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Porsche turns to 3D printing

Automotive Logistics

As the quality of so-called additive manufacturing processes continues to improve and as the costs involved generally decrease, 3D printing is becoming an economic alternative for production of small quantities, said Porsche, citing the example of the release lever for the Porsche 959 clutch.

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Take 5 – What Does the Connected Manufacturing Environment Look Like?

Now, That's Logistics

Additionally, scanners can check raw materials for traits like paint color, alloy strength, or fabric composition to confirm accuracy before they are used for a finished product.”. Sensors installed on the assembly line, for example, allow insights to be accessed and utilized in real-time (i.e., More predictive manufacturing systems.