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Additive Manufacturing Use Cases Go Beyond Prototyping

Logistics Viewpoints

These use cases come in the form of parts for new products, parts for aftermarket, jigs, fixtures, tools, molds, medical devices, and apparel to name a few. The aluminum alloy is atomized into a fine powder and printed via laser metal fusion. Jigs, Fixtures, Molds and Tools. Parts for New Products. Medical Devices.

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4 Key Trends to Watch in Smart Manufacturing and Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

I remember reading an MIT paper on manufacturing technology trends a couple of years ago. The promise of AM is the use of less material, lightweight alloys and to provide faster cycle time due to rapid prototyping. The next key trend I see coming is a more prominent role of Internet of Things (IoT) in extended supply chains.

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4 Key Trends to Watch in Smart Manufacturing and Supply Chain

The Logistics Academy

I remember reading an MIT paper on manufacturing technology trends a couple of years ago. ” (Key trends in smart manufacturing and supply chain). The promise of AM is the use of less material, lightweight alloys and to provide faster cycle time due to rapid prototyping. Forecasts by their very nature are inaccurate.

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Q&A: Florian Huettl

Automotive Logistics

Because obviously we can over-invest in all capacities and we will be able to follow all the trends, but we will not be efficient in terms of cost. And then our approach is that, first, my team is responsible for all the tools and methods and technologies that help our countries to forecast as well as they can. That’s how we started.

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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.”. Now, businesses, organizations and manufacturers of all sizes can take advantage of these tools.”. These digital transformation trends driving industry 4.0