Advanced and additive manufacturing service bureau Ivaldi Group has partnered with Wilhelmsen, the largest maritime network in the world. Operating from a new additive manufacturing facility in Singap…
FedEx launches 3D printing inventory and repair company Forward Depots
A FedEx and 3D printing venture has been expected for some time. From 3D printed drone-delivery, to on-demand bureau services, postage and shipping companies are investing in the future of additive ma…
Mass production – is 3D printing up to the supply-chain challenge?
Trends in additive manufacturing for end-use production was a recent in-depth look at what some see as the the next phase of 3D printing. 3D printed sneakers, custom-fit insoles, clothing and toys &#…
3D printing on demand startup mything awarded €2.1 million
In the ongoing quest to search for a more efficient supply chain, 3D manufacturing startup mything.com aims to connect potential customers with designers and local manufacturers to provide them with c…
Jabil becomes first commercial customer of DragonFly 2020 3D printer
3D printed electronics company Nano Dimension (NASDAQ: NNDM) has announced its first commercial partnership with global manufacturing services firm Jabil (NYSE: JBL). The agreement is the start of Nan…
How an autonomous vehicle maker slashed the supply chain with 3D Printing
3D printing is gaining wider use in the automotive sector. A new case study shows how Local Motors, an autonomous and open source vehicle manufacturer, is using 3D printing to save time and money. The…
DiManEx raises $2.7million for additive manufacturing supply chain platform
DiManEx, headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is a company dedicated to optimizing its customers’ supply chains through digitization, and identifying potential savings using 3D printing.…
The future of 3D printing for the supply chain by Len Pannett
This is a thought leadership article in our series looking at the future of 3D printing. Len Pannett is an operational strategy consultant at Visagio Ltd, where he helps organisations to realize their…
Wipro set to secure manufacturing processes with blockchain system
Global information technology company Wipro is developing manufacturing applications that are built upon a blockchain and targeted at 3D printer systems. A chain of blocks? Speaking to Automation Worl…
KPMG industry 4.0 report urges companies to “be bolder” with digital manufacturing
Professional service company and auditor KPMG has released a report aiming to debunk myths about the progress of Industry 4.0 (i4.0), and encourage more manufacturers to digitize their processes. The …