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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.
Read ArticleIs 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.
Read ArticleSurvey 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.
Read ArticleBulk 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.
Read ArticleWe 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND'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.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read ArticleWant 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…
Read ArticleDo More With Our Expanded AM Material Database
Have greater configuration control for AM material that your organization already uses.
Read ArticleSay Hello to the New and Improved Digital Warehouse
This month, we have double the feature updates to share! Keep reading to learn more.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read ArticleEvaluate 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.
Read ArticleEOS North America and 3YOURMIND Launch Rapid Part Identifier Program
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Read ArticleTrack 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.
Read ArticleWhat 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.
Read ArticleIs 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.
Read ArticleWhat are the Benefits of Distributed Manufacturing?
In this article, learn why distributed manufacturing is changing how businesses think about their supply chains.
Read ArticleKeep Communication Between Teams With New Internal Comments
Explore 3YOURMIND's latest software updates in our June product newsletter.
Read Article7 Benefits of Digital Warehousing
Want to learn more about digital warehousing? In this article explore seven benefits of this cutting-edge technology.
Read ArticleU.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.
Read ArticleWhich 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.
Read ArticleNow Available: On-Demand Manufacturing in Defense eBook
Get your free copy of our latest ebook: "On-Demand Manufacturing in Defense."
Read Article7 Questions to Ask About Additive Manufacturing Software
Learn what questions you should ask your additive manufacturing software partner before signing the dotted line.
Read ArticleCan 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?
Read ArticleGet Through RFQs Faster With Simplified Part Procurement
Explore 3YOURMIND's latest software updates.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read Article5 Technology Trends that Will Shape Industry 4.0
Explore five technology trends that will drive the next wave of industry.
Read ArticleHow to Improve Spare Parts Management for Maintenance
In this article, learn six tactics for improving spare parts management for maintenance.
Read ArticleWhat is a Digital Inventory, and Why is It Important?
Learn why digital inventories are gaining momentum in manufacturing and part procurement.
Read ArticleNow You Can Evaluate Your 2D Part Drawings With 3YOURMIND
You asked, and we answered. Machine-read analysis of 2D drawings is here.
Read ArticleHow to Harness 3D Printing for Defense and Combat Readiness
Learn how the defense industry leverages additive manufacturing to spur innovation and enhance combat readiness.
Read ArticleArkema'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.
Read ArticleOn Demand Manufacturing: What It Is and How To Use It
Discover why on-demand manufacturing is gaining momentum as an alternative manufacturing model.
Read Article6 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.
Read ArticleHow to Achieve Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
In this article, learn how your manufacturing organization can develop its digital transformation strategy.
Read ArticleShould Your Manufacturing Software be Cloud vs. On-Premise?
In this article, explore the pros and cons of cloud-based vs. on-premise manufacturing software.
Read ArticleWhat 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.
Read ArticleWhat 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.
Read ArticleNeed 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.
Read ArticleWhat are the Benefits of On Demand Manufacturing Software?
Learn how on-demand manufacturing software can improve production quality and efficiency.
Read ArticleNew Basket Design Makes Orders and Requests Even Easier
Explore the latest product updates coming to 3YOURMIND.
Read ArticleRevolutionizing 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.
Read ArticleManage 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.
Read ArticleHow to Leverage Digital Warehousing for the Railway Industry
Find out why railway experts from Alstom and Wabtec are betting big on digital warehousing
Read Article3YOURMIND Selected to Present at Hexagon’s Sixth Sense Summit
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Read ArticleMaintenance 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.
Read ArticleFAQs: 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND Automates Machine-Read Drawings With Werk24
3YOURMIND introduces a new functionality powered by Werk24 that analyzes two-dimensional technical drawings for additive manufacturing applications.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND, 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.
Read ArticleHow Railway Companies Benefit From Additive Manufacturing
Read case studies to see how 3YOURMIND customers are leveraging additive manufacturing for the railway industry.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read ArticleA Step-by-Step Guide to On-Demand Manufacturing
Leverage additive manufacturing to print parts when and where they are needed. In this guide, find out how your company can develop its on-demand manufacturing strategy to build a more robust supply chain.
Read ArticleWe 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND Announces Bas de Jong as Chief Operations Officer
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Read ArticleMarkforged 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.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleCustomer 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.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read ArticleYouth-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.
Read ArticleSpectroplast Increases Machine Utilization by 50%
Spectroplast increases machine utilization by 50% using 3YOURMIND's on-demand manufacturing solution.
Read Article5 Keys to Successfully Enable On-Demand Manufacturing
Eager to develop an on-demand manufacturing model? Learn how to successfully leverage additive manufacturing on-demand.
Read ArticleHow to Identify Use Cases for On-Demand Manufacturing
Learn how industries leverage additive manufacturing solutions to improve on-demand capabilities.
