3YOURMIND Blog

Enjoy a Faster, More Transparent 3D File Upload Experience

The 25.4 LTS release introduces powerful new features that bring greater structure, speed, and flexibility to manufacturing workflows.

3YOURMIND Unveils AI-Powered Technical Drawing Analysis to Accelerate Spare Part Digitization

3YOURMIND is now offering the new feature as part of a free trial of its Part Identification software.

Visibility & Compliance: 3YOURMIND's Focus in 25.2 Update

February product updates: more granularity on manufacturability checks, improved visibility, and seamless compliance.

Tips for Choosing the Right On-Demand Manufacturing Software

In this article, William Cuervo, 3YOURMIND's VP of Sales North America, discusses important factors to consider when choosing a small or large on-demand manufacturing software partner.

Discover a Fresh Look in Our 25.1 Software Update

We're kicking off the year with exciting improvements designed to save you time, improve accuracy, and streamline your workflow.

3YOURMIND 2025: Where We've Been and Where We're Going

As we kick off 2025, we'd like to highlight some of our achievements from 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions About 3YOURMIND Software

3YOURMIND LTS 24.12 is Here! See What's New

We are thrilled to announce that our new LTS version 24.12 is now available for our customers.

Assess AM Feasibility With Improved Manufacturability Checks

Our improved manufacturability checks are making it easier to assess whether a part is feasible for additive manufacturing and with what technologies.

How to Pick the Best 3D Printing Materials for Spare Parts

Focus Your 3D Printing Efforts On the Best Part Candidates

3YOURMIND tackles equipment sustainment challenges by improving decision-making and helping companies identify the best parts for additive manufacturing. Get a high-level overview by watching our explainer video!

Use 3YOURMIND to Streamline Your 3D Printing Operations

Are you looking for a workflow that can streamline your additive manufacturing operations? Get a high-level overview of 3YOURMIND software by watching our explainer video!

Improve Manufacturability With Better Part Orientation

In our latest release, learn how changing a part's orientation can profoundly impact manufacturability, cost, and material usage.

Here's How to Find 3D Printable Parts Before Buying an EOS Machine

Are you in the market for a new EOS machine? Learn how EOS' Rapid Part Identifier tool, powered by 3YOURMIND, enables you to justify your machine purchase before you buy.

Is This Part 3D Printable? Here's How to Know

Should I print this part? What is the best technology for producing this part on demand? And how many of my parts in the portfolio are printable? Many of our customers get asked these questions daily. One of our goals at 3YOURMIND is to provide software solutions that help answer these questions.

The Easiest Way to Get 3D Printed Replacement Parts

There's an Easier Way to Collaborate on 3D Printed Parts

Stop getting stuck in long e-mail chains – there's an easier way to collaborate on 3D printed parts.

Collaborate on Price Quotes With New Draft Quotes Feature

At 3YOURMIND, we continuously strive to streamline operations from part identification to production. Our latest update introduces a new feature for part producers to draft higher value quotes before sharing it with your customers. Read more to see how it works.

"3YOURMIND is the Heart of Our Company," Says ZiggZagg CEO

In a new video, Ziggzagg CEO Stijn Paridaens discusses how its partners contribute to the success of the Belgian-based industrial additive manufacturing service provider.

Get AM Material Suggestions for Conventional Parts

Want to produce a conventional part using additive manufacturing but aren't sure what material to use? Now, 3YOURMIND offers AM-compatible material recommendations based on conventional material properties.

Why One of the World's Largest Railway Companies Uses 3YOURMIND

Wabtec uses 3YOURMIND software to identify part candidates for additive manufacturing.

Looking Back at 10 Years of 3YOURMIND: An Oral History

3YOURMIND co-founders Aleksander Ciszek and Stephan Kühr reflect on ten years of additive manufacturing software innovation.

Meet Part Requirements More Easily by Comparing AM Materials

We added design improvements to our material database so that you can compare replacement materials more easily.

3YOURMIND Celebrates 10 Years of Modernizing Additive Manufacturing Workflows

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Berlin, June 18, 2024 – 3YOURMIND, an on-demand manufacturing software provider, celebrates ten years of supporting major enterprises in their quest to modernize manufacturing methods.

Case Study: U.S. Marine Corps. Identifies Part for AM

In this case study, learn how the United States Marine Corps leverages software to organize technical data and identify part candidates for additive manufacturing.

Technology Applied Selects 3YOURMIND as its AM Software Provider

Technology Applied, Poland’s leading 3D printing service bureau, renowned for its expertise in SLS, MJF, DLP, SLA, and FDM technologies, has chosen 3YOURMIND as its AM workflow software provider.

An Easier Way to Find the Right AM Material Replacement

With our latest release, we're offering customers an easier way to select compatible materials.

U.S. Army Awards 3YOURMIND Contract for Additive Manufacturing Part Identification

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Do You Really Need Software to Find AM Parts For You?

3YOURMIND Partners With Nigeria’s RusselSmith to Develop AM Hub for Oil & Gas

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Share AM Use Cases With Your Entire Organization in One Click

At 3YOURMIND, we’re committed to enhancing user experiences and continually refining our solutions by focusing on simplifying user workflows. This month's release contains a game-changing feature that allows authorized users to publish qualified AM applications to their catalog in 3YOURMIND with just one click and share them securely across the organization. Read more and discover how it transforms the way you work.

Are Sustainable Metal 3D Printing Applications Possible?

Learn how one German research project is exploring whether it's possible to produce metal 3D-printed gas turbines more sustainably.

How Advanced Manufacturing Technology Supports Supply Chains

New Scoring System Enhances AM Part Identification Capabilities

At 3YOURMIND, we believe in the power of innovation, the beauty of collaboration, and the boundless potential of our community. Our customers have given us great feedback about the new databases for AM materials, post-processing, and printers, which made us think, “How can we bring this to the next level?” In this newsletter, we're thrilled to introduce our new scoring system, which works seamlessly with the databases. Read more to see how this pushes the boundaries of AM part identification.

