Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What does it really take to scale additive manufacturing from prototype to full production?
In Episode 2 of Material World, host Tina Schlingmann talks with Pekka Ekqvist, General Manager of EOS Finland, about one of the biggest challenges facing industrial metal additive manufacturing today: scaling powder production without compromising quality, supply reliability, or cost efficiency.
As additive manufacturing moves into high-volume production, powder consistency becomes increasingly critical. Small variations can impact printability, microstructure, mechanical properties, and ultimately the reliability of finished parts.
Using real-world examples from serial production applications, this episode explores how EOS approaches powder production technology, quality management, global supplier networks, and supply chain resilience to help customers scale successfully.
You'll learn why powder production technology matters, how EOS minimizes lot-to-lot variation, and why balancing technology, quality, supply, and cost is essential for achieving reliable industrial AM production.
In this episode:
What "Scaling Without Compromise" really means
The 4 pillars of AM scaling success
Powder production technologies explained
How powder quality affects final part performance
Reducing lot-to-lot variation in serial production
Building resilient powder supply chains
Managing total cost of ownership in metal AM
Practical advice for companies scaling additive manufacturing
Featured expert: Pekka Ekqvist, General Manager, EOS Finland
About Material World
Material World explores the fascinating universe of EOS materials and powders - from material development and production to quality assurance and industrial scaling.
Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:58 The Biggest Challenge
03:45 A Surprising Insight
05:32 Real-World Applications
07:18 What Most People Get Wrong
09:10 The Future of the Industry
10:32 Final Takeaways
11:09 End
#AdditiveManufacturing #Metal3DPrinting #Industrialization #MetalPowder #PowderProduction #ManufacturingScaleUp #AMProduction #EOS #ManufacturingInnovation #SerialProduction #3DPrinting #Defense
What does it really take to scale additive manufacturing from prototype to full production?
In Episode 2 of Material World, host Tina Schlingmann talks with Pekka Ekqvist, General Manager of EOS Finland, about one of the biggest challenges facing industrial metal additive manufacturing today: scaling powder production without compromising quality, supply reliability, or cost efficiency.
As additive manufacturing moves into high-volume production, powder consistency becomes increasingly critical. Small variations can impact printability, microstructure, mechanical properties, and ultimately the reliability of finished parts.
Using real-world examples from serial production applications, this episode explores how EOS approaches powder production technology, quality management, global supplier networks, and supply chain resilience to help customers scale successfully.
You'll learn why powder production technology matters, how EOS minimizes lot-to-lot variation, and why balancing technology, quality, supply, and cost is essential for achieving reliable industrial AM production.
In this episode:
What "Scaling Without Compromise" really means
The 4 pillars of AM scaling success
Powder production technologies explained
How powder quality affects final part performance
Reducing lot-to-lot variation in serial production
Building resilient powder supply chains
Managing total cost of ownership in metal AM
Practical advice for companies scaling additive manufacturing
Featured expert: Pekka Ekqvist, General Manager, EOS Finland
About Material World
Material World explores the fascinating universe of EOS materials and powders - from material development and production to quality assurance and industrial scaling.
Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:58 The Biggest Challenge
03:45 A Surprising Insight
05:32 Real-World Applications
07:18 What Most People Get Wrong
09:10 The Future of the Industry
10:32 Final Takeaways
11:09 End
#AdditiveManufacturing #Metal3DPrinting #Industrialization #MetalPowder #PowderProduction #ManufacturingScaleUp #AMProduction #EOS #ManufacturingInnovation #SerialProduction #3DPrinting #Defense
