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How Additive Manufacturing Can Help Fix the Supply Chain

Fastener News Desk

By Clare Scott A supply chain crisis has been affecting the world in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. This has taken the form of long lead times, as well as stalling of production when parts needed for manufacturing fail. There is a potential solution, however: additive manufacturing.

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Go Digital: How to Succeed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution With Additive Manufacturing

Modern Machine Shop

There is no denying that change is afoot in manufacturing. Whether it is additive manufacturing (AM), advanced manufacturing or smart manufacturing, we have entered what many are calling the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0 By the way, IoT is an Industry 4.0

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Why now is the perfect time to ‘get on’ with Industry 4.0

Manufacturer's Monthly

When the term ‘Industry 4.0’ Twelve years on, you and I know and understand the benefits of Industry 4.0, but why do we still see evidence of many manufacturers being reticent about getting involved? And through these conversations, it is clear manufacturers’ awareness of Industry 4.0

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HP Supply chain and additive manufacturing opportunities in Spain

SMMT

We are facing a global supply crisis, strongly affecting the automotive sector, hindering its production chains and, therefore, its sales. Thus, we have learned that we must evolve towards more diversified supply chains, where components manufacturing sites are closer to assembly lines and consumer markets.

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Aerospace: Lincotek and MMB Volum-e Join Forces to Enhance End-to-End Additive Manufacturing Solutions

Additive Manufacturing

As a result, the company will find itself uniquely placed to boost the integration of the use of Additive Manufacturing for this market. With additive operations in place since 2007, and more than 100.000 implantable parts p.a., Totally embracing the move towards Industry 4.0.

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Why is Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Necessary for Future Growth?

Factory Worx

Manufacturers can use digital technologies to improve operational efficiencies and optimise many business areas, such as product development and supply chain management. Digitisation boosts productivity instantly, allowing projects to proceed more quickly and manufacturers to meet more aggressive deadlines. Industry 4.0.

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Demystifying Industry 5.0: what your business needs to know

Manufacturer's Monthly

This fear stems from the natural human response to change and the unknown, not from the potential of Industry 5.0 The difference between Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 Where a desire for enhanced productivity and subsequent profitability has been the driver behind Industry 4.0, and its precursors, Industry 5.0