Is Your Business Ready for Industrial 3D Printing? Here's How to Tell

In recent years, industrial 3D printing has emerged as a transformative technology, revolutionizing manufacturing processes across various sectors. From aerospace and automotive to healthcare and consumer goods, businesses increasingly turn to additive manufacturing to streamline production, enhance product design, and drive innovation. However, adopting industrial 3D printing isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Determining whether your business is ready to embrace this technology requires careful consideration of several factors.

Survey Results Say This is The Biggest Obstacle in AM Adoption

At the end of 2023, we sent out a survey to our e-mail subscribers to gain a better understanding of what topics respondents are most eager to learn about, as well as what external factors are driving AM adoption and which obstacles stand in the way. Here are a few findings from the survey, which included responses from 67 subscribers, 65% of whom have worked in the industry for more than five years. Download the infographic to see the full results.

Bulk Analyze Hundreds of Technical Drawings With Drag and Drop

This month, I’m excited to inform you that we have made another big step in accelerating our customers' AM journey. Most of our customers have a strategy to digitize their spare-part portfolio and produce more parts on demand. However, there is one challenge: they often don’t have all the necessary data available, such as 3D files, but they do have technical drawings. With the newest 3YOURMIND version, we help customers digitize their parts faster by automatically assessing technical drawings with a drag-and-drop functionality. Keep reading to learn more.

How to Distribute Production With Additive Manufacturing

We Now Offer Pricing Estimates for Milled Parts

The first month of the new year kept us busy, but today, we are proud to share our newest release with great new capabilities in part identification and secure on-demand production. One highlight we’re particularly proud of is the CNC machining price formula, which we have successfully developed with pioneer customers. Keep reading to learn more.

3YOURMIND's William Cuervo on His Mission to Support the Warfighter

Kip Hanson, Contributing Editor of SME's Smart Manufacturing magazine, spoke with 3YOURMIND's William Cuervo for its December 2023 issue.

How to Analyze Technical Drawings for Additive Manufacturing

Are you struggling to find additive manufacturing use cases from your existing parts? Here's how 3YOURMIND's 2D Drawing Analysis instantly helps you find AM use cases.

Additive Manufacturing Glossary From A to Z

Want To Know if Your Parts Walls Are Thick Enough To Print?

Time flies, especially when you're implementing great customer feedback in your 3YOURMIND software! I’m excited to announce our December release is out, and it comes with valuable enhancements such as improvements to assess part printability better and streamline communication with certified suppliers. Keep reading to learn more…

Do More With Our Expanded AM Material Database

Have greater configuration control for AM material that your organization already uses.

How O&G Companies Can Prepare for On-Demand Manufacturing

Here's How to Use 3YOURMIND's Dashboard Analytics Feature

Say Hello to the New and Improved Digital Warehouse

This month, we have double the feature updates to share! Keep reading to learn more.

How to Build a Spare Parts Management Process

Struggling to get spare parts when and where you need them? Keep reading to learn how to build a spare parts management process with 3D printing.

Evaluate Parts Production Feasibility With Custom KPI Cards

This month, we're releasing several improvements, including new functionalities to help you evaluate the feasibility of producing parts on-demand based on your organization's most important metrics. Keep reading to learn more.

EOS North America and 3YOURMIND Launch Rapid Part Identifier Program

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12 Pros and Cons of Digital Inventories

10 Ways to Use Distributed Manufacturing in Oil & Gas

7 Advantages of Distributed Manufacturing

Pros and Cons of On Demand Manufacturing Software

Track Your Most Important Parts With New Filters

This month, we're introducing new filter capabilities to make it easier for organizations to keep track of their most important parts.

What is Spare Parts Management, and Why is it Important?

Learn why it's important to stay on top of spare parts management and discover solutions to address part obsolescence.

Is Low-Volume Production Cost-Effective?

Is there a good business case for low-volume production? In this article, learn when low-volume production is (and isn't) cost-effective.

4 Benefits of Using Digital Inventories in Railway

What are the Benefits of Distributed Manufacturing?

In this article, learn why distributed manufacturing is changing how businesses think about their supply chains.

Keep Communication Between Teams With New Internal Comments

Explore 3YOURMIND's latest software updates in our June product newsletter.

7 Benefits of Digital Warehousing

Want to learn more about digital warehousing? In this article explore seven benefits of this cutting-edge technology.

U.S. Marine Corps. Awards 3YOURMIND and Phillips Corp. $2.5M Contract

3YOURMIND and Phillips Corporation Federal Division receive second-year contracts from the U.S. Marine Corps.

Which is Better? Traditional vs. On-Demand Manufacturing

More and more major industries are adopting 3D printing technology. In this article, we'll weigh the benefits of traditional vs. on-demand manufacturing.

Now Available: On-Demand Manufacturing in Defense eBook

Get your free copy of our latest ebook: "On-Demand Manufacturing in Defense."

7 Questions to Ask About Additive Manufacturing Software

Learn what questions you should ask your additive manufacturing software partner before signing the dotted line.

Can Additive Manufacturing Replace Traditional Manufacturing?

The manufacturing realm has been revolutionized by additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing. This cutting-edge technology has captivated the imagination of many, raising the question: Can additive manufacturing replace traditional manufacturing?

Get Through RFQs Faster With Simplified Part Procurement

Explore 3YOURMIND's latest software updates.

How the Defense Industry Can Embrace On-Demand Manufacturing

Hear from experts as they discuss opportunities for the defense industry to integrate on-demand manufacturing technology.

5 Technology Trends that Will Shape Industry 4.0

Explore five technology trends that will drive the next wave of industry.

How to Improve Spare Parts Management for Maintenance

In this article, learn six tactics for improving spare parts management for maintenance.

3YOURMIND Announces Alexandre Donnadieu as CCO

What is a Digital Inventory, and Why is It Important?

Learn why digital inventories are gaining momentum in manufacturing and part procurement.

Now You Can Evaluate Your 2D Part Drawings With 3YOURMIND

You asked, and we answered. Machine-read analysis of 2D drawings is here.

How to Harness 3D Printing for Defense and Combat Readiness

Learn how the defense industry leverages additive manufacturing to spur innovation and enhance combat readiness.

Arkema's Easy3D platform, Powered by 3YOURMIND, is Live!

