Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Additive manufacturing processes require detailed insight into melt pool behavior, thermal gradients, and material properties to optimize print parameters and reduce defects. This overview showcases FLOW-3D AM simulation solutions across key AM processes including laser powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, and wire arc additive manufacturing. CFD modeling helps engineers accelerate process development, reduce experimental iterations, and improve part quality across a range of additive manufacturing technologies. Learn more at flow3d.com/products/flow3d-am