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BDI Additive (BDI AM)

Jun 18, 2020
BDI Additive (BDI AM) works with companies like yours to identify and introduce opportunities for Additive Manufacturing in a low-cost way. BDI AM is a division of BDI, a global company experienced in developing and deploying custom distribution and supply chain solutions. BDI provides cost-saving and value-added services including technical expertise, engineering support, repair and inspection, collaborative plant-level project ownership and productivity tracking, inventory management, and fully integrated storeroom management. To learn more about integrating Additive Manufacturing to your process, contact us today.
 
Services
 
  • Additive Manufacturing Onboarding
  • Additive manufacturing education – what is additive manufacturing and what is important for you to know?
  • Additive manufacturing consultation – where can 3d printing be beneficial in your facility?
 
 
Opportunity Identification and Assessment
 
  • BDI AM can help you identify what can be 3D printed – we can analyze potential opportunities based on current lead time and pricing to ensure you are making an economic decision. 
  • BDI AM can let you know if the identified part and features can be printed properly or if redesign is required.
  • BDI AM will assist in material selection and parameters that will dictate the strength and functionality of the part.
 
Engineering Support
 
  • Reverse engineering services are available if you do not have a 3D model or CAD drawing for the desired part. Engineering services are also beneficial for redesigning broken parts without drawings available.
  • BDI AM can work with your engineer to redesign parts for 3D printing.
  • If you do not have an engineer at your facility, BDI AM can provide engineering services to ensure the printed parts will fit the application.
 
Material Selection
 
If the current material of the part is not in 3D-printing-friendly form, let BDI AM help to identify a comparable material cross that meets all requirements.
 
3D Printing Services
 
  • 3D printing of parts;
  • Post processing services to achieve desired surface finish and other painting / plating/coating requirements;
  • Tap and die capabilities
 
 
Printer Selection & Sales
 
Would you like to add a printer to your fleet of equipment on either the production floor or machine shop? We can help you identify the best technology to serve your purpose.
 
 
Emily Hawthorn is the Lead Additive Manufacturing Project Engineer at BDI Additive, where she identifies, analyzes, and executes additive manufacturing opportunities in BDI’s customer base with the help of the national branch-based sales team. Emily also helps to educate the sales team and customers to understand when 3D printing could be beneficial in their processes.
 
With a degree in Chemical Engineering from Youngstown State University, Emily is able to provide material selection guidance and reverse engineering services tailored to your unique requirements. Ask Emily your 3D printing related questions by email at ehawthorn@bdiworldwide.com or view location page.
 

 


Source: https://www.bdiexpress.com/us/en/bdi-additive

June 18, 2020
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Outside Sales Representative

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the successful growth of the customer base in in an established area by establishing new customers and actively servicing current customers.

Inside Sales Representative

The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for customer service through various duties, including but not limited to: entering and maintaining sales orders, purchasing, quotation, over the counter sales, and supporting the outside sales staff.

Inside Sales Representative

The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for customer service through various duties, including but not limited to: entering and maintaining sales orders, purchasing, quotation, over the counter sales, and supporting the outside sales staff.

Social Media Intern

The Social Media Interns support the digital media staff to develop and implement outreach and promotional campaigns to boost brand engagement and increase revenue. 

Outside Sales Representative

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the successful growth of the customer base in in an established area by establishing new customers and actively servicing current customers.

Part-Time Warehouse Representative

The Warehouse Representative is responsible for maintaining all aspects that relate to the duties within a warehouse, such as shipping and receiving, stock takes, deliveries and pickups.  

Inside Sales Representative
The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for customer service through various duties, including but not limited to: entering and maintaining sales orders, purchasing, quotation, over the counter sales, and supporting the outside sales staff.
Expeditor

The Expeditor is responsible for the planning and procurement of products to minimize obsolescence and overstock situations while achieving maximum customer service levels. 

Belt Technician

The Belt Technician will perform a variety of duties to customize heavy duty belts and rubber components to customer specifications. 

Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate records of supplier invoices and accounts, as well as the proper assignments of disbursements to the appropriate cost center.