Colombes, France and Berlin, Germany - April 27, 2023 - Arkema, a global leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, and 3YOURMIND, a leading software provider for on-demand manufacturing, are excited to announce the launch of their Easy3D material selection platform.

On Demand Manufacturing: What It Is and How To Use It

Discover why on-demand manufacturing is gaining momentum as an alternative manufacturing model.

6 Ways to Achieve Digital Transformation in Oil and Gas

In this article, explore different tactics to achieve digital transformation in the oil and gas industry.

How to Achieve Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

In this article, learn how your manufacturing organization can develop its digital transformation strategy.

Should Your Manufacturing Software be Cloud vs. On-Premise?

In this article, explore the pros and cons of cloud-based vs. on-premise manufacturing software.

What are the Different Types of Advanced Manufacturing?

What is advanced manufacturing, and why is it important? In this article, we'll discuss the different types of advanced manufacturing and how they are transforming the manufacturing industry.

What is a Digital Supply Chain and Why is it Important?

Tired of supply chain bottlenecks? Discover why the digital supply chain is the next big trend in manufacturing.

Need Parts? Here's How to Get Spare Parts Fast

Do you need help getting spare parts to operate or manufacture equipment? In this article, learn tactics for getting spare parts faster.

What are the Benefits of On Demand Manufacturing Software?

Learn how on-demand manufacturing software can improve production quality and efficiency.

New Basket Design Makes Orders and Requests Even Easier

Explore the latest product updates coming to 3YOURMIND.

Revolutionizing the Oil & Gas Industry With Parts On-Demand

In this episode of 3D Talk Show, find out why the oil and gas industry is exploring the benefits of on-demand manufacturing to offset operational downtime.

Manage Suppliers and Build Digital Warehouses With 3YOURMIND

This month we have made a big step forward with our Digital Inventory Management Solution (DIMS). Together with Petronas, the leading energy company in Indonesia, and JSSB's Advanced Manufacturing competence, we developed a digital warehouse of on-demand spare parts for the oil and gas industry. Keep reading to learn more about these latest improvements.

How to Leverage Digital Warehousing for the Railway Industry

Find out why railway experts from Alstom and Wabtec are betting big on digital warehousing

3YOURMIND Selected to Present at Hexagon’s Sixth Sense Summit

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Maintenance Engineer's Guide to On-Demand Manufacturing

Download our free eBook to discover how maintenance engineers can leverage on-demand manufacturing to service equipment more easily.

FAQs: Part Screening for On-Demand Manufacturing

In this article, VP of Product Stephan Galozy, answers questions about 3YOURMIND's part screening and business case functionalities.

3YOURMIND Shares Industry Vision for On-Demand Manufacturing

CEO and co-founder Aleksander Ciszek discusses current issues impacting manufacturing industries and how 3YOURMIND's on-demand manufacturing platform can enable companies to access parts faster and develop more resilient supply chains.

3YOURMIND Automates Machine-Read Drawings With Werk24

3YOURMIND introduces a new functionality powered by Werk24 that analyzes two-dimensional technical drawings for additive manufacturing applications.

3YOURMIND and Arkema Announce ‘Easy 3D’ Material Ecosystem

3YOURMIND and Arkema have partnered to create a customer platform providing material suggestions and a supplier network for on-demand manufacturing.

3YOURMIND, JSSB Developing Digital Inventories in Oil & Gas

JSSB has teamed up with 3YOURMIND to bring to life 3D-printed applications for the oil and gas industry.

How Railway Companies Benefit From Additive Manufacturing

Read case studies to see how 3YOURMIND customers are leveraging additive manufacturing for the railway industry.

How Additive Manufacturing Enables Mass Part Customization

In a recent episode of 3D Talk Show, 3YOURMIND hosted experts from Ford Motor Company and Trinkle to discuss how additive manufacturing enables mass part customization.

We Need to Rethink How We Find AM Use Cases

3YOURMIND's Chief Operations Officer, Bas de Jong, shares his thoughts on how to strategically find strong additive manufacturing use cases.

3YOURMIND Announces Bas de Jong as Chief Operations Officer

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Markforged and 3YOURMIND to Scale Multi-Vendor Ecosystems

3YOURMIND Delivers End-to-End Additive Manufacturing Workflow by Integrating Markforged’s Eiger Software to Facilitate Industry 4.0 Adoption.

How to Optimize Your Additive Manufacturing Investment

Alexandre Donnadieu, managing director of 3YOURMIND North America, shares tactics for pursuing strategically sound investment strategies for additive manufacturing.

3YOURMIND Joins VDMA OPC UA Joint Working Group

BERLIN, Germany, April 12, 2022– 3YOURMIND is proud to announce its membership in the Joint Working Group (JWG) between VDMA and Open Platform Communication Unified Architecture (OPC UA). 3YOURMIND will join 180 leading companies operating in additive manufacturing to help standardize industry practices.

Customer Case Study: Spectroplast

Spectroplast, a Zurich-based silicone additive manufacturing service provider, addressed workflow challenges using 3YOURMIND's digital inventory and production quality management software.

How to Prepare Defense Industries for Additive Manufacturing

Discover how Phillips Corporation and 3YOURMIND work together to enable additive manufacturing for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Youth-Led NGO Responds to Ukraine Crisis With 3D Printing

The initiative supports Ukrainian defense and humanitarian efforts in response to the ongoing Russian military invasion in Ukraine.

Spectroplast Increases Machine Utilization by 50%

Spectroplast increases machine utilization by 50% using 3YOURMIND's on-demand manufacturing solution.

5 Keys to Successfully Enable On-Demand Manufacturing

Eager to develop an on-demand manufacturing model? Learn how to successfully leverage additive manufacturing on-demand.

How to Identify Use Cases for On-Demand Manufacturing

Learn how industries leverage additive manufacturing solutions to improve on-demand capabilities.

Enable Consistent Part Quality for On-Demand Manufacturing

Learn how to clear part quality hurdles in additive manufacturing.

Increase Production Rates for On-Demand Manufacturing

Find out why increasing the production rate is essential to enable on-demand manufacturing.

