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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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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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Rapid Manufacturing of Polyurethane Parts Sidesteps Supply Chain Bottlenecks, Reduces Waste

Plastics Today

Chromatics’ 3D-printing technology fabricates parts reportedly as durable as injection molded components in a fraction of the time and at a more competitive cost.

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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.

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Do or Do Not, There is No Try to 3D Print

Additive Manufacturing

When it comes to 3D printing, there’s a lot of advice floating in the ether regarding best approaches to new projects. Well, 3D printing is 3D printing. Besides, calling a product “3D printed” is sexy. If, though, you need a lot of the same thing made – don’t 3D print it just because you can.