Manufacturing and Supply Chain Articles

Tesla’s Enormous Die Casting Machine Is Like 3D Printing

The die casting machine takes a special molten material that is proprietary to Tesla and forms it into the exact shape for the piece of the car Tesla needs. It's like "3D printing" the portion of the car as its formed into the exact shape that Tesla needs! T . he die...

3D printing tiny parts for big impact

Whether it’s computer chips, smartphone components, or camera parts, the hardware in many products is constantly getting smaller. The trend is pushing companies to come up with new ways to make the parts that power our world. . Enter Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF)....

Volume Graphics CT software update detects and corrects design flaws and manufacturability issues

Rhe latest version of Volume Graphics ’ (Charlotte, N.C., U.S.) high-end industrial computed tomography (CT) data analysis software suite, version 3.5, brings enhanced capabilities to manufacturers looking for better ways to inspect parts and improve designs. ....

It All Adds Up: Exploring the Present and Potential of 3D Printing Technology

Additive manufacturing (AM) — more commonly known as 3D printing — has pivoted from a niche solution to a supply chain mainstay. As AMFG notes, the materials market for 3D printing technology alone is now worth more than $1.5 billion and is on track to add another...