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LINK3D helps customer understand how to optimize their supply chain and distribution, and reduce companies carbon footprint |
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LINK3D wants to make 3d printing accessible for everyone in the world and give an equal opportunity to inovate |
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Link3D uses an online network to compile service bureaus and generate matches based on customer and vendor data |
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With LINK3D engineers can quickly access industry-specific service bureaus across the globe through a secure portal in real time |
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Advanced Manufacturing Now Podcast by James D. Sawyer, July 10, 2017
In this sponsored podcast, Manufacturing Engineering’s Jim Sawyer interviews Shane Fox, founder and CEO of Link3D, to learn how the company’s proprietary technology provides engineers with a secure, fully automated request-for-quote process to identify vetted additive manufacturing partners from around the world. |
LINK3D In the Press Timeline
May 1, 2019
Additive Rocket Corporation to implement Link3D’s Manufacturing Execution System Link3D has announced its partnership with Additive Rocket Corporation at AeroDef. ARC is an aerospace company that produces metal additively manufactured rocket engines for the expanding space industry. The partnership will reportedly enable the introduction of Link3D’s AM-focused Manufacturing Execution System (MES) into ARC’s workflow, which will allow the company to streamline its Additive Manufacturing production and implement a data-driven approach. |
December 6, 2018
EOS North America Integrates Link3D Software for Optimized Additive Manufacturing Workflow In an ongoing proof of concept trial, LINK3D has integrated its Additive Manufacturing Execution System (AMES) & Additive Workflow Software internally as a solution for EOS and its customers to accelerate overall 3D printing operations. |
December 6, 2018
Link3D Software Simplifies Additive Manufacturing Workflows According to Link3D, the workflow software enables greater data connectivity, logging and traceability across postprocessing planning, task assignment, scheduling and more. Post-process management provides a closed-loop yield management system if parts fail during the post-processing stage. Link3D’s production planning software (PPS) supports manufacturing across internal and external postprocessing vendors. |
December 6, 2018
EOS North America and Link3D Working on Proof of Concept Trial for 3D Printing Workflow Software Link3D is one of the top AMES & Additive Workflow software solutions for streamlining internal and external AM production for OEMs, and has a variety of levels of automation, configuration, and simulation to introduce the many benefits of 3D printing to its customers, which helps in centralizing the digital manufacturing ecosystem. |
November 13, 2018
Link3D launches post processing management technology to optimize 3d printing supply chains Contributing to the company’s Additive Manufacturing Execution System (AMES) & Additive Workflow Software, the Post Processing work management and scheduling tools are designed to optimize downstream manufacturing processes within a 3D printing supply chain. |
November 13, 2018
Link3D presents its technology to boost additive manufacturing at Formnext 2018 Post-process management software for additive manufacturing projects from Link3D is being officially launched at Formnext 2018 in Frankfurt, from 13 to 16 November |
November 12, 2018
Link3D Unveils Post-Processing Management to Simplify Additive Manufacturing Workflows Link3D, the leader in additive manufacturing execution workflow software, is excited to announce the launch of its Post-Processing Management Technology. Link3D’s post-processing management marries downstream manufacturing workflow software with their additive manufacturing execution systems. |
September 27, 2018
Link3D and ACAM Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing Partnering Up to Increase 3D Printing Adoption Across Europe Link3D is one of the leading providers of AMES & Additive Workflow software, which streamlines the internal and external AM production for OEMs. The software helps maximize machine utilization rates, increase order turnaround time, and makes it easy for engineers to access the additive supply chain. Through this new partnership, the company will be working directly with ACAM to build a showroom that will offer real-time demonstrations of its software across the facilities of ACAM’s research partners. |
September 5, 2018
Link3D Launches Production Planning System For Additive Manufacturing Workflow Optimization Powered by advanced Build Simulation and machine connectivity, the Production Planning System (PPS) is designed to aid users in maximizing machine utilization, track and trace yield, and capacity management. |
June 5, 2018
Maintaining the digital thread – from augmented 3D printing to blockchain Founded primarily as a way of securing information for cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology is becoming increasingly relevant to industries and businesses that require protection and security for their digital assets. In a first for AM, LINK3D has introduced the integration of blockchain technology for AM in its flagship SaaS product, Digital Factory. |
May 14, 2018
LINK3D Introduces Blockchain to Connect the Digital Thread for Additive Manufacturing LINK3D discovered with Digital Factory that a digital thread is crucial for the mass adoption of AM. A seamless "strand" of information/data that aids in the 3D printing process, from start to finish (conceptualization, design, production) did not exist. The need for file integrity and traceability is a priority for AM processes. |
