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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. There is a potential solution, however: additive manufacturing.

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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? We see the supply chain is catching up.

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Highlights of HP Supply chain and additive manufacturing opportunities in Spain

SMMT

Last week SMMT and some of our members travelled to Barcelona for a visit programme arranged by HP, to showcase additive manufacturing and how it can be used in automotive. To read more about HP Supply chain and additive manufacturing opportunities in Spain here.

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HP Supply chain and additive manufacturing opportunities in Spain

SMMT

We are facing a global supply crisis, strongly affecting the automotive sector, hindering its production chains and, therefore, its sales. Thus, we have learned that we must evolve towards more diversified supply chains, where components manufacturing sites are closer to assembly lines and consumer markets.

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Zebra Technologies Looks At Automotive Industry

Gary Mintchell

here is a report Zebra compiled regarding attitudes and expectations of both consumers and managers in the automotive industry. However, navigating the growing demand comes with challenges as 68% of automotive industry decision-makers say they are under high pressure to produce next-generation (i.e., electric) vehicles.

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Celebrating a decade of additive manufacturing excellence

Manufacturer's Monthly

Markforged has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing for the past 10 years, helping manufacturers revolutionise the industrial production landscape by bringing 3D printing right to the factory floor. Making strides in Australia Markforged 3D printers are having a major impact on Australian manufacturing.

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IperionX names Harold Sears as senior advisor for additive manufacturing

AU Manufacturing

IperionX has appointed Harold Sears as Additive Manufacturing’s senior advisor, bringing over 32 years of experience in rapid manufacturing technologies, including 29 years in AM. The post IperionX names Harold Sears as senior advisor for additive manufacturing appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.