Read ArticleEnable Consistent Part Quality for On-Demand Manufacturing
Learn how to clear part quality hurdles in additive manufacturing.
Read ArticleIncrease Production Rates for On-Demand Manufacturing
Find out why increasing the production rate is essential to enable on-demand manufacturing.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read Article3 Ways to Share AM Knowledge for On-Demand Manufacturing
Build up additive manufacturing expertise in your organization to strategically pursue on-demand manufacturing.
Read Article10 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.
Read ArticleWhat 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.
Read ArticleCIPRES 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.
Read ArticleZIGGZAGG 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read ArticleHow to Unlock Business Potential in Your AM Service Bureau
Learn how AM service bureaus can address workflow challenges to scale-up business.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleYour 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleAdditive 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!
Read ArticlePhillips 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND Raises $12.4M in Continued Series A+ Round
The funding will fuel the company’s ambition to advance end-to-end production processes digitization.
Read ArticleSNCF 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read Article3 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.
Read ArticleImpact 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.
Read Article4 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read Article3 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.
Read ArticleOil & 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND Closes Series A+ Investment
This investment will accelerate 3YOURMIND´s further growth by exploring new market opportunities to build smarter manufacturing infrastructures internationally.
Read Article5 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND’s Agile ERP & MES 4.0
Get to know the latest version of 3YOURMIND's Agile ERP and Agile MES products.
Read ArticleInterview: 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleThe 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.
Read Article3D 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?
Read ArticleBuild 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.
Read ArticleIs 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read Article5 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.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read ArticleWebinar 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.
Read ArticleWebinar 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleWebinar 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.
Read Article3D 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.
Read ArticleLaunch 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.
Read ArticleIs 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?
Read ArticleThe 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleEnd-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?
Read ArticleVideo 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.
Read ArticleThe 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.
Read ArticleWhen 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.
Read ArticleSoftware 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleConnectivity 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.
Read ArticleHola 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.
Read ArticleInitial 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.
Read ArticleAM 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.
Read ArticleDigital 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleAgile 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.
Read ArticleDeutsche 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.
Read ArticleAM 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.
Read ArticleAgile 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.
Read ArticleAM Part Identifier: New Software Automatically Checks a Part's Economic Potential for 3D Printing
AM Part Identifier: Use Case Screening
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleAM 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.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read ArticleA 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.
Read Article5 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticlePostNord 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.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read ArticleImprove 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.
Read ArticleHow 3D Printing Service Providers Can Overcome Manual Quoting
Discover how 3D printing service providers can streamline their operations by eliminating manual price quoting.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleInstAMetal 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.
Read ArticleMetal 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND Raises $12M to Transform Industrial 3D Printing
Series A Funds Targeted to Build on Strong US Market Entry with East Coast Expansion
Read ArticleSiemens: 3D Printing to Drive Effective Marketing
Learn how businesses can use 3D printed models to drive marketing and secure more clients.
Read ArticleHow 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.
Read Article5 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...
Read ArticleMetal 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND'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.
Read ArticleNew 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.
Read ArticleUsing 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.
Read ArticlePart 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.
Read ArticleWhy 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.
Read Article3YOURMIND 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.
Read ArticleUS Leads 3D Printing with a Major Potential for Growth
Every year, innovation strengthens additive manufacturing’s foothold within the global economy. But even with the steady growth of the current market share, there still exists a vast potential for expansion, especially in the United States, which is expected to remain at the forefront of AM in the coming years. The American automotive, medical, dental, and aerospace sectors stand out as key factors in the major growth potential.
Read ArticleToom Uses 3YOURMIND to Offer 3D Printing for Home Improvement
Toom is now providing their consumers with access to next generation 3D production.Customers can directly order 3D prints or upload a 2D file that will be modeled for them by a professional 3D service. In a few clicks, 3D orders can be placed on the platform to be picked up on the next visit to Toom!
Read ArticleNew Feature: Share and Collaborate on 3D Projects
The average 10-20 person product design team includes engineers and designers, project managers and the purchasing department. 3YOURMIND makes their work simpler with Team Access for 3D Print Projects. The platform enables the team to add members to work on 3D projects (and comment in them) simply as inputting their email address.
Read ArticleGKN and 3YOURMIND Enable Simple Online Access to Metal 3D Printing
Automated Systems to Verify 3D Models and Streamline Pricing for High-Performance 3D Metal Printing
Read ArticleEOS and 3YOURMIND Automate 3D Part Identification
3YOURMIND's part screening and business case functionality scans existing part inventories to determine optimal parts for Additive Manufacturing and guarantee a profitable transition into Industry 4.0.
