Manufacturing and Supply Chain Articles

Large rail parts produced in half the time, with 30% cost reduction

The Intercity Express of the German state railway Deutsche Bahn (DB) is a continental European system of high-speed trains renowned for their comfort and reliability.  . Occasionally things go wrong, however, as happened last year when two rail carriages needed...

3D Printers for Small to Medium Sized Businesses

Small to medium businesses work hard for their profit and growth. These businesses are also impacted the most by supply chain pressure, unexpected circumstances such as natural disasters and pandemics, and increasing monetary and time costs.  . 3D printing can help...

Is Subscription-Based 3D Printing For You?

There are several ways to obtain 3D printing technology, and one of them is by subscription. But is it for you?  . In the old days the financial choice for acquiring equipment was pretty straightforward: you buy, or you lease. Buying requires that you have all the...

Boom Supersonic Unveils XB-1 Airplane with 21 3D Printed Parts

When it comes to tech news, we always have to be wary of new technologies, particularly when they come from startups. We don’t need to remind readers of Theranos and the impact it had on the perception of revolutionary new companies. Today, Colorado-based Boom...