By reading this article, we can not only understand the strategic disposition and thought of the United States in the field of additive manufacturing, but also from this, we can see the opportunities and future challenges of the Chinese increase in manufacturing industry. The article offers an inspiring perspective.
Dear president Trump and member of the government:
The United States faced a critical moment. Additive manufacturing (AM) is a reform technology that will redefine the future of global manufacturing and national security. However, this technology is faced with the risk of moving away from us. As an additive manufacturing, the United States should lead its sustainable development and in-depth application. On the contrary, if we do not make decisive measures, we can repeat the same mistakes, as in the field of solar panels, give leadership to China and pay a high price.
China is aggressive to gain the dominant position of the world market for additive manufacturing. According to Am Research, the Chinese additive manufacturing market is “one of the fastest growth in the world market, and this can even be the fastest … This is largely due to the policies of incentive of the incentive government”. It turns out that the support of the Chinese government has caused a group of competitive equipment. If China directs this market, the United States will not only face the loss of manufacturing stations with a strong pay, but also by endangering national security. The Ministry of National Defense (DOD) clearly declared that additive manufacturing is essential to the creation of a supply chain with elasticity and flexibility, as well as the need for key national defense applications.
Unlike traditional manufacturing methods, additive manufacturing can optimize production efficiency. Traditional manufacturing generally requires waste thanks to a large amount of approximate treatment operations, or based on expensive tools for casting and forging. The manufacture of additives is particularly important for industries such as consumer goods in national defense. For the United States, additive manufacturing is a key driving force to maintain military benefits, improve the tenacity of infrastructure and promote innovation of commercial products.
The price alone is not enough to meet the challenge
Although prices are an important tool for American trade policies, they are not sufficient to ensure the future development of the United States in the field of additive manufacturing. It is impossible to build a strong industrial infrastructure by tariffs alone. We must take the following multi-procurement measures, including strategic investment, simplification of certification processes and policies to promote innovation and improve the competitiveness of American companies.
Policy suggestions that guarantee management of the United States in the AM field
Although the Ministry of National Defense increases MA spending, these efforts require more coordination and attention to maximize its impact. Rely on the systemic changes required for the obsolete manufacturing ecosystem alone to provide sporadic support to American American companies. In order to protect and strengthen the status of the United States in the field of additive manufacturing, we recommend that the government take the following measures:
1. Establish an AM USE national working group
Establish a cross -working group at the institution to promote the additive additive manufacturing components. Those who are adopted at first are encouraged to bear reasonable risks and to use the flexibility of production flexibility. The working group should also promote the sharing of experience between institutions and pave the way for in -depth acceptance of additive manufacturing.
2. Provide tax reductions for AM investment
Provide tax credits for companies that invest in the development or use of additive manufacturing parts. This will promote the innovation of the private sector, will attract the necessary funds and allow the United States to maintain a position of leader in the field.
3. Support the financing of research and development of advanced AM technology
Develop federal funding to study the materials, processes and expansion marketed from the addition of materials to obtain technological breakthroughs and maintain competitive advantages.
4. Simplify the AM parts supply and certification process
Simplify the process of examining parts and the qualification of AM parts in the fields of national defense and other areas to accelerate the application of key technologies.
5. Cultivate professional and technical talents AM
Thanks to scholarships and awards, targeted training programs are implemented in university and professional schools to prepare for the new generation of high -paid additive manufacturing stations.
6. Targets and prices on AM Chinese products
Prices are imposed on manufacturing equipment manufacturing equipment and its product parts and components, which is a necessary means to ensure a fair competitive environment. It is recommended to modify the coordinated tariff form (HTS) in order to control the key supply chain more precisely. By adopting specific measures according to different manufacturing methods, the government can balance the environment of unfair competition while reducing the risk of excessive intervention.
Do not take the consequences of the action
If we choose to wait and see, we will pay a huge price. The dominant position of China in the field of additive manufacturing will lead to:
-The loss of manufacturing positions with a strong paying us;
-The weapput of competitive advantages in the fields of national defense and business;
-Dendating to the China supply chain, damage economic and technical sovereignty.
It is only by actively investing, innovative policies and unified national strategies that we can make sure that the United States has world leadership in the field of additive manufacturing.
Call for action
In Seurat technology, we are committed to adding progressive and economically effective materials, and to make changes to all walks of life. Our patented area Area Printing® represents a huge jump in manufacturing capacity. However, we cannot achieve these objectives by ourselves. To carry out this vision, we need the firm support of political decision -makers, leaders of industry and stakeholders, and jointly establish the required infrastructure, technical talents and innovative channels.
Mr. President and the Head of Government, our opportunity is before us, it is now time of action. Let us work together to ensure that additive manufacturing has become the cornerstone of American industrial force and a model of world leadership, rather than another key area which is exceeded by China.
I would like to pay attention
James Demuth
Co-founder, spouse inventor and chief executive
Seurat Technologies, Inc.
Serat technology was created in 2015. The head office is located in Sanville, California, the United States, therefore a company focused on metal 3D printing technology. Currently, the company has raised around $ 300 million in funds thanks to several financing cycles. The main investors include many well-known venture capital companies, such as True Ventures, DCVC and Capricorn Investment Group.
