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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. The nature of AM can shorten lead times, too.

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

AU Manufacturing

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. Carbon fibre-strengthened printed metals can be three times as strong as aluminium. .

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

Manufacturer's Monthly

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. Carbon fibre-strengthened printed metals can be three times as strong as aluminium.

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Celebrating a decade of additive manufacturing excellence

Manufacturer's Monthly

This capability has become increasingly important, especially in times of supply chain disruptions, as it reduces lead times and ensures uninterrupted production. This is just one of the reasons we regard our 3D printers as an important part of our supply chain.”

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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.

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What is supply chain?

Fastener News Desk

The supply chain is the interconnected journey that raw materials, components, and goods take before their assembly and sale to customers. McKinsey & Company – Listen to the article: What is supply chain? In contrast, a value chain encompasses all the individual steps that are taken to create a marketable product.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 47.1%; April 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced lead times for their more important purchases. Lead times are generally coming down, although electronic components are still a concern.” Expect softness to last for as long as another two years.”