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3D Systems Names Dr. Joe Zuiker and Dr. Brent Stucker as Executive Leaders

Additive Manufacturing

He brings an exceptional base of experience encompassing new product development and introduction, project management, supply chain, and operational execution for highly complex engineered products, and is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

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Effectiveness vs. Efficiency in Manufacturing

ATS

A more effective approach is to adopt two strategies that will yield ongoing improvements: Lean manufacturing (often in conjunction with Six Sigma) and investment in automation and new manufacturing technology. 3D printing is an example of such a technology.) Lean seeks to eliminate all forms of waste.

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Echoes of Innovation

Dinesh Mishra

The recent trends in the CNC machine tool industry include the integration of additive manufacturing (3D printing) with CNC machining, enabling hybrid processes that combine both subtractive and additive methods. Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): Additive manufacturing builds objects layer by layer from digital models.