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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

We’ve identified five emerging trends impacting global supply chains in 2022: logistics disruptions. Tackling supply chain uncertainty with 3D printing. They’re also considering implementing new tools and technologies such as 3D printing to bring manufacturing onshore and maintain continuity of production.

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

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Domestic Infrastructure: The Backbone of Reshoring A critical factor in reshoring success lies in domestic infrastructure, particularly in three key areas: transportation, warehousing , and logistics. Developing Logistical Expertise A well-trained workforce is key to supporting reshored supply chains.

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Markforged tips ‘just in place’ to replace ‘just in time’ in Australian manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

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. There was also a substantial saving in inventory costs, since shanks could simply be printed as required.”. AM had a role to play here,” said Elving.

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Additive/Subtractive Hybrid CNC Machine Tools Continue to Make Gains (Includes Video)

Modern Machine Shop

View of a metal 3D printing operation on a hybrid machine tool from Mazak. A part made complete using metal 3D printing and machining might require only one-third as much machining time as the 3D printing. The hybrid machine tool is, in one sense, a niche technology.

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Markforged tips ‘just in place’ to replace ‘just in time’ in Australian manufacturing

AU Manufacturing

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. . There was also a substantial saving in inventory costs since shanks could simply be printed as required,” he said. .

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SQP Engineering adopts FX20 3D printer to accelerate production

AU Manufacturing

Western Australia-based company SQP Engineering has joined various industrial companies that turned to Markforged’s FX20 3D printer to produce specialised parts that would otherwise be too expensive or outright impossible to machine.

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Additive manufacturing: trends and opportunities

Manufacturer's Monthly

Author: Dr Daniel East – group leader, Advanced Manufacturing and Metals, CSIRO When we established Lab 22 in 2015, our primary goal was to introduce the pioneering technology of 3D printing to Australian companies and demonstrate its potential benefits.