One of the major advantages of 3D printing is the ability to quickly test and then iterate on mechanical designs. [gzumwalt] does a lot of this, and has recently been working on various versions of a ...

Oil company X had problems this spring. It was time for field maintenance, but company X couldn't go ahead with it because it needed spare parts that weren't coming anytime soon. Coronavirus-prompted ...

3D printing has been used for prototyping for decades, but now it’s starting to creep into production process too. Even if you’re not printing things yourself, that change is going to have ...

Supply chain management has seen transformative advancements driven by the convergence of technology, automation and human talent. For example, the integration of 3D printing technology has ...

3D printing is changing the way manufacturers and supply chain professionals think about the way they make, with some using the technology to take production outside of the warehouse altogether. An ...

With so many organizations around the globe adjusting their operations to meet sustainability goals, companies have begun looking for new ways to cut back on their environmental impact. As the ...

U.S. government technology agencies such as NASA have been demonstrating new 3D printing capabilities, including a recent "zero-G technology demonstration" aboard the International Space Station. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writes on housing innovation for sustainability and affordability. Several startups are positioning 3D printing as the next, ...

3D printers belonging to Marine Air Logistics Squadron 36 print mask frames and face shields for use in the fight against COVID-19. Keeping mission-critical supply chains running is nothing new to ...