At the 2025 AMUG…

3D printed tool for producing silicone parts. Photo via Fig 3D.

FIG3D: Myth Busting Additive Manufacturing with Mark Pinder and Andrew Allshorn

Mark Pinder, CEO of FIG3D, believes the 3D printing industry has a big problem – a problem that is compounded by social media, specifically LinkedIn. “You’ll see half-a-million to a million-poun…

3D printed part made with DF2+. Photo via Würth Additive Group.

How Vestas and Würth Are Industrialising Additive Manufacturing: AMUG Conference 2025

A conversation between Würth Additive Group and Vestas at the 2025 AMUG Conference discusses additive manufacturing as a scalable tool for managing supply chain risk, reducing downtime, and aligning w…

AMUG Conference 2025, the view from the top. Photo by Michael Petch.

Agenda Setting AMUG Conference sees Additive Manufacturing Industry Leaders Tackle Key Themes

At the 2025 AMUG Conference, industry leaders delivered a clear message: additive manufacturing is maturing beyond prototyping and hype, driven by real-world demands for localisation, sustainability, …

Wohlers Report 2025. Image via Wohlers Associates powered by ASTM International.

2025 Wohlers Report: Exclusive Insights and Reader Discount

The Wohlers Report, a cornerstone of market intelligence in additive manufacturing (AM), marks its 30th anniversary this year with substantial revisions informed by extensive industry consultations. I…

Rapid Fusion Medusa launch. Photo by Michael Petch.

Rapid Fusion Debuts ‘Medusa’ Hybrid 3D Printing System, Signaling a New Era of Industrial Additive Manufacturing

It was a lively day at Rapid Fusion’s South West UK headquarters, where guests gathered under a marquee on an airstrip-adjacent site to witness a 3D printing first. Over conversation, coffee, and pael…

3D printing complex overhangs. Photo via ModuleWorks.

[INTERVIEW] ModuleWorks CEO on How the 3D Printing Industry can learn from CNC’s History

The banishment of CNC or injection molding to join flint knives, warp-weighted looms, and other archaic tools in a cobweb-strewn museum is not happening any time soon, if ever. Additive manufacturing …

Red Bull Racing Formula One car. Photo by Michael Petch.

Inside Red Bull Racing: How 3D Printing and Scanning create a winning advantage in Formula One

With the 2025 Formula One season now underway, 3D Printing Industry takes an exclusive look inside Oracle Red Bull Racing with the team that propelled driver Max Verstappen to his fourth championship …

2025 AMPOWER Report Launched: Exclusive Insights and Discount Code

AMPOWER has published its latest report, an exceptionally comprehensive collection of proprietary first-hand data and analysis on the additive manufacturing industry. 3D Printing Industry readers can …

INTERVIEW: Dallas Martin on Toyota’s Additive Manufacturing Strategy: From Prototyping to Production

Ahead of the 2025 AMUG Conference, 3D Printing Industry caught up with leading automotive authority, Toyota’s Dallas Martin. Dallas Martin’s career path in industrial 3D printing is deeply roote…