Additive Manufacturing Unique Serialization

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-28306
Published February 01, 2018 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
Language:
  • English

Current methods of identifying a unique part involve adding a unique serial number to the part. There are many reasons that manufactured parts receive a serial number. They enable traceability of a part throughout its lifecycle, and ensure the part is not a counterfeit; however, labels and stamped codes can be removed or replicated.