3D printing has come a long way from its origins as a novelty item creator to a high-performance machine for creating complex and intricate parts. Thanks to the advent of Industry 4.0 and the digitization of the manufacturing sector, 3D…
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an innovative technology revolutionizing the manufacturing industry. For one, it allows businesses to produce complex designs and prototypes quickly and efficiently. As it continues to improve, 3D printing can expand into more applications in various business…
Vessel components are being transported all around the world when just a simple datafile would suffice. Spare parts for the international shipping sector are being transported over long distances before they are finally installed. Most of this transport and warehousing…
Environments in oil and gas wells are harsh, complex and abrasive, wreaking havoc on drilling systems and equipment, which are especially difficult to replace or repair when in boreholes miles underground. For manufacturers in this space, industrial 3D printing, known…
Metal 3D printing is fast becoming one of the most popular industrial manufacturing processes. It can produce shapes and features that are impossible to manufacture with traditional metal fabrication methods. These include lattices, organic topologies and complex internal coring such…
All in all, if you’re a supply chain manager not already harnessing the benefits of AM, then it’s worth taking a closer look at what the technology can do for you. You might be pleasantly surprised by what you find.…
3D printing isn’t a vision of the future; it’s here now. However, with the growth of technologies such as artificial intelligence also competing to win the business of organisations across the globe, how do you make the business case for…
Recently, many new 3D software startup companies entered the market offering various solutions mainly for industrial users. It goes from decision-support solutions for better utilization of 3D printing, generative design/topology optimization, to workflow management and parts IP protection. Each of…
Online platforms are changing 3D printing just as 3D printing is changing manufacturing. Here are the latest facts and figures. Digital manufacturing technologies, with 3D printing as the forerunner, are changing the way products are designed and manufactured. New examples…
With 3D printing moving towards broader adoption many companies are now entering our market. One of these is Deloitte. The professional services firm that does everything from accounting to tax and M&A also wants to guide firms into the 3D…