Formnext: Replique to present end-to-end and on-demand 3D printing solution to improve OEM supply chains
Replique will showcase its 3D printing solution as an exhibitor at Formnext, Nov. 16-19 in Hall 12.1, Booth B88 In an interactive product presentation, prospects can learn more about Replique’s platform and see 3D-printed accessories from its customer, the premium home appliance manufacturer Miele, firsthand…
How to navigate through the 3D printing jungle: A technology overview
Additive manufacturing is becoming more mature within the production of end-use parts. It not only offers the opportunity to produce prototypes but also low to mid volumes with shorter lead times, less costs and streamlined processes. With the possibility to move to a digital inventory…
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…
Replique revolutionizes the aftermarket with decentralized on-demand manufacturing
The secure end-to-end solution enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to move to on-demand 3D printing of spare parts Using the digital inventory platform of Replique, OEMs save costs, gain flexibility, and achieve top line growth with new revenue streams. The unique service model draws on…
“Right to Repair” – New EU-Regulation for Mandatory Supply of Spare Parts
With the introduction of the new EU energy label, the EU has formulated new regulations regarding spare parts, that took effect on the 1st of March 2021. The often called “right to repair” regulation makes it mandatory for manufacturers to have spare parts available for…
How to improve your aftermarket management with a digital inventory
The world seems to get more and more digital by the day. However, in the spare part market it seems like nothing has changed in the last decades. Managing suppliers, huge inventories, part availabilities and demand variations makes spare part management very cost inefficient. Let’s have a deeper look at…
How 3D printing is transforming the industries in new ways
In our last blog we talked about the concept of additive manufacturing and what opportunities it offers. Today we would like to take you further into the journey by taking a deeper dive into the industries where it is used today and the trends in 3D printing. How is additive manufacturing used today? All great technologies…
Know your opportunities with 3D printing
Manufacturing processes are drastically changing since the 18th century, starting with the first and the second industrial revolution, that enabled mass production using water or steam power and lastly electricity. The third revolution enabled automated processes and led to big changes in our everyday life, using new information technologies like the computer. …