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3D PRINTING

TOP COMPANIES : GE , RENISHAW , XEROX , STRATASYS , 3D SYSTEMS
known as additive manufacturing , 3D printing has revolutionised supply chain processes thanks to its ability to enable on-demand production , reducing the need for large inventories and allowing for rapid prototyping and customisation . The implementation of 3D printing means supply chains can be shortened , transportation costs lowered and time-to-market accelerated to timeframes impossible without it , meaning it can cater to market demands at the drop of a hat . The Supply Chain Consulting Group says that strides made in 3D printing across the last three decades have made the technology more commonplace , disrupting traditional business . supplychaindigital . com 37