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BMW produces its millionth 3D-printed part

Automotive Logistics

While the number is low compared to the 30m parts the carmaker handles every day and will not have any real impact on inbound material flows, the carmaker said it looked forward to producing more parts directly where they were needed.

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[Infographic] The Power of 3D Printing in Manufacturing: An Illustrated Guide

GlobalTranz

Luckily, there are generous and talented people who spend their time creating files available for download (for example, with programs like Rhinoceros ). The range of filaments these machines use has expanded from the original thermoplastics to metal alloys, wood , resin, consumables like sugar or chocolate, and even human cells.