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

Manufacturer's Monthly

The focus is on harnessing the benefits of the latest technologies, with 3D printing – additive manufacturing, or AM – providing a fast, efficient and low-cost entry point. Unfortunately, JIT simply cannot function in a world where prompt, reliable import/export logistics no longer exist.

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

AU Manufacturing

The focus is on harnessing the benefits of the latest technologies, with 3D printing – additive manufacturing, or AM – providing a fast, efficient and low-cost entry point. . Unfortunately, JIT simply cannot function in a world where prompt, reliable import/export logistics no longer exist.

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Nature-inspired tech to move transport towards net-zero

E&T

Its aim was to come up with an aesthetically attractive, functional and affordable alternative to conventional solar panels that will look (almost) as pleasing as a natural tree in a car park or front garden, and mimic nature to reverse hundreds of years of environmental damage. The partly 3D-printed wind-tunnel model.

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Titomic solutions revolutionising safety and performance

Manufacturer's Monthly

The business co-manufactures dump truck bodies and mining buckets with a Chilean partner, who designs a four-piece body which arrives to Australia on standard freight. They can control their own functions.”. This is heavy engineering where you can manufacture and repair items up to 100 tonne in the workshop,” he said.

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