Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing is an emerging field

Additive manufacturing is an emerging field

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Additive manufacturing is not a new technology, but it is a rapidly growing field with increasing prospects for additional use cases and continued growth. The technology is continuing to mature. This maturation results from the intersection of improved 3D printers and newly available materials. Read more...

What is smart manufacturing?

What is smart manufacturing?

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Maintenance alerts help enhance output while minimizing interruptions and optimizing machine availability Read more...

Smart manufacturing consists of six pillars, called six gears:

Smart manufacturing consists of six pillars, called six gears:

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Smart Manufacturing is a sophisticated network comprising interconnected machines, communication systems, and computational capabilities. The smart factory operates within this framework as a cyber-physical system, harnessing advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. These technologies empower the smart factory to analyze data, facilitate automated processes, and continuously learn and adapt as it operates. Read more...

Is Smart Manufacturing the Future? Here’s What You Need to Know

Is Smart Manufacturing the Future? Here’s What You Need to Know

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The manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Smart manufacturing, a concept that merges technology with traditional production, is at the forefront of this change. Read more...

What’s Next for Additive Manufacturing?

What’s Next for Additive Manufacturing?

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Originally developed as a rapid prototyping technique, 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has come a long way since its infancy in the 1980s. The first stereolithography (SLA) printer was released in 1987, and at the time it was the only available technology. Read more...

Why is Smart Manufacturing the Need of the Hour?

Why is Smart Manufacturing the Need of the Hour?

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In this era of digital transformation, the traditional manufacturing approach will soon become obsolete as those who adopt digital tools and innovative technologies to deliver products faster with better customer experience will leapfrog their competitors. Smart Manufacturing is not a good-to-have anymore. Read more...

How motion control systems drives innovation in additive manufacturing

How motion control systems drives innovation in additive manufacturing

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High-precision linear stages are a critical component in additive manufacturing machines Read more...

Additive manufacturing in automotive Challenges and opportunities

Additive manufacturing in automotive Challenges and opportunities

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To make some of these opportunities for additive manufacturing a reality in the automotive sector Read more...