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Additive Manufacturing (AM) and the Whole New World of Manufacturing Opportunity
In the past two months HARBEC’s team has been attending and participating in numerous industry workshops, tradeshows, and conferences. Like many other companies, we attend these events to learn about the latest technologies and to stay informed about the latest trends in our industry. One of hottest trends we’ve experienced at trade shows this year has been the rapid advancement of additive manufacturing and 3D printing solutions for manufacturing.
HARBEC has been using additive manufacturing tools and technologies since the 90s. During that time we’ve experienced a dramatic evolution in the potential of additive manufacturing (AM) techniques.
There is seemingly limitless potential with regard to the current state of capabilities in AM and 3D printing as manufacturing solutions. AM and 3D printing technologies have evolved to be faster, less costly, and they provide tighter tolerances and offer a wider array of materials and finishing options than ever before. As a result, traditional methods of product design and manufacturing stand a chance of being turned on their head.
Whether the current state of AM is viewed as disruptive or complementary to your manufacturing operation all depends upon your openness and willingness to embrace the opportunity this technology can offer. AM is opening a whole new world of innovation and sustainable manufacturing opportunity that will enable the manufacturing economy to be more resilient, flexible, resource efficient, responsive, and responsible.
This June Solutions Newsletter provides insight and perspective on how AM and 3D printing will transform manufacturing as we know it. Features of this Solutions Newsletter include our most recent blog, “Creating a More Sustainable World in 3D” and our poster on “Additive Manufacturing Basics.” Please also see useful references and links to information on AM and 3D printing.
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OUR BLOG
Creating a More Sustainable World in 3D
Do you see your world in 3D...Where the dimensions of economy (profit), environment (planet), and society (people) are equally considered in the realization of your manufactured product? Traditional approaches to manufacturing have relied far too heavily on resource intensive processes that don’t always balance the needs of society with the profit goals of the enterprise or the environmental protection that is required for the earth to maintain a healthy and vibrant ecosystem.
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