April 30, 2018
LINK3D announces first integration of blockchain technology for 3D printing At RAPID + TCT last week, additive manufacturing (AM) software solutions company, LINK3D announced the first ever integration of blockchain technology for AM in its flagship SaaS product, Digital Factory. Building on the need for a traceable digital thread throughout the full AM workflow, LINK3D says the need for file integrity and traceability is a priority for AM processes. |
April 30, 2018
Additive manufacturing industry still small but innovative LINK3D, an additive manufacturing (AM) company focused on software for the 3D printing industry, introduced LINK3D Analytics. After announcing the integration of blockchain technology for the additive manufacturing industry this month, LINK3D Analytics will further enhance additive manufacturing workflow processes. |
April 27, 2018
Additive manufacturing software helps 3D printing facilities manage projects to improve ROI LINK3D, an additive manufacturing (AM) company focused on software for the 3D printing industry, introduced LINK3D Analytics. After announcing the integration of blockchain technology for the additive manufacturing industry this month, LINK3D Analytics will further enhance additive manufacturing workflow processes. |
April 27, 2018
LINK3D Blends Blockchain Technology And Industrial 3D Printing LINK3D, an additive manufacturing (AM) software company headquartered in New York City which helps businesses leverage Industry 4.0, announced its first integration of blockchain technology for industrial 3D printing in April 2018. |
April 10, 2018
Link3D introduces blockchain to connect the digital thread for Additive Manufacturing Digital Factory, the flagship SaaS product from Link3D, has added Blockchain technology, enabling enhanced data governance, provenance, audibility and validation - helping to link the start-to-finish data strand. |
April 9, 2018
LINK3D brings blockchain technology to Additive Manufacturing The exploration of blockchain (as a distributed ledger) and Additive Manufacturing, according to LINK3D, is untested and could provide a solution to organising data in a high-level, safe way across the AM workflow. |
April 9, 2018
Using Blockchain Technology with 3D Printing Processes 3D digital manufacturing inherits several privacy and security-related challenges with multiple stake holders. Blockchain technology can be used for enabling data governance, data provenance, data auditability and data validation in 3D printing. |
April 9, 2018
LINK3D Debuts Blockchain to Connect Digital Thread for AM LINK3D, an additive manufacturing (AM) software company focused on software advancements for the 3D printing industry, announces an integration of blockchain technology. Blockchain technology is now integrated in LINK3D’s flagship SaaS product, Digital Factory (launched in 2017). |
April 7, 2018
LINK3D Merges Blockchain Technology and Industrial 3D Printing for the First Time Blockchain is the underlying technology of decentralized cryptocurrency Bitcoin, is a set of records (blocks), that hold transactional data. In a secure transfer, important financial information, like recipient details, are then stored within the data set. Innovative companies all over the world are sitting up and taking notice, including LINK3D, which develops industrial 3D printing software to help organizations working to adopt Industry 4.0. |
April 6, 2018
LINK3D Integrates Blockchain Technology and Industrial 3D Printing For the First Time LINK3D has long been focused on software advancements for the industry. By introducing blockchain to the mix, the company will be able to connect the digital thread for AM. Its new Digital Factory helped the company realize just how important this thread is for speeding up mass adoption of 3D printing. |
March 29, 2018
LINK3D introduces the blockchain to 3D printing 3D software developer, Link3D, has developed a blockchain technology integration for 3D printing workflow, which, it claims, is the first time this technology has been implemented in this way. |
March 22, 2018
LINK3D Introduces Blockchain to Connect the Digital Thread for 3D Printing LINK3D additive manufacturing (AM) workflow software is announcing the first ever blockchain technology integration for 3D printing workflow. Blockchain technology is now integrated into LINK3D's first SaaS product, Digital Factory (launched in 2017), as an additional layer of security. |
January 17, 2018
Veterinary orthopaedic specialist uses LINK3D to source service bureau for Additive Manufacturing of animal implants Veterinary orthopaedic company Osteogen, Bath, UK, has partnered with French service bureau 3D Medical to produce its metal additively manufactured implants for animals. Osteogen was introduced to 3D Medical via Link3D’s On Demand™, a secure platform which enables its users to search and connect with a global network of Additive Manufacturing solutions providers. |
January 2, 2018
What's next for 3D Printing in 2018? The Additive Manufacturing Expert Perspective "In 2018, we’ll see an increase in collaboration between software and hardware. This will help industries advance their additive manufacturing facilities towards mainstream manufacturing. Those that invest in automation software will begin to experience the true benefits of what Industry 4.0 promises." Shane Fox, co-founder and CEO of LINK3D. |
November 21, 2017
LINK3D in good time, Stratasys in full colour Software company LINK3D launched its SCHEDUL3D production scheduling software. The software adds to its existing Digital Factory software, that enables managing timeframes and efficiencies of 3D manufactured products. |
