Manufacturing and Supply Chain Articles

How do I finish my 3D printed part?

3D printed or additively made parts often need finishing after the build. According to many users, this is a time consuming and sometimes costly part of the overall additive process. . A recent survey conducted with support from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers...

Global 3D printing to surge

Constantly evolving value chains, market innovations, and cutting-edge technology developments are pushing 3D printing into the mainstream market. This type of production has surged in recent years and a growing number of businesses use 3D printing solutions, allowing...

3D Printers with an AI Brain

Most of us savor spaghetti. The word that describes the long, thin staple of Italian cuisine, however, is best avoided in the world of additive manufacturing. . Typically used to describe the tangled mess of stringy plastic that often results from a failed print, the...

Little Rock AFB Airman sparks 3D printed innovation for C-130 fleet

Tech. Sgt. Jason Felts, 19th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal production lead, compares an old hydraulic pump bracket to the new 3D printed version at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., June 4, 2020. . The 3D printing presented an opportunity to completely revamp the...