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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

Recent changes to the supply chain emerged shortly after the global pandemic was announced, particularly during COVID-19 lockdowns, due to abrupt shifts in demand that created bottlenecks at ports worldwide. Tackling supply chain uncertainty with 3D printing. production delays. digital transformation. labour shortages.

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Additive Manufacturing Hardware: 2022 Roundup of New Solutions

Additive Manufacturing

Desktop Metal Welcomes X-Series Line of Additive Manufacturing Systems for Metal and Ceramics into Growing Portfolio: Desktop Metal launched the X-Series line of binder jet 3D printing systems for metal and ceramic powders in a wide range of particle sizes. 3DQue Launches QuinlyVision for 3D Printing: 3DQue Systems Inc.

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Learning From Additive Manufacturing Qualification In The United States Marine CorpsĀ 

Additive Manufacturing

What does that mean for the qualification of 3D printed parts? All parts require an appropriate six-digit source, maintenance and recoverability (SMR) code and exist in a digital repository for information sharing and tracking. Most of these printers capable of printing green bin parts are polymer.

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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Without modern, efficient infrastructure, the benefits of reshoring could be lost to bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Companies need to build relationships with multiple suppliers to mitigate risks and avoid bottlenecks. Strengthening Supplier Networks A flexible supplier network is critical to the success of reshoring.

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How Additive Manufacturing Can Help Fix the Supply Chain

Fastener News Desk

Efficiency is critical for businesses to remain competitive, so these bottlenecks can be extremely damaging. 3D-printed automotive parts, courtesy of Ford Another interesting possibility that AM enables is greater customization. Sometimes these production delays can be in the range of months.

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1X shows advances in voice control, chaining tasks for humanoid robots

Robotics Business Review

” By showing that users without computer science experience can train robots, 1X said it is removing a bottleneck to scaling. Source: 1X Technologies Humanoids are fast approaching, says 1X Over the past year, 1X has pivoted from purely commercial deployments with EVE to more diverse settings with NEO.

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Sifting through the Hype: A Brief Guide to Discerning Truth in Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing

The trick about 3D printing, as weā€™ve learned over the years, is to look at announcements with a critical eye. Quotes from individuals, especially customers Go to the source (also: did they actually say this, or did they just find out later their name was on it?) Third-party validation Did an outside party quantify these claims?