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Konica Minolta Australia: How 3D printing transforms the future of supply chains

AU Manufacturing

In an article released by Konica Minolta , the company identified the three primary reasons why industries are turning to 3D printing: reduced lead time, reduced costs and reduced transportation.

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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

Konica Minolta has identified the three primary reasons why industries are turning to 3D printing: reduced lead time. The 3D printing manufacturing process allows for just-in-time (JIT) inventory to increase efficiency, cut costs, and decrease waste. reduced costs. reduced transportation.

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Five advances in motion control, communications, design to ease automation use

Control Engineering

Machine builders welcome this move as servo drives across the industry remain in short supply and have long lead times, Festo said. New automation products include distributed I/O, servo drives that communicate in four Ethernet protocols, electric motion sizing software, 3D configuration software and handling guide software.

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MoovinV and KLB join forces to revolutionize raw materials and component sourcing using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

i4.0 today

Innovative technology for increased performance JULIE Agile Sourcing software is powered by advanced AI that simplifies and automates sourcing, while ensuring traceability and significantly reducing lead times.