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Navy’s Afloat Additive Manufacturing Program Creates Scalability Model for 3D Printing Industry
A story published this week in National Defense spotlights a new Department of Defense (DoD) program of record (PoR) for fiscal year 2024, the Navy’s Afloat Additive Manufacturing (AM) Program….
German Automotive Giant MAN Truck & Bus Taps Replique for 3D Printed Spare Parts
MAN Truck & Bus, the Munich-based, leading producer of commercial vehicles, has collaborated with BASF spin-out Replique, a digital manufacturing platform also based in Germany, to 3D print spare parts….
3D Printing in Auto Repair Task Force Issues Final Report
Back in May, auto repair industry professionals associated with the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Worldwide launched the 3D Printing in Auto Repair Task Force. Headed by Harold Sears, who…
Würth Additive’s Digital Inventory to Serve Auto Repair Industry via New Task Force
As we often mention, there are two interrelated macro trends driving forward the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) globally: supply chain insurance and sustainability. Not only does 3D printing enable…
Design for Disruption: 3D Printing for the Industrial Aftermarket
Previously, we’ve discussed how maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), as well as spare parts business cases are potentially great ways to disrupt existing businesses. But, we can go further than…
Daimler Buses Rolls out Mobile Facility for 3D Printing Spares
We’re slowly starting to see the roll out of 3D printing for spare parts in the transportation industry. A variety of train and bus companies are implementing pilot programs to…
