What Happened Replique, a rising player in the 3D printing ecosystem, has expanded its global manufacturing partnership with transportation giant Alstom, as reported by 3D Printing Industry on January 15, 2026. This partnership expansion highlights Replique’s growing role in integrating advanced 3D printing technologies into Alstom’s manufacturing processes on a global scale. Why It Matters … Read more
What Happened Recent discussions, including a detailed analysis in The Additive Manufacturing Mirage in Defense (War on the Rocks, Dec 2025), highlight the gap between expectations and practical deployment of additive manufacturing (AM) for on-demand spares in defense logistics. While AM is championed as a solution for reducing physical inventory and enabling rapid part production, … Read more
What Happened Recent industry analysis, including insights from Manufacturing Digital’s Top 10 3D Printing Companies, highlights a growing emphasis on distributed manufacturing enabled by 3D printing technologies. This approach decentralizes production, allowing companies to shift from traditional centralized factories and large inventories to localized, on-demand manufacturing hubs. Why It Matters Distributed manufacturing represents a paradigm … Read more
What Happened Recent developments in Europe highlight a growing trend of reshoring manufacturing activities, strongly supported by advances in 3D printing technology. According to an insightful article from DirectIndustry e-Magazine, European manufacturers are increasingly leveraging 3D printing to bring production closer to home, enhancing agility and competitiveness. Why It Matters For years, European companies outsourced … Read more