Supply Chain Glossary

Additive Manufacturing

Definition
Also known as 3D printing, it is the process of creating objects layer by layer from digital models.


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Additive manufacturing: Shaping and disrupting business models
In the future, imagine a kiosk in a public place or a nearby coffee shop that will be able to print out that missing part for you to pick up or have delivered to your home. This is the promise of 3D printing, or additive manufacturing technology;…
Realizing the potential of 3D printing
Alstom, a leading manufacturer of high-speed trains and digital mobility, is utilizing additive manufacturing not just for spare parts, but for production-grade parts.
3D Printing spare parts
A scalable total-cost framework for sourcing decisions.
Fast Radius opens new technology campus
Fast Radius expands cloud-based software and manufacturing platform, adding technology and manufacturing jobs in Chicagoland.
Building a total cost framework for 3D printed parts
Whether you call it 3D printing or additive manufacturing, this advanced supply chain technology has already proven itself in a range of applications. But being able to 3D print a part is only half the answer. Development of a total cost framework…
Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Reshaping the Supply Chain with Additive Manufacturing
On this episode, John Wilczynski discusses the state of additive manufacturing in the supply chain. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
Why is UPS interested in 3D printing?
The logistics giant looks at the technology as the next horizon for the industry
Prime Time for Additive Manufacturing
Once a disruptive technology, 3D printing and additive manufacturing are ready to make the leap from the fringe to mainstream.
3-D printing moves out of the hype cycle
Slowly, but surely, 3-D printing is moving from a niche to critical mass.
Three Trends That Tell Us What’s Next in Prototyping
Every day more forward innovations become available enabling legacy enterprises and agile startups with the ability to create, test, perfect and market their products. As a result, we are discovering new ways to operate, compete and scale…
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