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8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Mold Making Technology

Once relegated to rapid prototyping, 3D printing technology has now advanced far beyond the design studio. Today molders, moldmakers and OEMs alike are turning to this layer-by-layer production technology to save time, serve new markets and even fill supply chain gaps.

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3D Printing — so what?

AU Manufacturing

As a company, 3DPRINTUK is embedded in the additive manufacturing (AM) / 3D printing world. As such, we can advise you on issues relating to technology and material choice, orientation of parts in a build area to maximise return, design for AM, etc… etc… We live and breathe 3D printing every day. Now let’s take a leap.

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

Manufacturer's Monthly

The 3D printing industry has significantly transformed, shifting from prototyping to end-use applications. The increasing ability to create strong, affordable 3D printed parts using various innovative materials has fuelled this transition.

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Würth Additive Group’s DIS Platform Goes Live at AMUG 2024

Fastener News Desk

For the first time, attendees at AMUG—a conference that brings together users of additive manufacturing from around the globe—could appreciate the simplicity with which the additive industry can now integrate its own 3D printing machines, applications, business models, and more, into a true digital supply chain platform.

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Autonomous Manufacturing: AMFG Receives $8.5 Million in Funding Led by Intel Capital

Additive Manufacturing

In particular, 3D printing technologies are rapidly permeating the manufacturing scene. As the industry’s leading provider of end-to-end workflow automationsoftware, AMFG helps companies across industries scale their autonomous 3D printing processes. is partnering with AMFG to improve workflow in its 3D printing business.

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Tapmaster launches stainless-steel 3D printing division in Calgary

Canadian Manufacturing

CALGARY — Tapmaster Incorporated has launched a new division under SumMetal Printing to provide rapid prototyping and short-run production to Albertan businesses and entrepreneurs. Tapmaster says it owns the only Desktop Metal Shop System printing in 316L stainless steel for direct contract use in Canada.

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Make on-demand manufacturing easier and faster with RapidDirect

MEM

This may apply to clients who require bridging tooling while ramping up to high-volume production, who have experienced supply chain disruptions or whose demand for new or existing products is erratic or unexpected. How Does RapidDirect Affect Supply Chain? This is the best supply chain of the twenty-first century.