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Quantum computing and industrial automation: A revolution in the making

Automation Mag

Beginning with CNC machining in the 1950s and 60s, industrial automation took its first strides with computing. What followed was computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).

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Solid Carbide Drills are Designed for Manufacturability

Fabricating & Metal Work

What’s more, the concept of DFM is evolving due to an increasingly globalized supply chain and growing demand for customized products. Parts for electric and hybrid vehicles are more varied from manufacturer to manufacturer than their internal combustion engine equivalents. E-mobility will affect DFM, too.