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

AU Manufacturing

According to Konica, a way to customise products is by using computer-aided design (CAD) software and transferring the files to a 3D printer for production. Additive manufacturing can also make entire value chains more agile by reducing production duration and cutting out overseas transport, Konica added.

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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

They can first design their customised products using computer-aided design (CAD) software and then transfer the files to a 3D printer for production. It can also make entire value chains more agile by reducing production duration and cutting out overseas transport.

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Hexagon strengthens additive manufacturing portfolio with CADS Additive acquisition

Automation Mag

“Opening up the Nexus platform to our ecosystem partners and providing building blocks like CADS Additive helps customers improve their processes throughout the manufacturing value chain and realize the potential of industrial additive manufacturing.”

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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.

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

Control Engineering

An online Festo 3D CAD Configurator for Actuators and Accessories is ready for download at the end of configurator’s streamlined design process. They can order new system products and components via the new Festo Handling Guide Online, without interruptions in the value chain.

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Top 10 Transformations Shaping the Global Dental Implants & CAD/CAM Industry

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The Global Dental Implants and Computer-Aided Design (CAD)/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Systems Market is undergoing a significant transformation driven by a convergence of strategic imperatives that are reshaping the landscape of dental care.