AMFG Unveils Software Tool for AM Supply Chain Automation

AMFG, a UK-based provider of automation software for additive manufacturing, has added its Supplier Integration Network to its software platform. The new software feature automates production across the additive manufacturing supply chain by enabling manufacturers to coordinate and engage with their existing network of partners and suppliers through the platform.

The Supplier Integration Network is the latest addition to AMFG’s software platform, which provides production and post-production management tools for additive manufacturing. Following the successful launch of the AI-driven platform earlier this year, AMFG believes the new Supplier Integration Network feature will further enhance its offerings for manufacturers seeking to invest in additive manufacturing.

“Automating AM production along the supply chain is a key need for the countless companies we’ve spoken with,” explains Keyvan Karimi, CEO of AMFG.  “Manufacturers want to be able to automate their AM supply chains without having to deal with endless back and forth emailing or phone calls. Our Supplier Integration Network answers this need and drives efficiency by giving companies a direct way to maintain and engage with a distributed network of suppliers across locations.”

For example, manufacturers can easily outsource production or postprocessing activities to their existing suppliers using the Supplier Integration Network. In this instance, if a company does not have a certain postprocessing capability in-house, the project can be automatically outsourced to an external partner directly through the platform, while maintaining a streamlined, centralized workflow. Likewise, service bureaus and suppliers using AMFG can use the feature to provide OEMs access to their services with greater ease.

“Manufacturers are looking to scale their additive production effectively and we’re committed to giving them the software infrastructure to do so,” says Keyvan. “Facilitating greater connectivity between all players along the supply chain, through automation, is a large part of this. Our vision with the Supplier Integration Network is also to help companies achieve truly distributed manufacturing by providing a greater level of connectivity along the supply chain through our platform.”