Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Supply chain issues started with COVID-19; however, they’re also affected by intensifying geopolitical tensions, increased consumer demand, labour shortages, inflation, depleted inventory levels, and increased freight costs. Tackling supply chain uncertainty with 3D printing. reduced costs. reduced transportation.

3D printing 115

3D printing Supply Chain Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Bottleneck 115

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 7, 2024

“Filament is almost entirely imported to Australia and made from petrochemicals, so being able to locally make it from used plastics also reduces the environmental impacts from global freight. 3D printing is a wonderful technology enjoying rapid uptake but the tragedy is until now 3D printing has been reliant on virgin plastics.”

3D printing 98

3D printing Freight Electronics Manufacturing 98

Fastener News Desk

MARCH 29, 2024

Last year, Harold Sears, formerly of Ford Motors, told me that certification of aftermarket spares is one of the main issues that needs to be addressed in order for 3D printed car parts to be more widely embraced by the auto repair industry. Their response was essentially, ‘Well, that’s not really our business yet.

3D printing 59

3D printing Bill of Materials Made-to-spec Supply Chain 59

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Investing in Technology Advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), robotics and automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) can reduce operational costs in the long run.

Supply Chain 103

Supply Chain Warehousing Logistics Manufacturing 103

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 1, 2023

Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas showcased the hub’s innovations at the Avalon Airport, including the latest zero-emission aircraft designed to provide quiet, quick, and cost-effective options for moving freight and people. Swoop Aero , a Port Melbourne-based aviation company, manufactures cutting-edge drones with 3D printing.

Cargo 72

Cargo 3D printing Freight Manufacturing 72

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The focus is on harnessing the benefits of the latest technologies, with 3D printing – additive manufacturing, or AM – providing a fast, efficient and low-cost entry point. This could substantially reduce the carbon footprint of the freight sector.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 3D printing Supply Chain Prototype  98

SMMT

JUNE 20, 2024

From April 2024, all United Pallet Network (UPN) palletised freight deliveries handled by members across its UK-wide partner network have been carbon neutral, under a carbon offsetting scheme. This way, they can have peace of mind that their products are not only being transported from A to B safely, but also more sustainably.”

Logistics 111

Logistics 3D printing Freight Benchmarking 111