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Additive Manufacturing Is Emerging From Prototypes

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Unlike printing a flat picture for example on a piece of paper, a 3D printer actually builds something in 3 dimensions. The United States currently leads the world in terms of AM product value but will be passed by China in 2029 under present conditions. So to call it printing is a bit misleading.

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6 Types of Automation [Benefits, Pros/Cons, Examples]

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Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. The industrial automation market grew globally, reaching $191 billion in 2021 , and is expected to reach $395 billion by 2029. Examples are industrial robots and multipurpose CNC machines.