Resource efficiency in high-value material manufacturing with directed energy deposition

Manufacturing high-value materials often yields excessive waste, high costs, and lengthy lead times using traditional methods. Directed Energy Deposition (DED) offers a sustainable alternative by reducing material waste, machining time, and tool consumption. This study demonstrates the cost and time efficiency benefits of DED over traditional manufacturing through an Inconel 625 case study. It was found that using DED can improve lead times, part functionality, and resource efficiency due to its wire feedstock flexibility and multi-material capabilities.