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Does 3D printing reduce carbon footprint? Study says yes

Design World

Essentium announced findings from independent research showcasing the positive impact of 3D printing on reducing carbon emissions. As companies grapple with supply chain challenges, a growing number are adopting sustainable manufacturing approaches, including recyclable materials, reduced energy consumption, and more.

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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

Supply chain disruptions continue to plague global economies, especially within the manufacturing industry. In Australia, manufacturers with offshore operations are experiencing significant supply chain issues that threaten productivity and financial stability. production delays. digital transformation. labour shortages.

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Tips on working with copper in additive manufacturing

Design World

For example, the privately funded company Ursa Major delivered a copper-based 3D-printed rocket engine combustion chamber from its additive manufacturing lab in Youngstown, Ohio. A challenge, however, is that the existing supply chain for high temperature metal alloy components is limited. However, development […].

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Fortius Metals secures $2 Million Additional Funding to Support Advanced Metal 3D Printing

Fabricating & Metal Work

an innovative metal 3D printing company, is pleased to announce the successful closure of an additional $2 million in their Seed+ funding, bringing the total raised in the financing round to $5 million. Fortius in-house capabilities include wire manufacturing as well as wire arc and wire laser (wire DED) large format 3D printing cells.

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Leading 3D Printing Companies Form Consortium

Fabricating & Metal Work

At Formnext 2024, a new consortium of leading 3D printing companies was announced to address the most pressing challenges that manufacturers face in adopting and scaling 3D printing technology for industrial use. The consortiums initial initiative aims to create a common language framework for 3D printing.

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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. The post Konica Minolta Australia: How 3D printing transforms the future of supply chains appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

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3D Printing — so what?

AU Manufacturing

As a company, 3DPRINTUK is embedded in the additive manufacturing (AM) / 3D printing world. As such, we can advise you on issues relating to technology and material choice, orientation of parts in a build area to maximise return, design for AM, etc… etc… We live and breathe 3D printing every day. Now let’s take a leap.