How to Justify the Cost of On-Demand Manufacturing

Robust additive manufacturing (AM) business use cases empower companies to rethink the conventional manufacturing paradigm. But understanding when and where to justify the cost of AM opportunities is paramount.

3 Ways to Share AM Knowledge for On-Demand Manufacturing

Build up additive manufacturing expertise in your organization to strategically pursue on-demand manufacturing.

10 Reasons to Believe in Additive Manufacturing

The 3D printing industry has matured far beyond kitschy knick-knacks printed on 3D desktops printers. Today, additive manufacturing is gaining mindshare as a risk-averse alternative to supply chain disruption. In this article, discover ten reasons to believe in additive manufacturing capabilities.

What Is 3D Printing And How Does It Work? An Introduction

We're aware that many of you probably know a lot about 3D printing – or Additive Manufacturing (AM). After all, our work at 3YOURMIND evolves around businesses, research institutes and collaborative projects that are in some way involved in the world of 3D printing.

CIPRES Revolutionizes Order Management with 3YOURMIND

Due to changes in market requirements, CIPRES was only just managing to deal with the number of inquiries and with preparing and sending out quotes via email. Price calculations, communicating with customers when requirements changed, order placement, planning production, preparing production plans, and facilitating communication between production units all required a lot of time and meant high costs. This is why CIPRES decided to look for a partner to support them in overcoming the challenges posed by digitizing their processes.

ZIGGZAGG Selects 3YOURMIND for Full Workflow Automation

Ziggzagg, a leading 3D printing service bureau located in Belgium has chosen 3YOURMIND to develop a fully automated workflow tailored to its specific needs. The company invested in 10 HP machines and produces orders that encompass as many as 200,000 parts. Thanks to 3YOURMIND, they have managed to fully automate their processes, reducing error and allowing for more time with their customers.

3YOURMIND Names Bas de Jong as Chief Commercial Officer

Berlin, Germany, October 26, 2021 - 3YOURMIND welcomes Bas de Jong as its Chief Commercial Officer. After six years at Ultimaker, a major print manufacturer, he brings his expertise and industry knowledge to the leading additive manufacturing software company.

How Can 3D Print Service Providers Scale-Up Production?

Learn how 3D printing service providers can adopt workflow best practices to overcome challenges that make it difficult to scale up operations.

How to Unlock Business Potential in Your AM Service Bureau

Learn how AM service bureaus can address workflow challenges to scale-up business.

3YOURMIND and Accenture IIOT Enable Machine Connectivity

3YOURMIND Partners with Carbon to Optimize AM Value Chain

The new collaboration between Carbon and 3YOURMIND is a major step forward in optimizing the entire AM value chain. 3YOURMIND is excited to announce their partnership with Carbon®, a leading 3D printing technology company. In the AM market, machines will become a crucial commodity over the next few decades, and software will provide the critical competitive edge that helps companies innovate in the design and production space. As manufacturers expand their adoption of IoT (Internet of Things), they must consider back-end machine connectivity platforms and implement workflow solutions that track, monitor, and standardize production.

Your feedback about the 3D Friday Talk Show

Thank you for participating in our webinars over the past year! We hope you enjoyed the experience! Please fill out our survey so we can meet your expectations and give you the best insights into your AM journey.

3YOURMIND Enables Distributed Manufacturing for U.S. Navy

3YOURMIND has been awarded a contract by NIWC Pacific to implement Agile ERP and MES software platforms with Machine Connectivity to enable a globally distributed manufacturing network.

How to Leverage 3D Printing in the Medical Sector

Allied Market Research estimates that the global 3D printing healthcare market is expected to generate $3.69 billion by 2026, representing a compound annual growth rate of 18.2%. Encompassing a wide range of applications that include medical device development, personalized patient care, and research purposes, this is a significant increase compared to the $972.6 million registered in 2018. COVID-19 showcased the true value of on-demand manufacturing when non-healthcare OEMs across the globe repurposed their fleets of 3D printers to produce personal protection equipment (PPE), NP swabs, and other devices used to combat the virus. Although the power of agile manufacturing was on full display in 2020, 3D printing is a well-established technology and has been used by countless medical companies and research institutes for decades.

3YOURMIND Supports the SIMMT With 60 3D Printers in France

Paris, France, July 1st, 2021 – The area of use for additive manufacturing in the military sector is vast, both from a logistical and industrial point of view. It enables a quick, decentralized, and flexible production of parts that would have been too expensive or too time-consuming to be manufactured using traditional methods. The potential to increase performance, reduce manufacturing costs, and deploy more advanced engineering solutions is considerable. The success of 3D technologies points to a possible relocation of production, the relevance of which is demonstrated by the current health situation.

Additive Knowledge - Everything you need to know in one book

Everything you need to know about 3D printing, 3D scanning and 3D modeling - in one book. Check out "ADDITIVE KNOWLEDGE" this new ultimate guide written by Adam Rehak to help you better navigate the world of additive manufacturing. Get your free version at the end of this page!

Phillips Corp. and 3YOURMIND Partner to Innovate Warfighters

Phillips Corporation announces partnership with 3YOURMIND to identify AM-ready parts to address the US Government’s strategic initiative to increase warfighter innovation and battlefield readiness.

3YOURMIND and Automation Alley Work to Advance Industry 4.0

3YOURMIND joins Automation Alley's DIAMOnD project which is strategically designed to kick-start the digital transformation of advanced manufacturing for America, starting in Michigan. They will work together to build a distributed manufacturing network of 300 printers.

3YOURMIND Raises $12.4M in Continued Series A+ Round

The funding will fuel the company’s ambition to advance end-to-end production processes digitization.

SNCF Benefits Using 3YOURMIND Digital Qualified Inventory

SNCF embraces 3YOURMIND’s part identification and business case software to manage their digitally qualified inventory and streamline part identification for AM.

