3D PRINTING / ULTRA-POSTPONEMENT OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMARY

A 2015 US Roadmap report by the Material Handling Institute notes that while the technology forecast for 3D printing is speculative, there are certain attributes that define the immediate applications we will likely witness in the near term. First, additive manufacturing is likely to change the spare parts industry, allowing firms to eliminate stock of legacy items and to replace them with digital representations and the ability to make on demand.

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Ultimaker

Founded in 2011, Ultimaker strives to redefine the standards for reliability, making 3D printing accessible to educators and professional users worldwide. Our range of award-winning 3D printers, industrial-grade materials, and best-in-class 3D printing software (Ultimaker Cura), means users can enjoy a superior 3D printing experience, and gain access to the largest 3D printing community in the world.

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Why Deck 7

whitePaper | January 1, 2020

With over 2,800 campaigns each year delivered through a team of 300+ digital, data, and technology specialists, Deck 7 is a first resource for B2B demand generation services for marketers worldwide. Clients leverage Deck 7’s multichannel content marketing services and Media 7’s network of 30+ online publications for content syndication to engage over 95 million buyers across 16 industries and 120+ countries.

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HP 3D Printing materials for the HP Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D Printing Solution

whitePaper | June 26, 2022

At HP, we are committed to providing part designers and part manufacturers with the technical information and resources needed to enable them to unlock the full potential of 3D printing and prepare them for the future era of digital manufacturing. The aim of this white paper is to illustrate the mechanical properties of HP 3D Printing materials that can be achieved with the HP Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D Printing solution.

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The Smart Toolbox: Digital Transformation of Tool & Equipment Management

whitePaper | September 23, 2023

Turbulent times in the manufacturing and industrial sectors have forced leaders to focus on their organizations’ digital transformation to survive. As part of this ongoing adaptation process, decision-makers are evaluating business and technological processes for optimization and automation, investigating new competencies and business models, and seeking new product and revenue opportunities.

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Augmented Workforce: Empowering People, Transforming Manufacturing

whitePaper | January 15, 2022

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, whose fields of innovation include the industrial internet of things (IIoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and the development of cyber-physical systems, is transforming the relationship between technology and human beings. The exponential development of technology is undeniably exciting: it has the potential to unlock efficiency, productivity, sustainability and growth at scale. Yet such developments also give rise to a series of challenges concerning the role and place of human beings.

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7 Quick wins for an agile manufacturing future

whitePaper | August 15, 2022

It is clear that for many businesses, with legacy assets and requirements for urgent investment in other areas, the goals of Industry 4.0 can seem further away than ever. Many of the smart manufacturing ideas and strategies that are discussed assume a base level of automation and integration that are much easier to achieve in greenfield sites that have be

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Connected Manufacturing A guide to Industry 4.0 transformation with private cellular technology

whitePaper | April 18, 2023

There is a seismic shift happening now in the manufacturing industry as it advances towards Industry 4.0. And private cellular network solutions like Private Networks and Industry Connect, provided by Ericsson, are supplying the connectivity needed to shape manufacturing into a more agile, secure, reliable, and intelligent process.

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Ultimaker

Founded in 2011, Ultimaker strives to redefine the standards for reliability, making 3D printing accessible to educators and professional users worldwide. Our range of award-winning 3D printers, industrial-grade materials, and best-in-class 3D printing software (Ultimaker Cura), means users can enjoy a superior 3D printing experience, and gain access to the largest 3D printing community in the world.

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