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3D Printing Changes the Supply Chain

Kinaxis

The drug manufacturer, Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, uses 3D printing to create a more porous pill. It has become additive manufacturing. Traditional manufacturing requires the creation of dies or molds that can cost thousands of dollars to create a prototype. I also discovered, from an article the Guardian that the U.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 16-20, 2016)

Talking Logistics

UPS To Launch On-Demand 3D Printing Manufacturing Network. Manhattan Associates: New Inventory and Fulfillment Capabilities Give Store Associates More Time to Deliver a Fulfilling Experience. and Fast Radius’ On Demand Production Platform™ and 3D printing factory in Louisville, KY.” E-Commerce Drives Surge in U.S.