Phase3D published a study showing that the first measurable indication of a short feed appeared at layer 652 with an affected area of 57.5 mm² and a maximum depth of 80 µm.

Phase3D exists to make additive manufacturing measurable. As metal additive manufacturing moves from R&D into production, manufacturers need more than machine monitoring. They need trusted, quantitative measurement that explains what is happening inside every build. Phase3D has developed calibrated, structured-light inspection technology that measures every layer as it is produced, creating objective heightmaps with micron-level accuracy. Our technology gives engineers the confidence to detect anomalies earlier, understand process behavior and reduce unnecessary scrap, rework and qualification effort. Whether you're qualifying a new process, validating production, investigating a build anomaly or improving machine performance, Phase3D provides the measurement foundation needed to make better engineering decisions. But technology is only part of the story. The expertise behind Phase3D extends far beyond our products. This page brings together perspectives from our engineers, researchers and commercial team alongside customer stories, technical articles, validation studies, webinars and industry commentary. By sharing what we're learning at the leading edge of in-situ inspection, we hope to contribute to a more measurable, repeatable and trusted future for additive manufacturing. If you're interested in the future of in-situ metrology and production-scale additive manufacturing, you're in the right place.