3D Hubs, an online marketplace for local 3D printing, scores $7M Series B
Steve O'Hear for TechCrunch: 3D Hubs, an online marketplace for 3D printing services, is tapping into two recent trends enabled by industrial 3D printing: the rapid prototyping of new products, and the move to personalised and bespoke production.
The Amsterdam-headquartered startup connects those requiring 3D printing with local 3D printers, both through its website that lets you order 3D printing jobs online, including getting a real-time quote, and via an API that enables companies to automate short production runs of products on-demand.
The latter, of course, is also powering “zero-inventory” manufacturing: products are only produced on a per-order basis (and in some instances are also fulfilled directly to the end customer), which is another trend that is starting to gain traction. Cont'd...
Records 1 to 1 of 1
Featured Product
Collision Awareness Products - The Leader in Intersection Protection
The Look Out 4 is a motion-activated forklift intersection warning system designed to alert warehouse personnel of cross-traffic at 4-way intersections, using sensors and high-visibility LED lighting to reduce the risk of forklift-pedestrian collisions. With full 360° coverage and easy installation, it's ideal for high-traffic, blind-spot intersections where visibility is limited and quick reaction time is critical.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
PickerPal Products
At PickerPal Products, we provide safety gates to assist with fall prevention or accidents in pick modules or on mezzanine platforms. Our affordable PickerPal Arms help your workers stay safe when off-loading pallets. We value integrity and have a valuable edge against many of our competitors because of our insight. As members of the Material Handling Equipment Distribution Association™ (MHEDA), the Material Handling Industry™ (MHI), and the National Safety Council™, we understand the need for safety in distribution centers.