3YOURMIND and Energy Industry Shape AM Digital Inventories

Learn how 3YOURMIND is playing a foundational role in DNV's Digital Warehouse Joint Innovation Project. In an article published in September 2020, we announced that DNV, one of the major voices within the oil and gas (O&G) and energy industry, had invited 3YOURMIND to participate in the Digital Warehouse Joint-Innovation Project. Six months later, the decisive phase of the ecosystem simulation is underway with the 3YOURMIND platform as the cornerstone. This collaboration is a breakthrough in terms of the digitization of spare parts supply chains with additive manufacturing. The Oil and Gas industry ought to create new sustainable models and digital transformation is a key asset in this endeavor. The blueprint thus created will serve - beyond the energy sector - every industry in need of more flexible parts supply chains.

How to Identify AM Parts with Digital Qualified Inventory

Marie Thiebault, Product Manager at 3YOURMIND, presented during the TIPE 3D Printing Conference about how the international spare parts business will be impacted by additive manufacturing. Her presentation received an overwhelming and positive response which has led more industrial manufacturers to reconsider their AM approach. The numbers never lie and Marie’s data is more than compelling, it’s motivating.

3 Missions to Scale Distributed Manufacturing in Defense

The US Department of Defense (DoD) just published the DoD Additive Manufacturing Strategy report in January 2021 highlighting its significant commitment to modernize national defense systems. The French Army recently partnered with a prominent 3D printing distributor in France to deploy one of the largest 3D printing military farms in Europe focused on spare part production. The list of governments, military branches and civil protection agencies adopting additive manufacturing continues to grow at an exponential rate.

Impact of 3D to Anticipate for Printing Logistics

For several years, industrial production has been using 3D Printing to drive quicker prototyping and product development. Nowadays, 3D Printing makes it possible to decentralize production, causing a disruption of the supply chain and forcing the logistic companies to adapt their business model.

4 Concrete Examples of Digital Manufacturing in Action

Internet of Things (IoT), key enabling technology of Industry 4.0, is defined by the ultimate connectivity between products, processes and people to improve the health of business through technology and data. This concept is highly relevant for any business entering the next decade of commercialization. By understanding the overarching strategy, tools and industry examples—it’s possible to determine how it will impact your business and operations.

3YOURMIND teams up with 3D Alliances

3YOURMIND, a Germany-based software company that provides a software solution for end-to-end AM processes, is partnering up with 3D Alliances to accelerate the acquisition of new sales partners in North America, to support the company’s business expansion in the AM market. Founded by AM industry veteran Gil Lavi, 3D Alliances is an Israeli company specializing in the deployment of 3D printing channel networks.

3 Key Metrics to Optimize AM Profitability

The value-added benefits of additive manufacturing (AM) versus traditional methods are already well known. Reduced costs and shortened lead times, coupled with greater design freedom and the ability to print more complex parts, are all factors driving the take-up of AM in industries ranging from automotive to medical, aerospace to fashion, maritime to food, and more.

Oil & Gas Accelerates Its Use of Additive Manufacturing

Find out why oil and gas companies are leaning into additive manufacturing. The recent partnership between two leaders in their respective industries further indicates how valuable additive manufacturing will be to the future of industrialization. DNV GL, one of the major voices within the oil and gas industry, invites 3YOURMIND to participate in the Digital Warehouse Joint-Innovation Project. Focused on standardizing spare part production and improving the energy value chain, this partnership will equip both sides with the resources and data to transform the oil & gas industry. Led by DNV GL, the Digital Warehouse Joint-Innovation Project includes industry leaders from around the world dedicated to standardizing a quality assurance process focused on 3D printing. 3YOURMIND joins a prestigious list of partners and will be called upon to implement their software and data collection expertise.

3YOURMIND Closes Series A+ Investment

This investment will accelerate 3YOURMIND´s further growth by exploring new market opportunities to build smarter manufacturing infrastructures internationally.

5 Keys to Success in a Distributed Manufacturing Model

Find out how to leverage additive manufacturing to support distributed manufacturing efforts and create more flexible supply chains.

3YOURMIND’s Agile ERP & MES 4.0

Get to know the latest version of 3YOURMIND's Agile ERP and Agile MES products.

Interview: Deutsche Bahn’s Head of AM Shares Post-Covid Vision

The COVID-19 disrupted global industry, including additive manufacturing. In this interview, learn what Deutsche Bahn's head of AM, Florens Lichte, envisions for the post-COVID future.

3YOURMIND and TÜV SÜD collaborate to build a rapid Parts Qualification online tool

2020 is a hard year for everyone. The global crisis came unexpectedly and slowed down most of the companies development around the world. Priority has changed from product development to the producing of medical supplies to support the medical industry. During this time, 3D printing has proven its predominance over traditional manufacturing methods. We were able to supply small batches of newly designed products and iterate them when new developments were made. The biggest challenge was to qualify and certify all of those parts, so they could be used to support the fight against the virus.

The COO’s Guide to Building a Digital Warehouse

Build more flexible supply chains by enabling on-demand additive manufacturing. In this article, learn eight critical steps for building a digital warehouse to help kickstart the production of AM spare parts.

3D FRIDAY Talk Show | The new online event of Additive Manufacturing

We are all currently navigating through unprecedented times. Our global economy is transitioning, supply chains are adapting and it’s more important than ever to understand the shifts to that landscape. The seamless integration of 3D Printing to the manufacturing value chain proves that the new standard of production will be defined by additive technologies. It’s time to ask ourselves, what is the future with AM and how do we take advantage of it?

Build Smarter Defense Operational Supply Chains With AM

By 2024, the worldwide market for 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace and Defense is expected to grow at a CAGR of roughly 17.5%, exceeding $3.3 Billion USD. This growth is predominantly concentrated in the USA and Europe, however, parts of Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa are also increasing their adoption rates. The US Military has a proven preponderance of AM utilization for a variety of applications that include prototyping, R&D, MRO, and production parts. Due to their strict guidelines for repeatability, security, and time sensitivity, it’s no surprise that this industry is further pushing AM into mass adoption to solve the problems of today and tomorrow.

Is the Factory of the Future Full of 3d Printers?

As discussed in the article “Is Serial Additive Manufacturing Taking Off?”, the Additive Manufacturing world has seen significant growth in the past few years. Every year faster, more accurate technologies are being presented. AM knowledge is more accessible. New materials and post-processing methods are developed and implemented. To make it possible to use all of that in the production environment, we are also working very hard to introduce qualification processes to meet the highest requirements regarding part quality, production repeatability, and many other aspects.

