From product design to the production line, things don’t always go as planned for manufacturers — and the consequences can be severe if a subpar product hits the market. Class action lawsuits have been filed to settle disputes ranging from defective toys to automotive component failures to faulty household appliances.

In Danville, Virginia, Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) is part of a team of industrial partners, industry experts and government entities working together to support the Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) in its efforts to accelerate and scale defense manufacturing.