Additive manufacturing aids quest to achieve rapid prototyping in an ever-evolving engineering landscape

The pandemic has significantly disrupted traditional supply chains, causing a distinct and accelerated shift that is unlikely to be reversed. This disruption has led to increased adoption of existing technologies – including additive manufacturing (AM), which has become increasingly important for industry players to fulfil their rapid prototyping and production requirements.

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In a rapidly evolving engineering space, having access to services that can facilitate the fast provision of prototypes or parts that are suited to a wide variety of applications can provide a real competitive edge.

Recognising this, RS Components developed a partnership with digital manufacturer Protolabs, as part of its Design and Manufacturing Solutions suite.

With AM being relevant to key industry developments, including the connected world, sustainability, democratisation of manufacturing and hyper-personalisation, there are many opportunities for it.

Read the full article in the March issue of DPA