After years of talk and small-scale pilots, 3D printing is finally poised for widespread use. In 2020, 3D printing was a $13.7 billion market and forecasted to more than triple, to $43.5 billion, by 2026 (Figure 1). Figure 1: Expected…
Reporting from AM Forum Berlin 2023, we saw how 3D printing is used in the supply chain in the automotive, mobility, and defense sectors. This article provides insights into the railway industry supply chain from Siemens Mobility and SNCF. Plus, the question of the…
The company’s ability to 3D print these non-safety-critical (NSC) components, in metal, solves a significant supply chain challenge AML3D Limited has signed a contract to develop and 3D print a replacement component used in US Navy submarines. This high-demand component is…
How is 3D printing changing supply chains? The prospect of decentralized spare part production, reduction of storage costs, and active control of entire supply chains – benefits long touted as the future of additive manufacturing. But what if these benefits…
When it comes to producing toys, additive manufacturing is a helpful tool that has been used across various industries. Companies such as LEGO have already used AM for applications such as the creation of new parts and the elimination of excess waste. Similarly, Mattel,…
With a recent report showing 67% of medtech manufacturers are likely to reshore back to the US, additive manufacturing could come as a cost-saving goldmine. There are multiple factors shaping medical device manufacturing. And this has been especially true over…
Markforged survey looks at the average American’s attitude toward additive manufacturing. “Cool cellphone case!” “Thanks! It was injection molded!” said no one ever. Of course, if it was a 3D-printed cellphone case, that might be worth noting. Despite being around for…
The crew of the USS Bataan (LHD 5) has recently completed the first metal 3D part fabrication and replacement for a de-ballast air compressor (DBAC) in only five days utilising a permanently installed metal 3D printer, with the help of…
It is becoming clear that additive manufacturing has the potential to completely revolutionize the music industry. Though it is hardly the first time that we have seen a significant impact being made by 3D printing on a sector, in this…
When 3D printing first took off, it was difficult to imagine how diverse the field would grow. Nowadays, the realm of additive manufacturing is growing daily. In particular, five sectors are advancing rapidly as a result of developments in additive manufacturing. These…