3YOURMIND Teams Up With POLYLINE Lighthouse Project

The POLYLINE project brings together 15 industry and research partners from Germany to establish a landmark automated factory for additive manufacturing (AM). The 3YOURMIND Agile Manufacturing Suite will be the software layer that connects and manages the entire AM workflow. The German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is investing €10.7 Million Euro into the POLYLINE project. The goal of the project is to completely automate an AM production line for automotive parts from BMW - from CAD model to 3D printing and including quality assurance. The resulting production factory will be a lighthouse example of Industry 4.0, leading the way for the next generation of manufacturing.

5 Lessons for AM, part 3/3: 5 Guidelines for Resilient Supply Chains

3D printing was able to support the covid response effort for critical, stop-gap production. But after less than one month, conventional manufacturing was already producing almost all of those parts, with the exception of parts that were generally better suited for AM. That illustrates that 3D printing has a critical, but limited role in the supply chain. Those guidelines can be taken to move 3D Printing from an innovation budget into a secure procurement plan as part of a resilient supply chain.

How to Use 3D Printing to Build More Reactive Supply Chains

The way that the global community has responded to the covid situation has not only been a shock for the larger economy, it also presents an existential challenge to the 3D printing industry. For 3D printing to move out of the innovation department and into the procurement budget, it needs to be part of resilient supply chains. The good news is that the response effort to the medical supply shortages in covid offered some key guidelines to create this ongoing solution. Our first article spoke about how establishing smooth transitions between 3D printing and conventional manufacturing is key. In this article, we will explore the importance of working with qualified parts, how to use stakeholders in a center of excellence model to ensure that information is shared and steps to build fully resilient procurement processes.

Webinar Replay: When do AM Competency Centers Need 3D Printing Software

3D printing is already used by more than 50% of companies, but there is still a minority who require a robust software solution. The companies who have reached this milestone need a digital solution to manage the large volume of orders and access levels throughout their organization. Brian Crotty will provide an overview of specific signs that your company has reached a scale or level of complexity that requires a digital structure. He will also detail why enterprise companies are opting for the competency center model and how to transition from smaller production streams into a focused management solution that is accessible to the entire company.

Webinar Replay: Building a Digital AM Warehouse (with EOS)

3D printing is already used by more than 50% of companies, but there is still a minority who require a robust software solution. The companies who have reached this milestone need a digital solution to manage the large volume of orders and access levels throughout their organization. Brian Crotty will provide an overview of specific signs that your company has reached a scale or level of complexity that requires a digital structure. He will also detail why enterprise companies are opting for the competency center model and how to transition from smaller production streams into a focused management solution that is accessible to the entire company.

3YOURMIND Expands Machine Connectivity With Ultimaker

At formnext 2019, 3YOURMIND displayed running machine connectivity with ultimaker machines. Over the past years ultimaker has been an increasingly interesting player for producing jigs, tooling and assembly aids. Brian Crotty, Marketing Manager at 3YOURMIND will show how simple the connectivity is to configure, the types of information that can be received from the machines and what direct advantages that transparency provides to distributed production.

Webinar Replay: How will Erpro optimize AM production for 17 million parts?

One of the most visible serial applications in additive manufacturing is Erpro Group’s 3D Factory who have produced more than 17 million 3D printed mascara brushes for Chanel. In 2020, they plan to double or triple the number of serial production lines they run - but without significantly increasing manpower. To hit that goal, they are putting tools in place to optimize their production lines. Most important will be reducing the number of manual steps and moving to a digital, paperless workflow.

3D Order Management for COVID-19-Response

The 3D Printing Community has quickly risen to offer their capacity for printing additional supplies to slow the spread of the corona virus. But the question remains, how to get 3D printed supplies to hospital locations where they are needed. 3YOURMIND has setup an order management platform to connect hospitals and medical clinics with industrial 3D print producers for efficient production.

Launch of AM Webinars March 2020

We want to ensure you can still receive the updates we planned for AMUG and Rapid+TCT now that Additive Manufacturing conferences have been postponed due to the COVID-19 virus. We will begin with three webinars showing the presentations that were prepared for AMUG 2020. The highlight is our keynote with Erpro 3D Factory about how they are using software to establish fully digital, serial additive manufacturing. The use of software for automation is timely, as the world looks more closely at digital automation and connection.

Is Serial Additive Manufacturing Taking Off?

Over the past few years, there has been a shift in how engineers approach Additive Manufacturing. Initially, the technology was focused on rapid prototyping, creating parts for testing and design iteration. But in the last five years, engineers across the world have started to focus on suitable applications for end-use goods and reaching the full potential of additive manufacturing. Medicine, aerospace, automotive, logistics, consumer goods - in every industry there are hundreds of potential products and the question is: Which products can be moved to serial additive manufacturing?

The umati standard influences AM

Additive manufacturing technologies and materials have made significant progress over the past several years - but even the top production houses still handle the majority of their scheduling and quality control using manual processes. This is because of the complexity of the work, the lack of best practices and the development of independent machine data systems. We know from other industries (USB, CDs, paper sizes) once those standards are in place and in use - a whole host of other processes simplify and production costs drop. The same will be true for additive manufacturing machines - the easier it is to exchange and share information, the more efficient they are. Companies across all industries involved in production are requesting a universal machine interface to ensure clear data collection, streamlined communication channels and control of different machine types. Umati enables machine vendors to provide a connectivity interface to easily connect to customer-specific software solutions.

3YOURMIND Customer Success Stories from 2019

At Formnext 2018 our team spoke about the arrival of serial additive manufacturing. This significant shift in the AM industry was a big impetus for 3YOURMIND to develop our Agile MES – a software module that is able to manage a far greater volume of additive manufactured parts.

End-to-End Management Software in Additive Manufacturing

Since its introduction in 1988, Microsoft Office has reshaped the way we work. Graphic designers, engineers and office managers now have everything they need in a complete software package. What’s the common link between software companies like Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk and Siemens?

