Manufacturing and Supply Chain Articles

Mathematical Model Determines Which Spare Parts Should or Should Not be 3D Printed

A major potential AM application for many industries is using the technology to fabricate spare parts on-demand in an effort to get rid of warehouses that are stocked full of spare parts just waiting to be used. Obviously, this could help save both time and money, but...

What is sheet lamination 3D printing?

One of the lesser known 3d printing technologies is sheet lamination, sometimes also known as laminated object manufacturing (LOM). . It is considered additive because one sheet of material is bound to another, in a layer by layer process. Early sheet lamination...

Secrets Behind VELO3D’s Decision To Build A “Stretch” Metal 3D Printer

Last month VELO3D unveiled their second 3D printer , and it is quite similar to the original Sapphire metal 3D printer, except for one main difference: the build volume is much taller. . While the original Sapphire’s cylindrical build volume is 315mm diameter by...

M. Holland Company Enhances 3D Printing Offerings with Braskem’s Polypropylene

M. Holland Company, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins, has partnered with Braskem to exclusively distribute its new polypropylene filament for 3D printing applications. . This material features a proprietary formula that allows for high stability, low...