Phase3D and Rowan University have announced a new partnership to advance data-driven metal additive manufacturing research, education, and process qualification. The collaboration demonstrated immediate value during Rowan's first independent metal build, where Phase3D's Fringe Inspection™ provided real-time, quantitative measurements that allowed engineers to safely continue a build after an unexpected preparation error. Rather than relying on uncertainty or cancelling the job, the team used calibrated layer-by-layer inspection data to make a confident, evidence-based decision.