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How to Compare Supply Chain Options for Surface Finishing Across Multiple Manufacturing Plants
Learn how to compare surface finishing supply chain options across multiple manufacturing plants. Discover the key criteria, common pitfalls and how digital workflows improve supplier selection, quality and traceability.
4 min read


How to Eliminate Point-to-Point Integrations Between PLCs and MES Using a Unified Namespace
Learn how a Unified Namespace (UNS) eliminates complex point-to-point integrations between PLCs, MES and enterprise systems, creating a scalable manufacturing architecture that simplifies data sharing and future-proofs digital transformation.
8 min read


Why Your Additive Manufacturing Data Isn't Audit-Ready (Even If You Think It Is)
Many additive manufacturing organisations believe their data is audit-ready, only to discover critical gaps during certification or customer reviews. Learn the most common weaknesses in AM data management and how to build a truly auditable digital thread.
5 min read


How to Validate Reverse Engineered Parts for Certification: A Practical Guide for Manufacturers
Learn how to validate reverse engineered parts for certification and regulatory approval. Discover the testing, documentation, inspection, and compliance steps required to prove performance, quality, and traceability.
5 min read


PLM vs MES vs Workflow Software in Additive Manufacturing: What Goes Where?
Confused about PLM, MES, and workflow software in additive manufacturing? Learn what each system does, where responsibilities overlap, and how manufacturers build an effective digital ecosystem.
5 min read


7 Ways Additive Manufacturing Projects Quietly Fail (And How Successful Teams Avoid Them)
Discover the seven most common reasons additive manufacturing projects fail, from poor part selection to disconnected workflows. Learn how manufacturers can improve outcomes and scale AM successfully.
4 min read


Reverse Engineering vs Redesign: How to Choose the Right Approach for Manufacturing Projects
Learn the differences between reverse engineering and redesign, when each approach makes sense, and how manufacturers can reduce costs, improve performance, and manage obsolete parts more effectively.
5 min read


How Factory Automation Systems Optimise Additive Manufacturing Processes
Discover how factory automation systems optimise additive manufacturing processes, reduce bottlenecks, improve traceability, and scale production efficiently.
5 min read


Do You Really Need an Additive MES? Here’s How to Tell
Not every manufacturer needs an additive MES—but waiting too long creates chaos. Learn when AM teams actually need MES software.
5 min read


5 Reasons Your Additive Manufacturing Traceability Strategy Will Fail Audit
Think your additive manufacturing traceability is audit-ready? Discover the hidden gaps that cause compliance failures—and how to fix them.
4 min read


In-House vs Distributed Additive Manufacturing: Which Production Model Is Right for Your Business?
Many manufacturers start additive manufacturing with a single machine and a simple goal: produce parts faster. But as demand grows, a tougher question appears — should you build capability in-house or distribute production across external partners?
6 min read


7 Places Additive Manufacturing Workflows Break Down (And How to Prevent Costly Delays)
Learn where additive manufacturing workflows commonly break down — from quoting delays to lost engineering intent — and how to prevent costly bottlenecks.
6 min read


How to Choose Additive Manufacturing Software for Your Business (Without Wasting Time or Budget)
Choosing additive manufacturing software? Learn how to compare workflow tools, additive MES and platforms without wasting time or budget.
10 min read


Why Additive Manufacturing Jobs Fail Between Design and Production (And How to Fix It)
Discover why additive manufacturing jobs fail between design and production, and how better workflows, traceability, and connected data reduce delays, scrap, and compliance risks.
4 min read


How to Reverse Engineer a Legacy Part for Additive Manufacturing
Learn how to reverse engineer legacy parts for additive manufacturing, including scanning, CAD reconstruction, qualification, traceability, and compliance best practices.
4 min read


Data, Software and Workflow in Additive Manufacturing: A Practical Guide
Explore how data, workflow software, MES, automation, and digital thread systems are transforming additive manufacturing operations.
7 min read


Additive Manufacturing Technologies and Trends: The Complete Guide
Explore the latest additive manufacturing technologies and trends shaping aerospace, healthcare, AI, automation, materials, and digital manufacturing.
6 min read


The Complete Guide to Additive Manufacturing Workflow Software: Strategies, ROI, Compliance & Real-World Impact
Discover how leading manufacturers optimise additive workflows, reduce operational costs, improve compliance, and scale production using digital MES, workflow automation, and integrated engineering tools. Includes strategies, use-cases, and real customer success stories from Authentise.
7 min read


Industry 4.0 for SMEs: A Practical Guide to Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
Industry 4.0 isn’t just for giants. Here’s how SMEs can digitise, optimise, and thrive with smart tech - from AI to additive.
4 min read


The Role of Automation in Optimising 3D Printing Processes | Additive Manufacturing Workflows
Explore how automation is optimising 3D printing - from design to post-processing - boosting efficiency and scaling production.
3 min read
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