In addition to adaptability, being able to foresee change is one of the keys to staying competitive in business. The innovative firms that are providing 3D Printing are part of the 10% of companies serving as digital champions in manufacturing.

Additive Manufacturing technology has been proven to have the highest impact at industrial levels. In this growing industrial 3D printing network services need to identify the right clients to remain competitive, especially as more companies want a piece of the pie.

Additional analytics features are now available for 3YOURMIND eCommerce platform users to improve how 3D printing services allocate resources and increase their profitability.

Capturing the growing demand in a complex market like 3D printing is always challenging. The different issues of each customer are evident in processes that demand high precision and expertise. Meeting incoming customer requests is not yet a problem, but how will you adapt as your demand triples in the next 1-2 years?

GKN Sinter Metals is the world's largest manufacturer of precision metal powder components. Earlier this year, the company launched the InstaAMetal platform using the 3YOURMIND eCommerce infrastructure to provide instant access to their AM resources.

SPEE3D is an Australian company that’s gaining significant visibility within the additive manufacturing industry for their innovative metal 3D printing technology. It is called supersonic 3D deposition (SP3D) and it is based on a technology that was originally developed for use in the military and for repair applications.

Founded on the principle that co-creation and open collaboration will transform the world of transportation, Local Motors has rallied a global network of inspired innovators to confront the world’s most formidable challenges. In their relatively short history, they have proved the feasibility of collaborative automotive design and industrial 3D printing of many components and assemblies.

Siemens has expanded its impressive portfolio with a mobile gas turbine - the SGT-A45. To support their promotion, 3YOURMIND developed a functional replica of the new mobile unit. It joins dozens of other models that showcase the groundbreaking turbines developed by the Power and Gas Division of Siemens AG.

For several years, industrial production has been using 3D printing to drive quicker prototyping and product development. Now it is speeding the pace of innovation for the direct production of functional products.

While lean manufacturing techniques have become standard practice for every car manufacturer, there are still several factors that add significant cost to the purchase price. The companies who first maximize new productions methods will secure their competitive advantage in the field.