Techwire Asia reports how 3D printing technology can become a steady supply of spare parts for merchant ships.
Cost of spare parts – Major concernMerchant ships are massive, often spanning a few hundred feet, and have thousands of moving parts.
Given the progress made by cross-border trade and commerce post-globalization, and the recent rise of e-commerce, more than 50,000 ships undertake nearly half-a-million voyages every year.
To avoid catastrophes while at sea, merchant ships need to be...
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