Read ArticleIntegrating Functional Design into 3D Printing for Prototypes - Part 2
The more cost effective the prototyping process is, the more and easier it can be to implement it into the design process. 3D printing will become a crucial factor in increasing the rate of innovation, and those companies that master the use pre-assembly for prototyping will have a clear advantage.
Read ArticleIntegrating Functional Design into 3D Printing for Prototypes
Functional design is a simple concept that has large implications when combined with 3D printing. The goal is to simply design modularly so that each individual component serves a specific, individual function. It is very similar to many agile practices that are used in programming and management to ensure that all development goals are in small manageable pieces with potential to test and receive feedback quickly.
Read ArticleBreaking the 3D Printing Barrier for the Ordinary
In an exclusive interview with 3YOURMIND, Meltwerk the Berlin based company founded in 2015 under the brand Trinckle3D, explain the reasons behind their production decisions that support their main mission, to break the barrier between ordinary people and 3D Printing.
Read ArticlePolymers for Apium's FFF 3D Printing
In this interview with Apium, learn how high-performance polymers can be applied in various industrial applications in the fields of prototyping, R&D, individual parts, and small batches.
Read ArticleInnovative 3D Solutions For Blazing Sorbets
Blazing Sorbets is unique because of their innovative formula to freeze alcohol. Their patented production process allowed them to commercialize frozen cocktails that keep the same percentage of alcohol (11%-18%) as the original one. Their packaging which was prototyped using 3D printing services on 3YOURMIND is the key component to marketing the product and maintaining the frozen cocktail.
Read ArticleMeshify Lattice Structures: Lightweight Components
Meshify is a software tool which enables designs that take full advantage of 3D printing and create something that’s never been available before. The secret of Meshify’s successes lies in their innovative algorithms that create structures with significantly less material. This has a significant impact on 3D printing, where material is in direct proportion to cost and production time. Over the past few years they have developed advanced processes to reduce the material while maintaining the strength of industrial components.
Read ArticleBio-printing, Bio-inks and organ donation
Lutz Kloke, an expert in bio-printing and the Founder of Cellbricks, a Berlin based company, gives us an insight into the status of technology, the legal gaps, public acceptance of the practice, and his vision for the near future.
Read ArticleISS: 3D Printing in Zero Gravity
How 3D printing technology is adapted for use in space? "Made In Space is working on expanding this technology to other realms of on-orbit manufacturing, including the construction of large-scale structures in free space by Archinaut." During an exclusive interview with 3YOURMIND Made in Space's Product Strategist, Harrison Pitman gave us insight into Zero Gravity production.
Read ArticleTop 3D printing innovators meet in Berlin
Almost 2 years ago, the Berliner 3D-Druck Netzwerk was founded as a partnership between Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH and 3YOURMIND GmbH. The network has grown to be a meeting point for over 150 3D printing enthusiasts attending each event. There are few places where so many companies working on the cusp of innovation exchange ideas and momentum.
Read ArticleHow Do Aerospace Companies Benefit from 3D Printing?
In the past few years, we have witnessed the private sector entering the 3D Printing industry, using the technology to gain a more competitive edge with smaller series of production for the iterative development of their new spacecraft. They can build reliable, usable prototypes that allow them to optimize functionality while producing an entirely new class of efficient vehicles.
Read ArticleIoT + 3D Printing = Mass Customization
The Internet of Things (IoT) represents an opportunity for objects to learn from us and become responsive to our needs in the moment. But that data can also affect the design of the next generation products around us. Companies can provide mass customization using 3D printing as the driving technology.
Read Article3YOURMIND Expands Services in the US
The leading software provider for 3D Printing is establishing a presence in the US market. Their temporary office, established last August will now become a permanent location for the Berlin based tech company.
Read ArticleHow Top Space Companies are Profiting From 3D Printing
Aerospace companies are poised for significant gains by integrating additive manufacturing. They benefit from reducing weight at every opportunity so lightweight components make a huge difference in cost and feasibility for space. Remote, on-demand, and small batch production are also significant factors for space travel. And the real future is in producing new components directly in space from other parts.
Read ArticleManufacturing Impact: Winergy’s Functional, 3D Printed Gear Drive Model
In wind power, as in most maturing industries, it is increasingly difficult to stand out among the service providers. Winergy produces the world’s largest offshore turbine and gearbox. They were looking for a way to display the complex gear mechanisms that are used to translate the wind energy into electric power within the turbine. They commissioned 3YOURMIND to create a 3D printed model of the gear drive.
Read Article3YOURMIND Announces Automated Pricing for Metal 3D Printing
In order to meet the production demands of industrial uses, Additive Manufacturing is becoming increasingly oriented on metal. 3YOURMIND, the leading provider of 3D printing software solutions, has announced the world’s first fully automated price calculation and management tool - specifically for metal printing. They provide 3D print services to Enterprise customers who are surging towards a fully automated workflow for metal. For more information, you can visit 3YOURMIND, the Startup Challenge Winners at formnext 2016, Stand B60H.
