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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. Tackling supply chain uncertainty with 3D printing.

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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. There was also a substantial saving in inventory costs, since shanks could simply be printed as required.”. AM had a role to play here,” said Elving.

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10 Areas Manufacturers Might See an Impact from AI

Fabricating & Metal Work

AI’s ability to learn from data in the ERP system and outside sources enables decision-makers to formulate deeper and more accurate predictions regarding customers, buying habits, inventory levels, markets, material purchasing and more. Data-driven Decisions with Real Time Analytics ERP software provides real time data.

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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. . There was also a substantial saving in inventory costs since shanks could simply be printed as required,” he said. .

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Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 6: Why, and How, Hardinge is Reshoring Machine Tool Production

Modern Machine Shop

Once they understood how to do that stuff, then we start sourcing locally. And you look at a source like casting out of Taiwan and machine casting out of Taiwan. Chad Miller: Sure, logistically, it's until we stand up in North American supply base, we're still doing various levels from Taiwan, right?