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IDTechEx Discusses the Long-Term Trends Shaping Additive Manufacturing

i4.0 today

With the 2009 expiration of a key Stratasys patent that covered thermoplastic filament extrusion technology, desktop filament printers were taking off, buoyed by new disrupters like Makerbot. The company landscape in additive manufacturing has also transformed, with prior players merging or exiting and new players consistently emerging.

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FND Q&A with Würth Group Leadership

Fastener News Desk

Even in the crisis of 2009, the Würth group clearly stated that we would not lay off colleagues, so we held true to that promise as people are the core success factor of our business. Even if these are small parts, they would have a problem if their suppliers struggled, and so they need a financially stable supplier.

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

Foley

Additionally, manufacturers may face considerable liability arising from class actions filed by affected individuals. Second, directors and officers of manufacturing companies could face legal action from shareholders based on an alleged breach of fiduciary duties. or Creates an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death.