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In recent years, a notable shift from traditional to innovative and sustainable manufacturing has occurred, marked by the rise of distributed manufacturing powered by additive technology. This method, primarily facilitated by 3D printing, allows for the creation of...
The vision of using metal additive manufacturing (AM) for distributed manufacturing—i.e., 3D printing the same industrial product within specification at geographically dispersed locations—is a compelling one.While conventional manufacturing technology has delivered...
A digital subscription to Automation Alley gets you access to exclusive gated content, including the 2022 Technology in Industry Report.Technology is changing the way we make things. From a facilitator of marginal efficiencies to a powerful enabler of disruptive...
Distributed manufacturing promises to decentralize production capabilities, but that’s not its only benefit. Read this article to discover seven advantages of distributed manufacturing.
Additive manufacturing metal parts on a distributed scale across the globe with similar results has the potential to revolutionize the industry. IMI Critical and Velo3D tested this method with satisfying results, producing a metal choke valve that met quality standards between U.S., South Korean and Austrian print sites.
Chapter 3 of our 2022 Technology in Industry Report provides a comprehensive look at the current state and future trends associated with the distributed manufacturing business model and its potential to be transformative within industry.
