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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. Industry 4.0 The COVID-19 pandemic was a good example of how, in the event of supply chain issues, AM was able to help. Sometimes these production delays can be in the range of months.

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Digital Transformation in Aerospace and Defense

ATS

In the aerospace and defense industry , the need to embrace digital transformation is more important than ever. In this post, we will look at practical applications of digital transformation in aerospace and defense companies, and will take a closer look at the benefits that digital technology can provide. and Industry 4.0

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What is High-Tech Manufacturing?

ATS

Many industries using high-tech manufacturing are highly regulated to help ensure consumers can use the product safely. Industries meeting these criteria include: Aerospace : Encompassing satellite and rocket production as well as military and civilian aircraft and related defense equipment. These Industry 4.0

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What is supply chain?

Fastener News Desk

The supply chain is the interconnected journey that raw materials, components, and goods take before their assembly and sale to customers. McKinsey & Company – Listen to the article: What is supply chain? What is supply chain disruption? What are some supply chain risks? years, on average.

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Weekly RoundUp – Avoiding Maintenance Downtime, Auto Industry Hinting Towards Normalcy, Manufacturing Technology Orders Up – Week of 11/14/22

HGR Inc.

In the face of continued global supply chain instability, the last thing your plant needs is downtime. Although our forecast is positive there are a number of risk factors that could negatively impact tooling spend, including a prolonged recession, increased supply chain issues or a drop in vehicle demand below 13M units.

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When the Chips are Down

i4.0 today

They’re used as semiconductors in virtually everything from healthcare machinery, tv and audio tech, PC data and processing through to industrial applications, aerospace and defence, telecommunications and automotive manufacturing. It’s a problem that has cost millions – and one that the EU Chips Act will address at the source.

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State of the Industry: Creating a Sustainable Future

Fabricating & Metal Work

The manufacturing industry, including the metalworking sector, is increasingly applying sustainable business practices as pressures such as regulations mount. Sustainable strategies ranging from digitalization (Industry 4.0) That Industry 4.0 Why the uptick in sustainability-related initiatives? Novelis, Inc.,