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How digital twins speed up the manufacturing process

Control Engineering

Computer-aided design (CAD) has completely transformed the manufacturing process. In fact, CAD and computer numerical control ( CNC) are two technologies responsible for a revolution in most of the manufactured goods we have seen in recent years. 3D printing and scanning technologies.

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Additive manufacturers stretch capabilities with digitalization, motion control

Control Engineering

Additive manufacturing (AM) and other 3D printing technologies advances were showcased at Rapid + TCT, an exhibition and conference sponsored by SME, at McCormick Place in Chicago. This is especially important because many of PPG clients are in the aerospace industry, which requires absolute precision.

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Metal Additive Manufacturing is an Untapped Market Innovation

Fabricating & Metal Work

Most people have heard of metal additive manufacturing (AM) and have probably seen a 3D printed part or two, but what they may not realize that the ability to create complex components with computer-aided design (CAD) programs or object scans can affect production much more than at the beginning of the value chain.