3-Step-Guide to Selecting the Perfect Parts for 3D Printing
3D printing (Additive Manufacturing = AM) has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing businesses to create complex and customized parts with ease and move towards on-demand production. However, finding the right parts for additive manufacturing can be a challenging task, especially for those who are new…
5 Major 3D Printing Trends to Look for In 2023
The new year has begun, and it’s time to take a look at the 3D printing trends shaping the industry. Last year was again challenging, with ongoing supply chain disruptions, the war in Ukraine and the associated rise in energy and raw material prices. It…
Replique Appoints Nick Dinges as Chief Technology Officer
Mannheim, Germany – October 26, 2022. Replique, the provider of a secure 3D printing platform that makes part management more efficient and sustainable for OEMs, has announced that Nikolas “Nick” Dinges has joined the company as Chief Technology Officer. As the new CTO of Replique,…
Replique to Launch 3D Printing Quality Tracking Module at Formnext 2022
New module will offer OEMs a digital quality control over the whole manufacturing process of each individual part, providing a digital twin of all produced parts. On-stand ‘digital warehouse’ will enable visitors to order and produce free 3D printed parts via Replique’s encrypted 3D printing…
The added value of an additive manufacturing platform
Additive manufacturing is starting to find its place in the manufacturing environment. Either for prototyping, low to mid-size series or even series production, it offers big benefits like design flexibility, low investment costs and reduction of material waste. However, to really achieve having parts available…
To buy or not to buy? 6 factors to consider between inhouse and outsourcing 3D printing
To buy or not to buy, that is the question. What sounds like a dramatic sentence from Shakespeare, is actually a serious concern manufacturers have when it comes to additive manufacturing/3D printing. The technology is now being used more widely, more applications arise and many…
Total Cost of Ownership – Unwrapping the hidden costs of manufacturing
When thinking about costs of a part, many purchasers and manufacturers tend to only have one thing in mind: purchase/production price. Like this, new technologies such as 3D printing/additive manufacturing are often seen as expensive. However, production and purchasing costs are just the tip of…
Alstom partners with Replique to implement first serial production part using additive manufacturing
In collaboration with Replique, Alstom qualifies a visible metal part for the first time for additive manufacturing serial production With access to Replique’s worldwide technology and production network, Alstom reduces the complexity within procurement and production Replique’s industrial expertise enables the selection of cost-efficient and…
11 top heat resistant 3D printing polymers
3D printing is being increasingly used for end-use applications. This of course comes with new and higher material requirements. One of the questions we regularly get asked is, which materials are actually heat resistant. In this article we therefore want to answer the question, by…
How to ensure quality in 3D printing
Quality is key when it comes to the production of parts, especially in series. Many sectors such as aerospace and automotive require the fulfilment of high standards and a consistent part quality. With additive manufacturing being more and more used in industrial applications, quality assurance…