“Competition” is probably the primary, yet limiting category to evaluate the dynamics between the two manufacturing routes.
Here comes a case that can help moving to a less obvious perspective. Integrating the two might actually be an irreversible process, for some applications.
We find it an excellent way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the book “CO-OPETITION”, by Barry Nalebuff and Adam Brandenburger.
Congrats to Velo3D and Kevton Industries!
https://www.metal-am.com/kevton-technologies-buys-seven-velo3d-sapphire-3d-printers/