Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi showcase how patriotic investing fuels a transformation in the 3D printing industry—where companies aligned with national-interest sectors are not just beneficiaries of capital, but active adopters of additive manufacturing as foundational technology.
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Inside the Arsenal: The Army’s 3D Printing Revolution at Rock Island
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how the U.S. Army is scaling 3D printing from battle-damage repairs to mass-producing drones and next-generation military infrastructure at Rock Island Arsenal.
From Tariff Turmoil to Additive Advantage: Caterpillar’s 3D Printing Push
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how Caterpillar’s US$1.5 billion tariff exposure is accelerating its 3D printing strategy to localize production, cut costs, and safeguard supply-chain resilience.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Redefines Rail with 3D Printing at the Core
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan explore how the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, powered by Wabtec’s additive manufacturing and digital rail innovations, is reshaping America’s logistics backbone.
The Truck Stops Here: How 3D Printing Fuels Autonomous Trucking
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how driverless trucks and 3D printing are reshaping the freight industry—slashing costs, reimagining design, and boosting efficiency in ways that transform the future of transportation.
The Trucking Revolution: Why Driverless Big Rigs Are Outpacing Self-Driving Cars
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how autonomous trucks and 3D printing are transforming the trucking industry and reshaping the future of logistics.
From Prototypes to Payloads: The Role of 3D Printing in Drone Logistics
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the transformative synergy between 3D printing and drone delivery, uncovering how lightweight components and innovative designs are reshaping the logistics landscape.
Revolutionizing Luxury: How Stuller Inc. Uses 3D Printing to Shape the Future of Jewelry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi shine a light into how Matthew Gordy Stuller has redefined the jewelry industry through groundbreaking logistics, innovative 3D printing, and an unyielding focus on customization.
From Factory to Front Door: 3D Printing’s Impact on the Logistics Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore how 3D printing is reshaping the logistics industry by enabling localized production, creating new supply chain opportunities, and optimizing last-mile delivery.
The Rise of Reverse Logistics: Charles Trent’s Innovative Auto Deproduction
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the driving factors of the auto de-production model and how 3D printing can enhance this concept.
Offsetting The Carbon Footprint Of On-Demand Manufacturing
One of the most-touted benefits of digital manufacturing is the ability to enhance sustainability efforts; a leading on-demand manufacturing company is upping its efforts to offset customers’ carbon footprint.
3D Hubs Announces Logistics Centers
3D Hubs announced the creation of not one, but two new logistics centers located in the USA and Europe.
Hub and Spoke Logistics and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman examine the potential for 3D printing in hub and spoke logistics.
FedEx & UPS Changes and 3D Printing Supply Chains
Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers takes a look at logistics companies’ supply chains and lessons for 3D printing companies.
LEO Lane: Consistency And Security For The Full 3D Printing Workflow
3D printing is about more than printing; a chat with LEO Lane illuminates more in end-to-end workflow opportunity.
$48M for Fast Radius
Chicago-based Fast Radius has announced a $48 million Series B funding round set to expand its additive manufacturing platform.
Now Is the Right Time to Focus on Sustainability in 3D Printing
There’s an old saying, “There’s no time like the present,” and we should be applying that now to foundational growth in 3D printing.
Wabtec and GE Deal Restructuring Should Further Support 3D Printing Rail Technology
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley examine a deal between GE and Wabtec and its potential implications on 3D printing in the rail industry.
FedEx and the Future of Logistics
3D printing is part of the FedEx vision of the future in logistics. But how much of that vision is still TBA.
LEO Lane CEO Discusses Quantity and Quality Control for Digital Inventory
Digital inventory is rapidly enabling more agile solutions for the global supply chain; at the same time, it creates additional concerns.
Is 3D Printing a Logistics Solution?
An interesting question was raised regarding the use of 3D printing.
Could 3D Printing Really Transform Logistics?
Some say the introduction of 3D printing to the logistics industry could be a “once-in-a-generation opportunity”, but is it?