Additive manufacturing (AM), often known as 3D printing, is a disruptive invention that will have a significant influence on global supply chains and procedures. Manufacturers are confronted with ...

Three-dimensional (3D) printing involves creating an object from a computer-aided design model by fusing a material, such as metal or plastic, layer by layer. The technique is precise and repeatable, ...

Supply chain management has seen transformative advancements driven by the convergence of technology, automation and human talent. For example, the integration of 3D printing technology has ...

The demand economy is disrupting every sector and causing those in the supply chain and manufacturing fields to be more innovative than ever before. A decade ago, consumers accepted waiting a week for ...

The pandemic forced stakeholders to recognize the importance of adapting and incorporating innovative, particularly in relation to cost savings and efficiency. One of the technologies used to mitigate ...

Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics (CIIRC CVUT) developed a filtering facepiece 3 that was 3D printed by HP's Multi Jet Fusion printer. According to the Hubs Supply Chain ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Empowering companies to creatively industrialize 3-D printing. Following my recent trip to Formnext, the largest 3D printing event ...

3D printing (or "additive manufacturing," as it's called in industrial circles) takes offshore manufacturing and brings it back close to the consumer. It has enormous potential to shift the trade ...

The future has arrived: 3D printing is now a proven manufacturing and supply chain technology, from product design right through to the end customer. From engineering and space-station resupply to ...

Just-in-time (JIT) production methods have already slashed the lead times for sewing, while modern logistics mean goods can be delivered quickly, however creating the initial design and providing ...