20-09-2016, 01:24 PM
(20-09-2016, 12:29 PM)CityFarmer Wrote: 3D printing manufacturing is getting real over time. The cost structure of the service, is crucial, but no clue is given. Flexibility, and delivery time will demand a premium on traditional mean...
I wonder which sector are the main customer now?
UPS to launch on-demand 3D printing manufacturing network in Asia
SINGAPORE (Sept 19): UPS and partner Fast Radius is opening a 3D printing factory in a UPS facility in Singapore by the end of this year.
The move will expanding UPS’s on-demand 3D printing network in Asia and enable customers to increase their supply chain efficiency with additive manufacturing, says the integrated logistics services provider.
UPS also will also create a Centre of Excellence to help customers develop supply chain solutions and promote wider applicability of 3D printing. Businesses can also use Fast Radius’ On Demand Production Platform to produce industrial parts, which will then be delivered via UPS’s global and intra-Asia transportation network.
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http://www.theedgemarkets.com.sg/sg/arti...twork-asia
I think this is a good idea on UPS's part.
The logistics giants have been slowly integrating themselves deeper into customer workflows through providing assembly, localisation and other services to support a postponement strategy. This seems to be a logical next step and complements their existing offerings.