In years past, global supply chains were so productive and reliable that they were virtually invisible to consumers — and rarely discussed outside of business circles. Now, supply chain problems have ...

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 ...

Three-dimensional (3D) printing involves creating an object from a computer-aided design model by fusing a material, such as metal or plastic, layer by layer. The technique is precise and repeatable, ...

3D printing (or "additive manufacturing," as it's called in industrial circles) takes offshore manufacturing and brings it back close to the consumer. It has enormous potential to shift the trade ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Empowering companies to creatively industrialize 3-D printing. Following my recent trip to Formnext, the largest 3D printing event ...

The future has arrived: 3D printing is now a proven manufacturing and supply chain technology, from product design right through to the end customer. From engineering and space-station resupply to ...

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been touted for years as a revolution in goods production — one that’s able to meet the demands of today’s picky consumer. So why hasn’t it made ...

In the future we’ll print our own smartphone cases while manufacturers print more complex goods like vehicles for same-day collection 3D printing has come a long way in an extremely short span of time ...

Additive manufacturing (AM), often known as 3D printing, is a disruptive invention that will have a significant influence on global supply chains and procedures. Manufacturers are confronted with ...