
Fast Radius
@fastradius
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Making new things possible to improve the state of the world.
Chicago, IL
Joined August 2014
The #manufacturing sector can and must help lead the fight against #inflation.📈 💵.Manufacturing can unlock ways to make more using less, ultimately dropping prices and allowing the consumer dollar to go further. Read how. 👇.
industryweek.com
If transparency and faster turnaround had been the norm before 2020, our supply chains would have better absorbed shocks and stresses.
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Have #supplychain issues become a fixture of our daily lives?. According to John Nanry, COO of Fast Radius, it doesn't have to be. Read how nearly half of the #engineers surveyed have tried #JIT and moved away from the strategy. #cloudmanufacturing $FSRD.
sme.org
Just In Time (JIT) manufacturing has guided industry for decades. But JIT's time may be running out.
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We are honored to be nominated alongside @GM as a finalist in the @SPEAutomotive 51st Annual #Automotive Innovation Awards Competition in the category of #additivemanufacturing for the production of a Pedestrian Protection Block. Read more:
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Now #engineers can find the most cost-effective way to make parts. 🙌. We provide extensive cost insights - including price estimates, cost drivers, and price-per-part at different volumes. Learn More: $FSRD
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4️⃣ ways to save time and money on low volume #CNCmachining production runs:.- Use standardized, simple designs.- Avoid thin walls, tall walls, and narrow pockets.- Avoid unnecessary text or finishing processes.- Choose the proper material.
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The demand for #CNC machining continues to grow, hitting $56.4 billion in 2021. And with it, the rise of #Swissmachining. #engineering #engineers #manufacturing
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Today’s #supplychain and #manufacturing infrastructure are broken. But is there a better way?. We think so. #cloudmanufacturing #digital $FSRD
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It's time to get the facts straight. Here's the truth about five of the most common #CNC myths. 🔍 @engineeringcom #manufacturingmonth #engineers.
engineering.com
Fast Radius reveals what engineers should know about CNC machining.
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Polycarbonate is a strong and impact-resistant #thermoplastic used across a variety of industries, including #automotive and #medical. There are several different kinds of #polycarbonate on the market, here is everything you need to know. $FSRD
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3D-printed coasters using Carbon® Digital Light Synthesis™ and repurposed RPU 70 or EPX 82 waste resin. #manufacturingmonth
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Critical ❌ .Non-critical ⚠️ .Passed ✅ . Identifying issues early with automated DFM checks! ✅ ✅ ✅.#manufacturing #engineers $FSRD
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A robot gripper that can pick up almost anything! 😮. See how Bastian Solutions partnered with @fastradius and @Carbon to develop a gripper unlike anything else on the market with #additive technology. #manufacturingmonth #additivemanufacturing $FSRD
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RT @EWirtzberger: @Seneca_High’s IT program took a giant leap forward today by signing @fastradius as a business partner ✍🏼 Our scholars as….
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Sunlight plays a huge role in the breakdown of outdoor parts. ☀️ .Here's what we know about the UV qualities of polypropylene versus nylon: #manufacturingmonth #engineers #design
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#3Dprinting is a key enabler of a wide range of company goals, especially among small and medium-sized #manufacturers. Follow the advice of industry thought leaders on the right way to enter #additivemanufacturing.
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Until recently, #additivemanufacturing technologies weren't able to produce end-use parts. But now, with developed materials, techniques, and technologies, it has become a true competitor to traditional #manufacturing solutions.
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Because #3Dprinted parts often have visible layer lines or rough surfaces, we recommend using a #postprocessing method to improve the look and feel, especially for an end-use product. #additivemanufacturing .
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By ground, air, sea, or. Internet. The internet is now the fourth mode of transportation to move parts. See what this means for the future of the #supplychain. #cloudmanufacturing #manufacturing
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Looking to push the boundaries of what's possible in lower-volume, critical part production, @Aptiv enlisted the help of @Carbon and @fastradius to make it happen. ⬇️. Result: Cut time-to-market by 16 weeks! 50% faster than traditional molding solutions.
tctmagazine.com
How Aptiv worked with Fast Radius to produce a trailer-tow connector cap that would meet Ford’s expectations for the best possible cost and speedy, flexible production.
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48% of #engineers, product designers, and #procurement professionals have moved away from the #JIT model as businesses work to build more resilient #supplychains.
sdcexec.com
Small businesses are disproportionately affected by current disruptions. Here’s how to build more resilient supply chains with limited resources.
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