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Konica Minolta Australia: How 3D printing transforms the future of supply chains

AU Manufacturing

In an article released by Konica Minolta , the company identified the three primary reasons why industries are turning to 3D printing: reduced lead time, reduced costs and reduced transportation.

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3D Printing — so what?

AU Manufacturing

Article by Nick Allen, MD, 3DPRINTUK. As a company, 3DPRINTUK is embedded in the additive manufacturing (AM) / 3D printing world. Our customers see the value in using 3D printing as part of their business strategy, so we exist in a “convinced” world of 3D printing evangelists. . Now let’s take a leap.

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The role of supply chain in australian advanced manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Australian manufacturing has been disregarded for several decades in preference to the globalisation of supply chains. COVID-19 has triggered a policy re-think and placed local manufacturing and supply chain resilience back on the agenda. Digitised supply chain is another important subset of advanced manufacturing.

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Half the Time and Cost: How 3D-printed Molds are Transforming Thermoforming Processes

Manufacturer's Monthly

To address growing supply chain pressures, manufacturers are turning to Additive Manufacturing (AM) to create quality, cost-efficient products faster. Plastic thermoforming companies like Duo Form have discovered how to leverage large-format extrusion 3D printing using low-cost plastic pellets to gain a competitive edge.

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PTXPO Preview 2023: 3D Printing, Machining and Cutting Tools Technology and Services

Mold Making Technology

Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, brings partners across the supply chain together, which really changes things when you walk the show floor. 3D Printing Get to Know Mantle 3D Moldmaking is at the core of what Mantle does. This exhibitor list is subject to change.

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3D printing — driving business in the automotive sector

AU Manufacturing

Article by Nick Allen, managing director at 3DPRINTUK. As such, for various applications, 3D printing is a good fit, allowing the manufacture of impossibly complex geometries in a variety of robust materials in a speedy and cost-effective fashion.

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Protecting the digital manufacturing supply chain while promoting innovation

Control Engineering

Manufacturing Supply Chain Insights. Many small and midsized manufacturers assume their limited profile shields them from being targeted in cyberattacks, the opposite is often true thanks to the supply chain. defense industrial base and supply chain. defense industrial base and supply chain.