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EOS Helps Manufacturer Atlas Copco Cut Costs By 30%, Lead Times By 90% and Win New Business with the EOS P 396 Solution

i4.0 today

This brought AM serial production of component manufacture in-house, shortened its supply chain and lowered its environmental impact. Production costs down 30% AM serial production has made component production faster by reducing the supply chain, person-hours involved, and eliminating retooling delays.

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Additive vs. Traditional Manufacturing

i4.0 today

3D printing dates back to the early 1980s in Japan, when Hideo Kodama developed a rapid prototyping system, an early version of the stereolithography (SLA) machine. Now 3D printing is helping many companies transform their business models to become more efficient and agile as well as handle supply chain disruptions.

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Mr. Gautam K. Ahuja, CEO & MD of Guhring (India) Private Limited, discusses Guhring’s technological advancements and leading role in innovation.

Dinesh Mishra

Digital Solutions: Embracing Industry 4.0 What do you foresee as the major developments in the machine tool industry over the next five years? Over the next five years, several major developments are likely to shape the machine tool industry: 1. Increased Adoption of Industry 4.0 Investment in Industry 4.0

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What can be obtained from a Digital Twin

Smile Hub

Furthermore, thanks to rapid prototyping, by running the design in an operational context, errors in the prototype can be detected early. Having a virtual twin of the supply chain allows to model its behavior and makes predictions possible according to market behavior and / or associated risks.

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Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2025

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

With 2025 underway, the manufacturing industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by advancements in technology, shifting workforce dynamics, and global supply chain disruptions. From the rise of Industry 5.0 In this blog, well explore the key manufacturing trends shaping 2025 The Arrival of Industry 5.0