Manufacturing and Supply Chain Articles

3 Ways Additive Manufacturing Supports Federal Agencies

To say that additive manufacturing is a growing industry is an understatement. The industry is expected to grow to $35 billion by 2027. . Already, advances in technology have reduced the size and cost of key additive components and the industry is on track for 14...

GM opens 3-D printing center: Cadillac Blackwing first production car with printed parts

3-D printing applications have become commonplace in consumer products to include sneakers, jewelry and Ikea clothing hooks. Add Detroit auto manufacturing to the list. . General Motors Co. has established a 3-D printing center at its Warren Tech Center called the...

BMW announces further advances in industrial 3D Printing tech

3D printing is gaining more and more traction these days and what seemed like nothing more than a gimmick a few years ago, is now being used in heavy industrial settings. . BMW is one of the companies that invested heavily into the tech and the Germans show no signs...

Engineering thermoplastics: 5 tips for best 3D printing results

The demands placed on engineering thermoplastics in additive manufacturing (AM) are high and the areas of application are diverse, from prototypes in the automotive industry to small series production in veterinary medicine. But even the best and most expensive...