Read Article3YOURMIND Winner of Formnext Start-Up Challenge 2016
Professional Software Solutions for Additive Manufacturing 3YOURMIND announces it has been named the Winner of the formnext Start-up Challenge, in the 2nd Annual Competition organized by formnext. 3YOURMIND was selected from a pool of companies younger than five years with a product specific to Additive Manufacturing that is already launched to market. Photo source: 3D Printing Industry
Read Article3YOURMIND Partners With DPD to Redifine Logistics
Integrating Additive Manufacturing with logistics will enable mobile and dynamic production. The future combination of additive manufacturing and logistics will enable a new era of on-demand manufacturing. 3YOURMIND is partnering with DPD Germany to reinvent the Supply Chain Management.
Read ArticleAutomotive Leaders Shift Production With 3D Printing
Discover why automotive leaders are capitalizing on print-on-demand technology.
Read ArticleFunctional 3D Printed Turbine Model for Siemens
Making an impact at trade events and in customer presentations is increasingly difficult as the number of venders, media hype and advertising grows each year. When Siemens was looking for a novel way to present their new SGT-8000H series turbine they called upon their partnership with 3YOURMIND. The engine performs at an efficiency of 60.75% (TUV certified) in combination with the combined cycle operation. That makes it one of the most efficient gas-fired power plants in the world. The complex turbine combines proven product lines with innovative technologies, rendered with high-detail as a 3D model.
Read ArticleHow to Leverage 3D Printing in Dental and Medical Industries
How to combine existing and innovating technology to improve quality, and reduce costs of medical supplies. Medical costs are one of the major problems that societies face, especially in countries with aging populations. One of the biggest cost considerations for medical and dental solutions is producing small batch custom parts that are adjusted to patient's unique body form.
Read ArticleUpdated Integration for Solid Edge ST9
We at 3YOURMIND are always looking to expand our range of 3D printing software applications. We are happy to announce a new free integration for Solid Edge® ST9 software, the mainstream computer-aided design (CAD) solution from Siemens’ product lifecycle management (PLM) software business. The 3YOURMIND plugin for Solid Edge ST9 can help users correct and optimize their CAD data for 3D printing, as well as compare and choose from many printing services providers, with just a single click.
Read ArticleCombining 3D Printing and a self powered Internet of Things
Global electronics distributor and online community, element14 has partnered with 3YOURMIND to provide a customizable, 3D printable switch for the EnOceanSwitch Design Kit. The partnership between the 3 companies allows the ideas developed for the Internet of Things (IoT) to be seamlessly integrated into products with 3D printing. EnOcean has released the core design files - so makers can make simple adjustment and printing them via 3YOURMIND in over 150+ Materials and Finishes. The only limit to the final application is the imagination of the creator!
Read ArticleUtilizing 3D Printing Workflows in Architecture
3D Printing also offers several key “shortcuts” to streamline the presentation of architectural concepts and the development of new designs. Accessing these tools gives a streamlined method to present complex designs and makes small batch production much more feasible. The design and prototyping processes can have quicker iterations and higher accuracy with no additional cost.
Read ArticleIFA 2016: 3YOURMIND in Techwatch Hall
Industrial 3D Printing - without owning a 3D printer. The winner of the 2016 German Innovation Award is presenting its software solution at IFA 2016. Visit us at our Community stand Hall 11.1 - Stand 2.
Read ArticleHow is 3D Printing Affecting Architecture?
The craft of architecture is part of the wave of industries being reshaped by 3D Printing. While the press has been centered around large-format 3D Printing of office buildings in Dubaï, many fundamental, simple workflow changes are already being utilized within architecture firms to improve the speed of design iterations and quality of presentation detail. 3D printing allows for the complex forms of modern architecture to be easily created and refined as visual models prior to construction. Architecture firms that maximize the additive technologieswill be able better integrate visuals into presentations and understand additive manufacturing when it becomes applicable for architecture on a larger scale.
Read ArticleBerlin-based 3YOURMIND Wins the 2016 German Innovation Prize
The 3D printing company convinced the highly qualified prize jury - 3YOURMIND will develop the world’s leading platform for 3D printing. PRESS RELEASE 12.April 2016 3YOURMIND/Berlin
Read ArticleAthenaDiaX uses 3YOURMIND for wearables prototyping
As medical and sensing technologies become more accessible and more inexpensive, firms like AthenaDiaX are able to quickly implement wearable sensors into diagnostic devices for clinical trials. 3D Printing plays a key role in speeding up the process of making that data accessible. 3YOURMIND’s platform allows a streamlined workflow to have prototype and small-batch devices printed by professional vendors. The time which used to be spent on project management and production oversight can now be applied directly to development and implementation.
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