Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi peel back the curtain on Boeing’s unannounced 737 MAX successor—and how Rolls-Royce’s additive manufacturing muscle may quietly define its engine.
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Divergent Creates Domestic Supply Chain for Manufacturing its Own Printers
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti spotlight Divergent’s success and recent focus in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
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.
From Runway to Reshoring: How Fashion Leaders Are Tackling Tariffs
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley explain how top fashion minds—from UNTUCKit to CargoTrans—are reshaping U.S. import strategies and boosting innovation with 3D printing and R&D tax credits.
Game, Set, Print: 3D Printing’s Surprising Role in Sporting Goods and Beyond
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover how 3D printing is transforming U.S. industries — from sports gear to medical devices — by slashing reliance on imports and unlocking fresh innovation.
3D Printing Sets Sail: How America’s SHIPS Act is Transforming Trade and Defense
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the SHIPS Act and 3D printing are steering America’s maritime strategy toward national security and global competitiveness.
The Data-Driven Revolution in 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi underscore how advanced databases—from trade flows to digital twins—are turning 3D printing into a proactive, data-powered engine for growth.
Dose by Design: 3D Printing, R&D Tax Credits, and the Future of Personalized Drugs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing and domestic production strategies are revolutionizing drug manufacturing and paving the way for a resilient, patient-centered pharmaceutical future.
46% Tariff, 100% Innovation: Vietnam’s Response to Rising Trade Tensions
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Global companies in Vietnam are turning to 3D printing and R&D tax credits to offset new tariffs and stay ahead in the manufacturing game.
Unlocking Value: Why Private Equity Must Embrace 3D Printing Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi investigate how major private equity firms like BlackRock, KKR, and Carlyle can leverage 3D printing technology to enhance supply chains, cut costs, and improve product innovation.
From Titanium to Tech: ATI’s Role in the Future of Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Saenz explore how ATI’s strategic focus on metallurgy and additive manufacturing positions it at the forefront of nuclear energy revival, defense innovation, and sustainable supply chain solutions.
3D Printing to the Rescue: A Game-Changer for Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding
Charles R. Goulding and Kellen Coleman propose how 3D printing is revolutionizing disaster recovery by accelerating rebuilding efforts, reducing costs, and enhancing sustainability in the face of increasing natural disasters.
Tariffs and Bicycles: Making Things More “Agile” With Domestic 3D Printing
Peter Saenz investigates the transformative forces of tariffs, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain transparency, revealing how they could drive a new era of U.S. bicycle production.
The Pentagon’s Secret Weapon: 3D Printing and Its Role in National Security
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how 3D printing is revolutionizing U.S. defense manufacturing, reducing reliance on Chinese imports, and unlocking new opportunities for innovation and security.
Toying with Change: How 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of Play
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how U.S. toy companies are redesigning strategies, diversifying supply chains, and embracing 3D printing to overcome economic uncertainties.
From Tariffs to Innovation: The US$1.33 Billion Merger Transforming PPE
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how the transformative Honeywell-PIP merger leverages 3D printing to tackle supply chain challenges, drive innovation, and lead the PPE industry into the future.
Baker Hughes Bets Big on 3D Printing for an Efficient, Sustainable Future
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi drill into Baker Hughes’ transformative use of 3D printing, highlighting its strategic partnerships and impact on the energy sector.
Supply Chain Disruptions Continue To Push Manufacturers Towards 3D Printing Solutions
Recent events are slowly pushing manufacturers towards increased 3D printing.
Creality Delays K2 3D Printer Shipments
Creality is delaying the deliveries of their latest flagship 3D printer, the K2.
Soaring Through Supply Chain Woes: Airbus’s 3D Printing Revolution
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Airbus is navigating supply chain challenges and leveraging 3D printing technology to maintain its leadership in the aerospace industry.
New Trade Policies: Unleashing the Potential of 3D Printing in the U.S.
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discover how the latest U.S. tariff policies are driving innovation and growth in the 3D printing industry, reshaping the future of American manufacturing.
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.
India-EFTA Trade Deal Boosts 3D Printing Revolution
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the groundbreaking trade deal between India and the EFTA nations is set to revolutionize multiple industries through the strategic implementation of 3D printing technology.
The Role of 3D Printing in Transforming the EU Defense Industry Amidst the Ukraine War
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the Ukraine war is transforming the EU defense industry, driving a surge in 3D printing adoption for rapid prototyping and on-demand production.
HEICO and Wencor: A New Era in Spare Parts and 3D Printing for Aviation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discusses HEICO’s record-breaking sales, strategic Wencor acquisition, and innovative advancements in PMA spare parts and 3D printing within the aviation industry.
Stockpiling to Avoid Shortages: How 3D Printing Can Safeguard Against Future Crises
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how strategic stockpiling and 3D printing can address critical shortages, highlighting lessons from recent U.S. supply chain disruptions.
Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions: Leveraging 3D Printing for Global Resilience
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider 3D printing as a potential solution amid ongoing global supply chain disruptions.
Leading Truck Makers Unite for Largest U.S. Commercial Vehicle EV Battery Plant
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi anticipate a surge in electric truck production and how additive manufacturing can assist design and test new fleets more cost-effectively.
Printing a Safer Future: The Role of 3D Printing in Overhauling U.S. Port Cranes
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how investment in U.S.-manufactured cranes can be supported by 3D printing.
From Blueprint to Build: QXO’s Visionary Approach with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Brad Jacobs’ new venture and how 3D printing can be used in the modernization of the construction supply sector.
How 3D Printing Companies Can Confront and Overcome Poly Risks
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine what Poly Risks mean for the 3D printing industry.
3D Printing Revolution in Defense: Enhancing Weaponry in Two Global Conflicts
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing advancements are aiding the US and its allies in addressing conflicts by enabling rapid and innovative production of military equipment.
Manufacturing Supercycle Unleashed: How Foreign Investments and Legislative Acts Are Redefining US Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the potential for additive manufacturing’s role in a manufacturing renaissance.
Survey Highlights Growing Interest in Onshoring and 3D Printing for Manufacturing
Marforged issued the results of a survey examining public feelings around use of 3D printing for manufacturing.
2022: A Look At The Top 10 3D Printing Developments
Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate countdown their top ten 3D print developments for 2022.
We Do Need Those Stinkin’ Badges!
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi wonder why Ford didn’t use 3D printing to resolve a recent supply chain issue.
The Additive Manufacturing Coalition Webinar and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review a webinar from the Additive Manufacturing Coalition.
AM Apocalypse? What Happens When Shipping Costs Drop?
I’ve been doing some thinking about what might unfold in the next year or so.
Could 3D Print Materials Costs Drop?
Recent events in the plastics industry suggest that we could see drops in pricing for 3D printer materials — or not.
Airbus and 3D Printing Market Share Opportunities
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Airbus is leveraging 3D printing to overcome supply chain challenges.
More Price Shifting in 3D Printing Materials
With supply chains broken and shipping costs soaring, more companies are altering their pricing in the 3D print space.
Roboze Introduces PRO Series of High Temperature 3D Printers
Roboze has two new 3D printers in their catalog: the One PRO and Plus PRO.
3D Printing Price Increases Continue to Appear
Another 3D print company announces significant price increases, perhaps with a secret agenda.
Wither Makergear? Long Time 3D Printer Manufacturer on the Ropes
Things aren’t looking good for Makergear, one of the original desktop 3D printer companies.
Prusa Indeed Raises 3D Printer Prices
After an announcement last week, Prusa Research has indeed raised prices on their most popular 3D printers.
Prusa To Raise 3D Printer Pricing
Prusa Research has announced price increases for certain 3D printers.
KB Home Supply Chain and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley notice a mainstream publication directly suggest use of 3D printing for industry.
Biden Boosts Additive Manufacturing, But Will It Work?
What is “AM Forward” all about and will it work?
150 ATV Retailers vs Polaris and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley look at the supply chain challenges of Polaris, and how 3D printing could help.
3D Printing and the Overhead Garage Door Shortage
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose a 3D printing solution to the garage door supply chain problem.
The U.S. Army and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing technology has affected military supply chains.
Pedego, Cycling, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the challenge and opportunities facing bicycle manufacturers.
Restructuring Asian Toy Supply Chains
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest more use of 3D printing for toy manufacturing could be considered.
Lippert, the Boat and RV Replacement Parts Business, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Lippert Components is using 3D printing.
Book of the Week: A Practical Introduction to Supply Chain
This week’s selection is “A Practical Introduction to Supply Chain” by David Pheasey.
Construction Supply Chains and Growing 3D Printing Markets
Charles Goulding and Joseph Castine look at how 3D printing technology might alleviate some of the current construction procurement challenges.
Levi Strauss, the Supply Chain, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Harry Foxman look at how the pandemic could encourage fashion makers to use more 3D printing technology.
The Solution to the Budget Appliance Shortage: Product Mix and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities and risks of using 3D printing to overcome supply chain challenges.
Incorporating Additive Manufacturing Into Supply Chains
Much has been said about using additive manufacturing to alleviate problems in supply chains, but how do you do so?
Vietnam, 3D Printing and Supply Chain Challenges
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the coronavirus situation in Vietnam and how it has affected supply chains.
It Is Time For Coordinated Action In Our Community
I dreaded the release of the latest IPCC report this week, although it was clear long ago what would be in it.
Authentise Leads Team Studying the Feasibility of Digital Supply Chains
Authentise revealed it is working on a feasibility study on digital supply chains.
