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by Nautilos
Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: 3D Printing Spare Parts
Replies: 4
Views: 4198

Re: 3D Printing Spare Parts

One major draw back I see is why would a manufacturer provide drawing to create such parts when they make so much money off selling manufactured parts to companies. Where would they make there money? I would agree with you that Manufacturers make money by selling spares. They do not want to lose cu...
by Nautilos
Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:14 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: 3D Printing Spare Parts
Replies: 4
Views: 4198

Re: 3D Printing Spare Parts

Thank you for your comments. The sex and age questions are included (optionally) for demographic reason. Indeed shore engineers are left out since Land office Technical Department is included. Is Class approval required for any spare? Or that is required for critical parts or the OEM? I would apprec...
by Nautilos
Fri Feb 01, 2019 10:08 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: 3D Printing Spare Parts
Replies: 4
Views: 4198

3D Printing Spare Parts

3d printing has been already implemented in various sectors. Application in industries with similar to shipping characteristics (automotive, aerospace, etc), reveals the potential of applying it in the shipping industry. The availability of spare parts is important for the vessel maintenance. Additi...