In recent years, on-demand manufacturing has emerged as a notable alternative to traditional methods, particularly in enterprise businesses. Unlike conventional approaches that demand high-volume production for cost-effectiveness, on-demand manufacturing utilizes technologies like 3D printing, CNC machining, and water jet processes to produce low- to mid-volume goods precisely when and where they are needed. Factors such as disrupted supply chains, off-shore manufacturing challenges, and a shortage of skilled labor have fueled discussions on the need for evolving current manufacturing methods. To facilitate the widespread adoption of next-generation manufacturing, there’s a call to transform the existing manufacturing paradigm to align seamlessly with Industry 4.0 elements, encompassing decentralization, interoperability, big data, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
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Our enterprise software optimizes end-to-end AM processes for leading companies and 3D print services. We work closely with customers to provide solutions for prototyping, mass-individualization and serial AM. Software is one of the key tools to minimize both production time and material waste. With digital workflows, our software standardizes and evaluates AM data, automates the business processes associated with distributed manufacturing and optimizes production execution and quality assurance. These are the tools that enable data-driven production decisions and are building a foundation for automated Agile Manufacturing.
