What Happened In a significant development for the 3D printing industry, Printago and Filametrics announced a unified platform for automated 3D print farms, aiming to streamline and scale the management of large print farms. This collaboration promises to integrate Printago’s advanced print farm management software with Filametrics’ expertise in filament monitoring and quality control, creating … Read more
What Happened Shell is advancing its approach to spare-parts production and management by embracing a digital warehouse strategy that leverages on-demand manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing. According to a report from The Fabricator, Shell’s digital future aims to streamline spare parts production by creating a digital inventory accessible globally, enabling rapid on-demand manufacturing and reducing … Read more
What Happened Recent insights from DirectIndustry e-Magazine highlight six critical factors shaping the future of 3D printing, with digital inventory and on-demand manufacturing emerging as pivotal trends. Central to this is the concept of the digital warehouse, a virtual inventory system that stores 3D printable designs instead of physical goods, enabling rapid production when needed. … Read more
What Happened In a notable move towards modernizing aircraft maintenance, an airline has chosen to 3D print 1,200 replacement parts for its Boeing 737 fleet, as reported by All3DP. This initiative marks a significant shift from traditional spare parts logistics to a digital inventory model, leveraging on-demand additive manufacturing to support the airline’s operational needs. … Read more
What Happened Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s national railway company, recently celebrated a significant milestone: ten years of integrating 3D printing technologies into its operations, as reported by Railway PRO. Over the past decade, DB has leveraged additive manufacturing to address inventory challenges, streamline maintenance, and reduce downtime by producing critical parts on demand. Why It … Read more
What Happened Recent advancements highlighted in 3d adept media describe a breakthrough in spare parts delivery: a decentralized, IP-secure remote spare parts printing solution that can reduce delivery times by up to 75%. This approach leverages distributed 3D printing networks to produce spare parts closer to end-users, bypassing traditional centralized inventory and shipping bottlenecks. Why … 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 In a strategic move to enhance the adoption of selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing across Europe, TPM3D has partnered with ANiMA to expand distribution capabilities for SLS technology. This collaboration aims to broaden access to advanced 3D printing solutions, supporting industrial and commercial users seeking rapid, on-demand manufacturing options. The news was … Read more
What Happened Researchers at ETH Zurich have engineered a groundbreaking 3D printed living material capable of capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO₂). This innovative development combines the fields of additive manufacturing and synthetic biology to create a bio-embedded material that actively interacts with its environment. The original report by 3D Printing Industry highlights this novel … Read more