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How Additive Manufacturing Can Help Fix the Supply Chain

Fastener News Desk

Efficiency is critical for businesses to remain competitive, so these bottlenecks can be extremely damaging. There is a potential solution, however: additive manufacturing. Additively manufactured metals also have the potential to replace many machined equivalents, meaning that shortages of common materials are less of an issue.

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Additive Manufacturing Hardware: 2022 Roundup of New Solutions

Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing hardware solution providers were once again busy in 2022. Desktop Metal Introduces the All-New S-Max® Flex, a Robotic Additive Manufacturing 2.0 announced its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM®) process deposited 40 lbs. Sciaky’s EBAM® Surpasses 40 lbs.

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Sifting through the Hype: A Brief Guide to Discerning Truth in Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing

For the additive manufacturing industry, the largest event of the calendar year is nearly upon us as Formnext 2022 is ready to kick off November 15-18 in Frankfurt, Germany. Quotes from individuals, especially customers Go to the source (also: did they actually say this, or did they just find out later their name was on it?)

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Learning From Additive Manufacturing Qualification In The United States Marine Corps 

Additive Manufacturing

Within additive manufacturing, there is a big focus on part and application qualification. related to the Additive Manufacturing Policy. is to leverage additive manufacturing to reduce maintenance cycle times, curb supply chain backlogs, and place manufacturing capabilities at or near the point of need.

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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

Recent changes to the supply chain emerged shortly after the global pandemic was announced, particularly during COVID-19 lockdowns, due to abrupt shifts in demand that created bottlenecks at ports worldwide. Australia’s strong reliance on international trade and foreign investment has made the impact on some supply chains significant.

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10 Areas Manufacturers Might See an Impact from AI

Fabricating & Metal Work

Although fairly new on the scene, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are already having a strong impact by changing the way manufacturers collect, process and analyze data. AI-powered ERP helps control supply chain management by predicting supplier lead times, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing logistics routes.

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Nexa3D Brings to Market High Throughput, Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing Platform

Additive Manufacturing

The QLS 820 features, exchangeable build station that operators can use for continuous production during the cooldown process, eliminating production bottlenecks and increasing throughput and over all asset utilization. The entire system is automation ready and designed for 24/7 lights-out operation.