Video Interview on AM Digital Inventory

Recently, we brought together Daniel Burckhardt (Head of Product) and Brian Crotty (Marketing Director and Public Relations) to discuss the reasoning and strategies that the 3YOURMIND team used to develop the product release of their Digital Inventory.

The Future of Car Production - AM at Local Motors

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.

When To Switch to Additive Manufacturing

The emergence of new technologies makes for exciting times. Granted, additive manufacturing is hardly new, but ‘rapid prototyping’ as it was once known is now such an inadequate term it’s laughable. With recent partnerships like Adidas & Carbon and Erpro & Chanel opening the floodgates of genuine serial production, AM’s role as a profitable technology for mass-produced finished parts and direct-to-market products is irrefutable.

Software to Track AM Quality Control and Production

The industrial 3D printing and post-production of high-quality, end-use parts requires certified documentation. For safety-critical industries like automotive and aerospace, required QA documentation is lengthy and time consuming. 3YOURMIND has added features to their Agile MES that increase transparency and provide a thorough digital documentation trail for the entire AM production workflow.

3YOURMIND Customer Spotlight - Postnord

We went to the headquarter of PostNord to hear about their use of Additive Manufacturing, digital inventory and 3YOURMIND to reinvent their Supply Chain.

Connectivity with 12 Manufacturers: Agile MES

Bringing production floor automation to the next level will require real-time data. 3YOURMIND’s Agile MES now includes machine connectivity to bring production parameters directly into their software. All data is translated to the umati data standard for delivery speed and to support side-by-side comparison of multiple machines. This is an important step for optimizing machine utilization, adding production transparency and scaling additive manufacturing.

Hola desde España. 3YOURMIND@3DFactory Incubator

3YOURMIND recognizes Spain as an increasingly important economy for additive manufacturing capacity. The AM workflow software company has added ADDvance as an official partner and software distributor for the Spanish market to serve the companies there locally. The core 3YOURMIND team will also be partially located at the 3DFactory Incubator in Barcelona led by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona and Fundación Leitat, who will help make key introductions into the Spanish market. 3YOURMIND is positioning themselves as the go-to software for Spain’s growth in high-tech manufacturing.

Initial Streamlines AM Production With Automation Software

Over 100 enterprise customers are already using Prodline, the digital platform customized by 3YOURMIND for INITIAL. After six months, the majority of small and mid-sized orders are processed by a single employee so their dedicated sales team can focus on high-value and high-complexity projects. The cost savings and shorter lead times substantially benefit both Initial and their customers.

AM Part Identifier Now Offers Custom Reports

As 3YOURMIND’s AM Part Identifier adds customers and use cases, they have added two new features to improve the output results. Custom Reports provides much finer data sorting to target the algorithms on specific business case applications. Technology Recommendations provides pre-set algorithms to analyze AM use cases for specific technology applications. These developments were strongly influenced by their work with Bosch Industrial Additive Manufacturing and GEFERTEC. This release provides key improvements to increase the accuracy and usability of the AMPI module.

Digital Inventory in Automated 3D Part Warehouse

3YOURMIND, one of the leading providers of software solutions for additive manufacturing (industrial 3D-printing), is launching their Digital AM Inventory module. With this extension of the 3YOURMIND workflow software, AM experts and engineers can centralize their digital inventory of AM-ready parts and production data. 3D-Files in a Digital AM Inventory are then available throughout organizations to move into production with a single click. This saves significant costs compared to a physical component warehouse, and is an important step towards distributed manufacturing.

3YOURMIND Awarded €1.3 Million in Funding for AI

The investment bank of Berlin has awarded 3YOURMIND €1.3 million in Pro FIT funding, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Since 2014, 3YOURMIND software has been optimizing the industrial 3D printing (additive manufacturing) value chain for leading manufacturers in the US and Europe. This funding will be used to extend machine learning applications throughout their software suite.

Agile Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software Launch

3YOURMIND, one of the leading providers of software solutions for additive manufacturing (industrial 3D printing), launches their full version of their Agile Manufacturing Execution System (MES). At the AMUG (Additive Manufacturing Users Group) trade fair in Chicago (March 31 - April 4), the company is showing the applications and streamlined production workflows they have provided to early users.

Deutsche Bahn Increases AM-efficiency With 3OURMIND Platform

Orienting on the Future with Additive Manufacturing: Deutsche Bahn increases efficiency of AM processes with software solutions from 3YOURMIND. 3YOURMIND, the Berlin-based software provider for industrial 3D printing processes has extended their partnership with the Deutsche Bahn. Deutsche Bahn is using the software solutions from 3YOURMIND to collect promising 3D printing applications from throughout their company in order to assemble a digital spare parts warehouse.

AM veteran Stefan Ritt joins 3YOURMIND

3YOURMIND continues to populate its global team with the industry’s leading experts. The Berlin-based software company has recruited widely-respected AM veteran Stefan Ritt as their new Head of Global Marketing. After years of growth, 3YOURMIND continues to expand their global team to serve a growing international customer base throughout the U.S. and Europe.

Agile Manufacturing Execution System: Direct Integration with AM Ordering

Unlike other MES, this one was developed to manage the scheduling and prioritization of parts, and will significantly improve the digital management of AM Production. PRESS RELEASE NOVEMBER 7th, 2018 3YOURMIND, BERLIN. 3YOURMIND presents a new product, the only AM software that automatically recommends production schedules based on ordered parts New Agile Manufacturing Execution System launches with two initial core features: Smart Part Prioritization and Agile Production Scheduling The EOS Benchmark Production Team confirmed to be one of the participants of the Agile-MES pilot program Machine connection is already being developed as part of 3YOURMIND’s 2019 Product Roadmap 3YOURMIND is presenting at formnext 2018, their product suite to bring customers further into Agile Manufacturing.

AM Part Identifier: New Software Automatically Checks a Part's Economic Potential for 3D Printing

AM Part Identifier: Use Case Screening

3YOURMIND To Attend TCT Show 2018

The company’s leadership in streamlining processes for Additive Manufacturing takes center stage at the TCT Show in Birmingham with the re-launching of their AM Part Identifier. The new features empower companies to increase the number of parts allocated to additive manufacturing. By enabling instant economic recommendations, decision makers can quickly identify the right business cases for their company.

