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Why Guam Might be the Next Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Additive Manufacturing

But this was no vacation; rather, it was an intensive seven day examination into whether industrial additive manufacturing can have a role on Guam. Industrial 3D printing capabilities could be a game-changer for Guam, overcoming logistical challenges and reducing requisition times for mission-essential parts by 90%.

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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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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

Manufacturers have had to rapidly reassess and pivot to new sources of supply to ensure greater resilience in their supply chains and reduce excessive capital-intensive inventories. We’ve identified five emerging trends impacting global supply chains in 2022: logistics disruptions. production delays. digital transformation.

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

Manufacturer's Monthly

Yet, ironically, this very unwelcome consequence of the Covid 19 pandemic is providing the drive for Australian manufacturers to produce more parts locally to reduce their dependence on imports. Unfortunately, JIT simply cannot function in a world where prompt, reliable import/export logistics no longer exist.

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Healthcare: Additive Manufacturing’s Impact

Additive Manufacturing

The healthcare industry has been a leader in the application of additive manufacturing (AM) since 1988. Adam Penna: How has additive manufacturing changed during the last two years? Greg Hayes: Across all industries, additive manufacturing has two main areas of change that are now coming to fruition.

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

AU Manufacturing

Yet, ironically, this very unwelcome consequence of the Covid 19 pandemic is providing the drive for Australian manufacturers to produce more parts locally to reduce their dependence on imports. . Unfortunately, JIT simply cannot function in a world where prompt, reliable import/export logistics no longer exist.

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Replique Appoints Nick Dinges as Chief Technology Officer

Additive Manufacturing

At Hitchhiker he coordinated the development of a platform designed to manage bookings with hundreds of data sources, active in more than 25 countries. Nick is a great addition to the management team, and we’re delighted to have him on board,” comments Dr. Max Siebert, CEO and Co-Founder of Replique.