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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.

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Additive manufacturing: trends and opportunities

Manufacturer's Monthly

As the director of CSIRO’s Lab 22, Australia’s centre for additive innovation, I have witnessed the rapid and impressive growth of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. Here, AM offers resilience, reduces dependency on global supply chains and has become increasingly valued as an enabling technology.

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

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

It presents an opportunity to strengthen local economies, improve supply chain resilience, and enhance long-term competitiveness. 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.

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How additive manufacturing capabilities can boost Australian aerospace and defence industry growth

Manufacturer's Monthly

Bringing 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, in-house, rather than outsourcing it to offshore providers, creates additional capacity for critical research and development, keeping • organisations at the forefront of what is possible. The aerospace and defence industries face several unique and complex challenges.

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Request for Quote: US Army Seeks Industry Partner with Logistics Expertise to Disassemble and Ship Rapid Large Scale Additive Manufacturing Prototype (RLAMP) Equipment

NCMS

NCMS is assisting the US Army in seeking a partner with capabilities to document, disassemble, pack, and ship large-scale additive manufacturing equipment.

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ASTRO America and Guam Economic Development Authority Release Additive Manufacturing (AM) Feasibility Study

Additive Manufacturing

Bethesda, MD – The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America ( ASTRO America ) and the Guam Economic Development Authority (GEDA) released a Baseline Additive Manufacturing (AM) Readiness Report today highlighting that Guam has the basic building blocks for establishing a high-tech manufacturing sector on the island.

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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. Sunset on the beach in Guam The island is almost 100% reliant on imports and supply chain fragility remains a high concern, so there is a desire to build more self-reliance into the system.