AM Summit Lifts the Hood on Additive Manufacturing

The first edition of the AM summit will take place on August 28th - a virtual, online and free conference on additive manufacturing. Widely seen by experts as a relatively untapped method of production, the Summit offers an incredible opportunity to discover how companies can implement AM into their business and become part of the next industrial revolution. Industry experts, engineers and production managers from various sectors will all share their know-how and expertise in the field.

How to Manufacture Using the Amazon Model

Over the past decade, primary business models in almost every industry have shifted because of digitization. Leaders of the digital economy, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook, have leveraged this shift and used software systems to harness, evaluate and process data that have taken over economic leadership in the Platform Era. As a result, the total economic value of harnessing, processing, and sorting data has overtaken the production of goods – at least for now.

A High-Tech Weld Leads Across Berlin

GEFERTEC, a high-tech outfitter of the Smart Factory and inventor of the new 3DMP metal-printing process, implements 3YOURMIND software. Just 19 kilometers from the Charlottenburg Innovation Center (CHIC) is GEFERTEC’s brand-new Marzahn Application Center. Stephan Kuehr, the tech wizard of the 3YOURMIND team, makes it in 45 minutes. He knows it saves time - short distances in Berlin can actually take longer with a car or public transport.

5 Problems Preventing 3D Services From Being Competitive

As the additive manufacturing market grows, so does the competition. Discover 5 key challenges that may impact your service bureau's longevity.

3YOURMIND Unveils Advanced IP Protection Powered by Identify3D

3YOURMIND and Identify3D have partnered to offer to their clients the most comprehensive and secure end-to-end 3D production system on the market. The Identify3D technology suite will be added to the Enterprise Platform for industrial 3D printing from 3YOURMIND. Enhanced IP protection will be offered throughout all stages of streamlined additive manufacturing workflows using the 3YOURMIND platforms. The partnership is another step forward to bring 3D printing into widespread adoption.

PostNord Introduces 3YOURMIND Platform for 3D Printing

PostNord is the leading supplier of communication and logistics solutions in the Nordic region. In 2017, PostNord began a significant investment in providing 3D printing services through its subsidiary company PostNord Strålfors, to make the 3D market more accessible to both businesses and consumers. Now they have partnered with 3YOURMIND and are using their software platform to drive their on-demand production.

How to Allocate Your Time to the Right 3D Printing Services Customers

Discover how to maximize value by allocating your time to the right AM customers.

Improve 3D Printing Performance Using Analytics

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

How 3D Printing Service Providers Can Overcome Manual Quoting

Discover how 3D printing service providers can streamline their operations by eliminating manual price quoting.

3YOURMIND Opens French Office

France is a worldwide manufacturing leader in the aerospace, automotive, construction and medical industries. Over the past 2 years, the number of French companies adopting industrial 3D printing as part of their production cycle has increased substantially. 3YOURMIND is opening an office in Paris to intensify the support of their French customers and provide their software to support France’s move into Industry 4.0.

InstAMetal about Advantages of AM in Metal

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.

Metal 3D Printing at Production Speed - Interview

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.

3YOURMIND Raises $12M to Transform Industrial 3D Printing

Series A Funds Targeted to Build on Strong US Market Entry with East Coast Expansion

Siemens: 3D Printing to Drive Effective Marketing

Learn how businesses can use 3D printed models to drive marketing and secure more clients.

How Can Additive Manufacturing Lower Automotive Costs?

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.

5 Ways Additive Manufacturing Lowers Costs for Automotive

The automotive industry is constantly balancing the efficiency of traditional production lines and the demand of servicing customers worldwide. Heads of production and cost analysts need to determine if the benefits of mass fabrication outweigh shipping costs, storage costs, and the amount of time required for production against the benefits of Additive Manufacturing. But as the technology comes of age, the scales are shifting...

Metal 3D Printing #2: Healthcare and Architecture

In our previous post we discussed the current use cases of metal 3D printing in the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries, and the growth that metal AM technologies are bringing into these sectors. This post focuses on healthcare and architecture, the other two industries that are being fundamentally changed by the adoption of metal AM.

3YOURMIND's 3D Printing with Solid Edge ST10

PRESS RELEASE 31st July 2017 3YOURMIND/Berlin 3YOURMIND provides a native 3D printing integration embedded in professional 3D CAD modeling software. Users can access a full suite of tools to prepare models for additive manufacturing in a variety of materials and production processes. Using the 3YOURMIND print service portal, companies can directly order from trusted 3D printing services approved by Solid Edge.

New Feature: Commenting on 3D Projects

Additive ManufacturingThe increasing complexity of today’s 3D projects demands simpler and more efficient communication processes. The comments feature within platforms will accelerate production and decision making as well as remove errors caused by inefficient communication.

Using Metal 3D Printing in Aerospace and Automotive

Much of the current news about 3D printing revolves around the rapid expansion of applications for a singular class of materials: metal. As the advances in 3D metal technology enable new use cases, metal AM is driving the progression of advanced manufacturing into new industrial applications. These innovative developments in all manufacturing sectors are expected to grow exponentially in the next ten years. All industries will increase profitability by improving the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of their production processes.

Part Inventory Overload for Additive Manufacturing

3D Printing is already impacting every major production industry – from automotive to aerospace – because for the first time, the technology enables the production of individualized parts without increasing manufacturing cost per piece. From GKN to Boeing, business across the globe are investing in AM to get an early access to the benefits this innovative technology provides.

Why the US Economy Needs 3D Printing More than Ever

The United States is a world leader in additive manufacturing. A majority of the top AM companies are based in the US, but a shrinking workforce of skilled laborers has led to uncertainty about the expansion of AM. Throughout the US, educational environments are shifting and the government has renewed funding for advanced manufacturing to ensure that the 3D printing industry achieves its potential and benefits the US economy.

3YOURMIND Joins Stanford Startx Accelerator for Summer 2017

3YOURMIND will leverage the elite StartX accelerator network in the heart of Silicon Valley to strengthen the entry of their industrial 3D printing platform into the US market.