SUSTAINABILITY
“ Light Rider ” motorcycle with an optimized , 3D-printed frame
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the time to market . With supply chains in the crosshairs for major emissions reduction efforts , Additive Manufacturing can :
• Produce parts on-demand
• Prevent manufacturers from overproducing items
• Less parts will mean lower demand for items needing to be stored in a facility “ This helps to build a more robust and agile supply chain , compared to shipping parts around the globe as demand continues to fluctuate during an economic downturn ,” Krzeminski describes .
EOS has developed a web-based cost-per-part calculator , available to its customers to rapidly estimate production costs .
“ From this foundational product data , EOS has collected carbon emission data around
“ Initiatives to be more sustainable can certainly be difficult to catalyse and knowing where to start can be overwhelming ”
DAVE KRZEMINSKI SENIOR ADDITIVE MINDS CONSULTANT , EOS
86 October 2023