November 16, 2017
LINK3D unveils SCHEDUL3D for Additive Manufacturing workflow optimisation LINK3D, based in New York, USA, unveiled its latest software offering at the recent formnext 2017 exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany. SCHEDUL3D is a production scheduling tool designed to enable the most effective running of Additive Manufacturing machines. |
October 11, 2017
The Future of Advanced Manufacturing: Design for 3D Printing and Implementation of Digital Factories If the global engineering and manufacturing community plans to keep unlocking the full potential of industrial 3D printing, together they will have to keep rethinking the fundamentals of design engineering and digital factories of the future. |
September 29, 2017
LINK3D Offers Automated 3D Printing Workflow with New Digital Factory The Digital Factory platform is all about ease and collaboration. One aspect of the platform enables team members to work together in a collaborative virtual setting, optimizing workflows. It’s something like a virtual room or office, where all collaborators can work on a design together, annotating it and communicating back and forth in real time even if they’re in different countries. |
September 28, 2017
Link3D launches Digital Factory software platform at TCT Show Additive manufacturing software developer, Link3D has introduced its latest product, Digital Factory, on the final day of TCT Show. After 18 months of research and development, which included gathering huge amounts of data from customers of its On Demand solution, the Digital Factory has finally been released. It offers an array of capabilities which Link3D is confident will enhance collaborative workflows and result in better quality products and services. |
September 28, 2017
LINK3D Launches Digital Factory SaaS Platform For Automation of Additive Manufacturing Workflow USA-based LINK3D has announced the launch of its Digital Factory software as a service (SaaS) platform for automation of the additive manufacturing (AM) workflow. Digital Factory is aimed at engineering companies across a number of industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense and medical. It enables the user to create a virtual digital factory for managing their 3D printing process in real-time, with the objective of ‘bringing accessibility, automation, security and traceability to every connecting point’ in that process. |
September 28, 2017
LINK3D Launches Additive Manufacturing Digital Factory Following a burgeoning demand for integrated software as a service (SaaS) platforms, New York’s LINK3D has launched its Digital Factory solution for additive manufacturing automation. The service connects all key parts of the additive workflow, from initial drafting through to end production. Such systems have become an invaluable part of companies seeking to stay ahead of the curve on Industry 4.0. |
September 27, 2017
LINK3D’s Digital Factory enables workflow automation for Additive Manufacturing LINK3D, New York, USA, has launched its Digital Factory, a product designed to enable the automation of Additive Manufacturing workflows. The company launched in early 2017 with its On Demand service, which securely connects engineers to Additive Manufacturing service providers. |
July 21, 2017
Taking Advantage of Optimized Distributed Manufacturing for 3D Printing Part manufacturers have a lot options when it comes to service bureaus that can take your idea or CAD file and make a part from it. However, sorting through potentially thousands of vendors and finding the right match for your processes and materials is a non-trivial problem. |
June 23, 2017
Connecting Design Engineers with Part Makers Globally for Additive Manufacturing Design engineers in a multi-national corporation are likely have the in-house capability to move from prototype parts to pilot or short run production with considerable speed, but most engineers don’t have it so easy. |
May 8, 2017
LINK3D pitches a new platform for industrial additive manufacturing “Our mission is to make additive manufacturing accessible to anyone, anywhere, at any time. We serve a diverse group of industries, focused on metal and polymer production,” said Fox in a statement. |
May 8, 2017
LINK3D launches platform to connect engineers with global Additive Manufacturing services After two years of research and development, software company LINK3D, New York, USA, has announced the launch of a secure platform that will help connect engineers to Additive Manufacturing service providers. LINK3D’s proprietary technology reportedly provides engineers with a fully automated request-for-quote (RFQ) process to identify vetted Additive Manufacturing partners from around the world. According to LINK3D, this is the largest network of AM machine and material representation available. |
February 21, 2017
SNS FiRe Conference Names LINK3D a 2017 FiReStarter Company SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwired - February 21, 2017) - Strategic News Service (SNS) has selected LINK3D as a 2017 FiReStarter company to be featured at the 15th annual Future in Review (FiRe) conference. FiRe 2017 will take place October 10-13 at the Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley in Park City, Utah |
February 21, 2017
SNS FiRe Conference Names LINK3D a 2017 FiReStarter Company Strategic News Service (SNS) has selected LINK3D as a 2017 FiReStarter company to be featured at the 15th annual Future in Review (FiRe) conference. FiRe 2017 will take place October 10-13 at the Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. |