| Heavy-duty carmaker DTNA North America (DTNA) announced it will 3D rare parts to print on demand in order to create a more efficient supply chain. The Portland, Oregon car company has been with the 3D printing service office Technology House and will be using SLS 3D printing to select plastic parts during the trial period Qualified components will be digitized into the DTNA digital warehouse.  During the trial period, DTNA will 3D-print the nameplate, map pocket and plastic cover according to the customer's requirements. According to DTNA, the 3D printed parts have been verified to meet the durability requirements and are visually similar to the conventionally manufactured parts. Publish the 'Controlled Quantities' of these 3D printed components and get feedback from the customers and technicians who subscribed to these printed components and will record data to evaluate the performance and potential future needs of these 3D printed components. DTNA says that 3D printed components will better serve customers who require older trucks or those who need parts on an irregular basis. In DTNA's digital warehouse, parts are digitized and stored in the DTNA without the need for maintenance Tools and physical inventory.Print parts on demand to shorten lead time. Jay Johnson, general manager of DTDA Aftermarket Supply Chain, said: 'For the past five years, DTNA has invested significant financial and intellectual resources in the supply chain network to provide our customers faster, at any time Parts added. "Johnson added:" DTNA's 3D printing technology today is just the beginning, as we continue to develop this technology to become a benchmark for parts supply. Through this pilot program, DTNA is following the steps of its parent company Daimler AG, which has been printing 3D parts for truck 3D since 2016. In August this year, DTNA's sister company Mercedes- Mercedes started SLM 3D printed metal parts. Source: 天工 社 |
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