It is once again Sunday, which means it is time for the week’s top 5 3D printing videos! In an in-depth video, the Financial Times explains why 3D printing will be crucial for future US manufacturing. Next, Japanese sports equipment manufacturers Hayabusa unveiled the first-ever 3D printed boxing gloves and showed off their new products’ slick design on their Youtube channel. Then, we delve into how AMFG software is helping Decathlon scale their additive manufacturing business, followed by an Empa customer’s story on a baptism of fire for Sintratec SLS 3D parts and Adelaide business entering into a deal to supply the US Department of Defense. We hope you like the content. Happy Sunday! And as always, thanks for watching.
Top 1: How 3D printing is essential to US Manufacturing
Rana Foroohar is a global business journalist for The FT. She examines the ways in which additive manufacturing can foster innovation and job creation in a world that is deglobalizing. The pandemic in the Ukraine, climate change, and the war in Ukraine have all highlighted the dangers of relying solely on fragile global supply chains. Many industries have already adopted 3D-printing, such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and more. NASA, for instance, uses 3D printing technology to make parts for spacecraft. Meanwhile, car manufacturers use it to create custom-made parts for vehicles. In the healthcare industry, 3D-printed organs and prosthetics have been created. 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize supply chains. Companies could instead of shipping products and parts worldwide, send digital files directly to 3D printers in their locality, who could then manufacture the parts on-demand. It could also reduce the cost of shipping and lead time, while also reducing the impact on the environment. This is just a small part of the film that makes a strong case for 3D printing’s importance in the future of US Manufacturing. Watch the film below to find out why 3D printing is essential for businesses who want to be competitive in the global market.
Hayabusa unveils the first ever 3D printed boxing gloves
Hayabusa, the Japanese sports equipment company, has launched the T3D boxing glove – the first ever boxing glove made with additive manufacturing, constructed with a 3D printed lattice and liquid polymer network of precisely tuned zones. The video below shows the innovative approach that Hayabusa took in designing and manufacturing their 3D printed gloves. These gloves represent a new frontier for combat sports equipment. They offer a level customization, increased durability and improved shock absorption.
Decathlon’s additive manufacturing software: Top 3 ways to scale your business
This week 3D-printing for sports is on the agenda! The video below shows how AMFG’s software revolutionizes how Decathlon manages their additive manufacturing business. By integrating AMFG’s manufacturing execution software into their workflow, Decathlon has automated critical parts of its manufacturing process, including order management and quality control. This increased efficiency and enabled the company to handle greater order volumes. The video features interviews with Decathlon’s additive manufacturing team members, who explain how the software has helped them overcome challenges and improve their manufacturing processes. Watch the interview below if you’re interested in the benefits of using advanced software automation in additive manufacturing. Discover the benefits of increased efficiency, quality control, and scalability to global brands.
Top 4 – Baptism by fire for Sintratec’s SLS 3D Parts! – Empa Customer Story
Researchers from Empa (the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) share their experience of using Sintratec SLS to print intricate and precision parts for high temperature applications. This includes helping to fight fires. It is shown that 3D printing has many benefits, such as its ability to create complex shapes quickly. Researchers also talk about some of their challenges, like the need to control temperature precisely and the post-processing. The video provides a detailed explanation of the 3D-printing technology that is pushing the boundaries in advanced manufacturing. Custom parts can be created for high temperature applications, which would not be possible using traditional manufacturing methods.
Top 5: Adelaide businesses enter into deal with US Department of Defence
Andrew from ausbiz interviews CEO Ryan Millar about the reseller agreement between Phillips Corporation and AML3D, a 3D printing company based in Adelaide. AML3D will be supplying the US Department of Defense 3D printed components made using Wire Additive Manufacturing. 3D-printing technology is used in the defence industry because of its cost-effectiveness and improved lead times. It also allows for more complex geometries. AML3D is making a major deal, as this shows the increasing importance of 3D Printing in the Defense Industry and its potential to transform traditional manufacturing processes. This video will give you an in-depth look at 3D printing’s potential and benefits for the defense industry.
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