Traditional supply chains are slow and expensive to operate. Parts become outdated quickly, and global companies must support an expensive and vast inventory of parts — many of them old and outdated. They incur hefty costs for warehouses, staffing, and shipping. This presentation introduces a new, pragmatic approach that transforms the economics and execution of additive manufacturing. It will describe how agentic AI can manage the 3D printing lifecycle end-to-end — from determining printability, materials, and equipment readiness to the right printer, business justification, and production. No inventory. No warehouses. No ships.
