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 anytime and anywhere, it is necessary to combine the technology […]
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 companies are thinking about integrating the technology into their processes. […]
Alstom partners with Replique to implement first serial production part using additive manufacturing
Mannheim, Germany, June 28, 2022 – Alstom, a global leader in green and smart mobility, is using Replique’s on-demand 3D printing/additive manufacturing platform to produce customized industrial-grade serial parts. By digitizing its supply chain, Alstom can now produce small batches on demand and decentrally. This enables the company to respond even better to its customers’ […]
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 (QA) therefore becomes one of the most important topics. How […]
Replique creates network of material partners to advance industrial 3D printed parts production
Mannheim, Germany – April 28, 2022. Replique, part of the internal venture builder of BASF and the creator of a digital distributed manufacturing platform that enables OEMs to provide spare parts on-demand, has announced the creation of a partner network of authorized materials vendors. The move represents an important step in the company’s objective to […]
Ultimate guide to sustainable 3D printing materials: Pathing the way for a circular economy
Reducing plastic waste is a sustainability goal many organizations are embracing. It is not only environmentally friendly, but also a smart business practice that industries and manufacturers are adopting to meet growing consumer concerns and demands. Global cosmetics firm L’Oreal, for example, recently committed to using 100% recycled or bio-based plastics in all of its […]
Don’t replace. Repair with the help of 3D printing!
Have you ever searched for a spare part and couldn’t find it? If yes, could you find another solution to repair the part, or did you have to discard the product in the end? Unfortunately, products are still made for a limited lifetime and providing spare parts is often just not economically feasible for companies. […]
How 3D printing improves sustainability across the supply chain
A lot of people are becoming more and more aware of the importance of sustainability, and so it becomes a bigger part of our daily lives. People separate their plastic waste from their bio and paper waste, use public transport and green energy. Also, within the production sector the focus on sustainability is getting bigger, […]
Replique and Siena Garden present the Eternal Spare Part – produced on demand, locally and at any time
Mannheim, Germany – October 20, 2021. Replique, provider of a secure 3D printing platform announces the partnership with Siena Garden, brand of H. Gautzsch Firmengruppe. Together, they introduce the concept of the Eternal Spare Part, offering customers spare parts over the entire lifespan of a product. Garden furniture that had to be disposed due to […]
Replique and Miele announce partnership to 3D print exclusive accessories
Mannheim, Germany – June 21, 2021. Replique, a Mannheim based venture of the BASF business incubator Chemovator, announces a partnership with Miele, a German premium home appliance manufacturer. Under the terms of the partnership, Replique receives the exclusive right to produce and ship high-quality 3D printed accessories from Miele using its decentralized production network. Miele […]