Polaris Part Challenges And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider the use of digital inventory in automotive manufacture as industrial 3D printing picks up steam.
Whirlpool, Supply Chain, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines how Whirlpool’s use of 3D printing for parts on demand might expand across appliance suppliers.
3D Printing: Helping Just-In-Time Be On Time
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how 3D printing can contribute to the evolution of just-in-time inventory strategies.
New Generation Supply Chain Management and 3D Printing
3D printing technology is evolving so fast that university supply chain programs and manufacturing supply chain departments need to have regular 3D printing continuing education.
Positive Demand Shock and 3D Printing
In March of 2020, the global economy experienced a negative demand shock.
3D Printing Disrupts The Furniture Industry
Charles Goulding Jr. considers where 3D printing sits in the future of furniture supply chain.
WAZP And The Power Of The Digital Supply Chain
I had the opportunity to get to know WAZP and the big 3D printing and digitization ideas arising from this small Irish company.
How AM Is Helping CNH Steer A Stronger Supply Chain Strategy
Additive manufacturing is becoming a key part of supply chain strategy.
The Coming Parts Catastrophe In 3D Printing
There could be a great deal of unexpected problems in coming months for 3D printer manufacturers.
3D Printed Supply Chains Of The Future
I’m reading a fascinating piece on how supply chains are evolving towards a new world of 3D printing.
The Texan Freeze And 3D Printing Plastics Supply Disruption
Among the many enduring repercussions of last month’s disastrous winter storm in Texas is a plastics supply chain shortage that could impact filament raw suppliers.
Jared Bernstein And MEPs Manufacturing Role
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort dig further into 3D printing implications of Biden’s “Buy American” program and Manufacturing Extension Partnerships.
Supply Chain Constraints And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider how 3D printing can help overcome large companies’ supply chain woes.
President Biden’s “Buy American” Executive Order And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Randy Rothbort examine 3D printing implications of the U.S. government-backed “Buy American” strategy.
Phrozen Tweaks Resin 3D Printer Prices
Taiwan-based resin 3D printer manufacturer Phrozen adjusted the pricing on their product line, but in an unusual way.
To Taiwan From China: Reshoring And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider 3D printing in Taiwan’s return to domestic supply chain focus.
E3D-Online Resumes Hemera Extruder Production
E3D-Online announced a resumption of production for their advanced Hemera 3D printer extruder.
Transportation Moving Away From Carbon With 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. examines how 3D printing fits into critical plans to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector.
Shapeways CEO Talks 2021 Trends In 3D Printing
As 2020 finally winds down, I sat down for a chat with Greg Kress, CEO of Shapeways, for a chat about the trends that will shape 3D printing in 2021.
U.S. Supply Chain Bottlenecks And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider further solutions 3D printing can offer to major supply chains in the face of ongoing disruption.
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.
Scotland Targets Boeing Supply Chain
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at Scotland’s interesting moves in aerospace supply chain and potential impact on global 3D printing activity.
3D Hubs Announces Logistics Centers
3D Hubs announced the creation of not one, but two new logistics centers located in the USA and Europe.
Experts Weigh In On 3D Printing In New Supply Chain: Digital Manufacturing & Decentralization
Experts from MakerBot, CONTEXT, and Mobility goes Additive address questions of 3D printing in supply chains based on remote work and distributed manufacturing.
Vietnam: Strong Economy Supply Chain Alternative And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley explore the rising use of 3D printing in Vietnam and impact on global supply chains.
Eight Ways 3D Printing Can Help Manufacturing
With the recent spotlight on 3D printing as a result of the pandemic’s bump on supply chains, I listed some ways the technology can help manufacturers.
3D Printing And Supply Chain Preparedness
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that supply chains can be disrupted suddenly and without any indication of how long the interruption will last.
Reimagining The Supply Chain With Large-Format 3D Printing
As the global supply chain is focusing on transitioning for better agility, large-format 3D printing from BigRep offers a few interesting ways to integrate advanced manufacturing throughout operations.
A Walk Through Fictiv’s Manufacturing Survey Shows Significant Change Underway
Fictiv released their annual “State of Manufacturing” report, and there are some notable changes from previous years’ reports.
Jabil, COVID-19, And The Value Proposition Of 3D Printing In 2020
Jabil is uniquely situated to address both stop-gap and long-term supply chain needs relating to pandemic response, as a recent conversation highlights.
3D Printing Brings Optimism To The Post-Coronavirus Economy
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafé consider the positive economic impact of 3D printing that can carry on after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Auto Part Manufacturers And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look into the place of 3D printing in a reshaped auto part supply chain.
The New European Aerospace Supply Chain Leaders & 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the potential place of 3D printing in the reshaping aerospace supply chain.