Study offers plan to make Northeast Ohio region the Silicon Valley of 3D printing -

A report from the Youngstown Business Incubator and America Makes in Youngstown and Team NEO and Magnet in Cleveland offers a plan to make the Northeast Ohio region a 3D printing hub. The report describes itself as an “asset map” and offers a detailed look at existing AM efforts and resulting benefits in the region. Team NEO says the location is a “no brainer” due to its connection with automotive and aerospace industries while already being home to America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute. The study also highlights opportunities in direct products and tooling as well as barriers to adoption related to production and cost margins. The study’s seven-year plan outlines five main goals to accomplish its objective, including...