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Faster Programming and Training Helps Automotive Shop Thrive

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In 2009, Speedway Motors of Lincoln, Nebraska, had only two CNC machines to machine its aftermarket car parts. In 2009, it only employed two people in the machine shop. based supply chains. This is especially useful for its shock work parts with tight tolerances. All images courtesy of HCL Technologies.

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IDTechEx Discusses the Long-Term Trends Shaping Additive Manufacturing

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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. Ten years ago, the 3D printing landscape was in the midst of its first big boom.