Manufacturing and Supply Chain Articles

Introducing an Underwater 3D Printer for Seabed-Level Repairs

Repairing subsea pipes is a difficult, expensive, and time-consuming effort. Depending on the severity of the damage, a compromised subsea pipe may need to be shut off entirely, “stopping its flow and the revenue it generates” ( Charalambides, 2016). To reduce the...
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Circular Supply Chains Are More Sustainable. Why Are They So Rare?

Summary. Despite the interest in circular supply chains, there are very few functioning examples. The reason for this is that successful circular supply chains tend to be quite local and the products and services involved are made up of a relatively limited number...
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3D Printed Furniture and Design, The Time is Now.

A decade ago, many designers were making chairs, couches and all manner of furniture using 3D printing. These were statement pieces. Star designers planting their 3D printed tree to showcase the coming new frontier. Subsequently, lesser-known figures started...
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8 3D Printing Mistakes You Should Avoid to Get a Better Print

Most traditional manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, and joining are being replaced by 3D printing. The manufacturing costs are pretty low, so one can design and cheaply manufacture complex models with 3D printers. No material loss saves us a great...
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