Analysis: 3D printing or mining companies to optimize the supply chain
According to a report released by Accenture, the environment in which most mining companies conduct business activities is often very remote and harsh, frequently requiring replacement of parts and huge investment, and 3D printing technology provides mining companies with an opportunity to optimize the supply chain.
Potential impact on mining operations
3D printing , one of the rapid prototyping technologies . It is a technique for constructing objects by layer-by-layer printing based on digital model files and using adhesive materials such as powdered metal or plastic. It is often used in mold making and industrial design to make models. It is gradually used in the direct manufacture of some products, and there are already parts printed using this technology. 3D printing technology may not only challenge the traditional concept of “economies of scaleâ€, but also create new value in an era of increasingly scarce resources, increasing volatility, and increasing demand for flexibility and customized services. So, with advanced 3D printing technology capabilities, how will mining operations work?
Many of the features of 3D printing technology are closely related to mining companies and their supply chains and operations. Because a core function of 3D printing is that it does not require a mold or a minimum batch size in terms of ordering or manufacturing. This feature supports true “on-demand†supply chain management. This on-demand concept, combined with the mobility features of 3D printing, enables effective “in-package†manufacturing strategies for equipment and components. For mines, the cost of downtime is very expensive, and the impact of 3D printing on spare parts and repair parts logistics can revolutionize the concept of parts supply and inventory maintenance in the supply chain.
At present, there are spare parts in the supply chain, that is, to establish physical inventory on site or to establish a logistics network to distribute spare parts at a high cost in a short period of time to ensure the normal operation of the machine. If the mine site has advanced 3D printing capabilities, even in remote areas of the mine site, you can find the required spare parts model in the digital repair parts library and you can produce it anytime, anywhere. With digital storage of spare parts, warehousing and inventory costs can be reduced, eliminating the lengthy and expensive process of transporting parts to remote locations, ultimately reducing the high cost of long-distance, multiple air transport major components.
However, this will also lead to new requirements for the procurement and management of raw materials. 3D printing technology uses raw materials, not finished products. These materials are usually large quantities of powder and therefore have a lower shipping cost. Comparing the price of raw materials with the price of complex finished products, reducing the inventory of finished products will also release a large amount of cash.
When building new mines in new locations, on-demand production capabilities will have significant advantages. If the required accessories are different from the common accessories, it is difficult to predict the restocking time of all accessories. Coupled with climate change and weather volatility affecting the supply chain, 3D printing technology can make the most of it. In the event of a bad situation, 3D printing is more able to guarantee the timely availability of the desired product.
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