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Supply Chain: Managing Additive Manufacturing Variation, Qualification, & the Entire Process 

Additive Manufacturing

In recent years additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and materials have evolved into being able to achieve industrial-grade parts production, which means AM parts are now entering the supply chain. The implementation of digital inventories and AM-focused suppliers is key to the new approach.

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Optimas’ World-Class Manufacturing Expands Capacity to Near-Shore Production in North America

Fastener News Desk

The Mexico production center will complement world-class fastener manufacturing facilities in Wood Dale, IL, and Droitwich Spa in the United Kingdom and continue the company’s near-shoring efforts to minimize supply chain risk.

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ERP Empowers Mold Builder to Increase Speed, Efficiency, Accuracy

Mold Making Technology

Source | Delta Mold Inc. Source | Delta Mold Inc. we work hard to stay diversified and agile, to understand the needs and requirements of our customers, and to be their go-to source of injection and compression molds,” Ernie Young, Delta Mold president, explains. Source | Delta Mold Inc. Source | Plex Systems Inc.

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15 pieces of automation advice from ROKLive 2022

Control Engineering

Build an effective cyber resilience strategy : With cyberattacks causing unplanned downtime, contributing to supply chain shortages, and leading to ransomware attacks, manufacturers need to build a cyber-resilience program, according to Brian Deken in the session, “Cybersecurity Peer Exchange: Building an Effective Cyber Resilience Strategy.”

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Proud to be Australian

Manufacturer's Monthly

Maximising Australian vendors One of the key pillars of Sloanebuilt’s success lies in its commitment to sourcing from Australian vendors. By prioritising local suppliers and materials, Sloanebuilt not only contributes to the growth of the Australian manufacturing sector but also ensures the highest quality for its products.

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Learning From Additive Manufacturing Qualification In The United States Marine Corps 

Additive Manufacturing

To understand the qualification standards of the Marine Corps is to understand the bins system. 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 to Foster Innovation Through a Culture of Education, Mentoring

Mold Making Technology

Our customers need and expect innovative thinking from their moldmaking sources as they evolve and launch new products. When we fail in business , we risk burdening our company, customers and supply chain partners with cost and time overruns, which decidedly impacts reputation. All you need to do is pay for more time at school.