3D printing disruption: is your supply chain ready?

3D printing disruption: is your supply chain ready?

Friday 13 Sep 2024

Thanks to 3D printing supply chain applications, decision-makers have explored new, faster ways to source components, create prototypes and more. What have they accomplished, and why should others strongly consider following their lead?

Producing Large Parts Faster During Challenging Times

Recent global conflicts have revealed how unreliable the world’s supply chains can become under particular conditions. Situations become more complicated when the products companies need are oversized components primarily produced overseas. Then, those purchasing the items must handle the daunting task of getting those large goods across state and country borders.

However, research from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory showed how to apply 3D printing supply chain alternatives to these challenges. Participants explained the increasing difficulties in getting low-volume castings or forgings for components weighing 100-200 pounds from domestic suppliers. Enterprises needing those products must order them from abroad and handle all the potential obstacles accompanying that option.

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Source: Supply Chain Connect

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