Use of 3-D printed parts for manufacturing is growing fast; costs have fallen rapidly. They could help companies re-shore manufacturing and get around supply chain bottlenecks, factory shutdowns and tariffs.
GM recently made 60,000 weatherproof seals using 3-D printing to deliver its 2022 Chevy Tahoe on-time. BMW is making broad use of 3-D printed parts throughout its lineup. Mercury Marine is producing its newest V12, 600-HP outboard motor with 3-D printed molds. Caterpillar and Saudi Aramco are digitizing libraries of old parts so they can print them in 3-D as needed when machines break.
3-D printing is disrupting manufacturing. MOSIMTEC simulation modeling can help manufacturers be ready. We leverage digital twins every day to help manufacturers explore different business models to enhance performance. Everyone thinks 3-D printing is “cool”, but you need to know the facts. How cost effective is this level of automation? (driven by labor, equipment, speed, expertise required, other needs). How does it impact processes upstream/downstream? What other benefits/impacts does it have? Simulate performance for multiple scenarios to see what works, what doesn’t and what drives best results. MOSIMTEC can help future-proof your business.
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