3-Step-Guide to Selecting the Right Parts for 3D Printing

3D printing (Additive Manufacturing = AM) has changed the way manufacturers think about production, letting businesses create complex and customized parts with ease and move towards on-demand production. But finding the right parts for additive manufacturing isn’t always straightforward, especially for companies that are new to the technology. The quality of the parts chosen for […]

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 showed that reducing costs and increasing supply chain resilience remain […]

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, Dinges will be responsible for developing their technology platform which […]

Replique to Launch 3D Printing Quality Tracking Module at Formnext 2022

Mannheim, Germany – October 04 2022, Replique, the provider of a secure 3D printing platform that makes OEMs part management more efficient and sustainable, will use Formnext to launch RSure, an innovative quality tracking module that enables OEMs to track each of their 3D printed parts directly and ensure that final parts meet necessary quality […]

The added value of an additive manufacturing platform

Additive manufacturing keeps finding its place in the production world – for prototyping, low-to-mid-size series, or full series production. It brings real advantages: design flexibility, low investment costs, less material waste. But to really make parts available anytime, anywhere, the technology needs to be paired with decentralized manufacturing. That’s what cuts lead times, shipping costs, […]

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. It might sound like a stretch from Shakespeare, but it’s a real dilemma for manufacturers once additive manufacturing enters the picture. The technology keeps finding new applications, and more companies are weighing whether to integrate 3D printing into their processes. That naturally raises the question: […]