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How Additive Manufacturing Can Help Fix the Supply Chain

Fastener News Desk

By Clare Scott A supply chain crisis has been affecting the world in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. This has taken the form of long lead times, as well as stalling of production when parts needed for manufacturing fail. AM makes the supply chain independent from consumer demand and reduces waste.

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Polymer 3D Printing Market Moves Beyond Prototyping to Hit US$21.1 Billion in 2033

i4.0 today

When it comes to history and awareness, polymer additive manufacturing leads the 3D printing industry. The first type of 3D printing to be invented in the 1980s was stereolithography, while thermoplastic filament extrusion holds the most public recognition amongst additive technologies. billion in 2033.

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Automotive Additive Manufacturing Applications

Additive Manufacturing

From initial use as a prototyping tool to additive manufacturing’s role as an enabler for electrification, mobility, and more, the automotive industry is accelerating additive manufacturing. John Rupp: Where are you seeing AM being used in automotive sector? What we’ve seen is heavy use of additive in form and fit prototyping.

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IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk the Week of July 3, 2023

Fastener News Desk

Recent events, in particular, the Covid-19 pandemic, have exposed the vulnerabilities within the global supply chain , compelling companies to reevaluate their sourcing strategies. The 3D Printing in Auto Repair Task Force has bold ambitions to revolutionize the automotive collision repair process with 3D printed parts.

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Factories of the Future Take Shape on a Foundation of Digital Transformation and Digital Twin concepts

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

It is being seen as the next big, digitally-enabled leap in automotive manufacturing – modular assembly. Mass personalization has become inevitable in the automotive sector due to the unique tastes and preferences of each consumer. Major chunk of the DT contracts in automotive are in manufacturing and product design.

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A legacy of innovative manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

David Chuter, IMCRC’s CEO and Managing Director, said, “Recognising that Australian manufacturing is made up of 90 per cent small businesses formed IMCRC’s approach to research collaboration. 3D printed bone implant by Stryker, who IMCRC helped to launch its first R&D facility in Queensland. Carbon Revolution.

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Navigating Outsource Manufacturing

Trimantec

Automotive, truck, and heavy equipment. A form of outsource manufacturing, contract manufacturers will either produce complete assemblies for a brand name supplier (private label manufacturing) or sub-assemblies. Printed circuit boards , or PCBs, are utilized in electronics as the base for surface-mounted and socketed components.