Manufacturing and Supply Chain Articles

Has the Pandemic Killed Globalization? Not a Chance.

The sudden stop of the global economy in 2020 has brought to everyone’s attention the interconnectedness of supply chains across countries and continents. Add to this the mounting tensions between the US and China, with President Trump now pushing for a decoupling...

2020 Industrial Polymer 3D Printer Buying Guide

Industrial 3D printers are those used by companies on the factory floor, generally for manufacturing end products. In a lot of cases, they can also be used for making items such as jigs and fixtures or tooling for manufacturing. In many instances, this ancillary use...

From Prototype to Product: The Rise of 3D Metal Printing

At a Glance: Desktop Metal’s shift in applications from prototyping and tooling to high-volume production of end-use parts ostensibly ushers in the next wave of mass manufacturing technology. . The metals additive manufacturing solutions company will become publicly...

How Do 3D Printed Molds Stack Against Traditional Sand Casting Molds?

Aluminum alloys feature low density, as well as good corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, which is why casting them is an oft-used manufacturing technique. But, defects in molded parts is still an issue. A team of researchers from the University of León...