Additive manufacturing automation requires more than advanced printers and production software. Modern manufacturers need their ERP, MES, PLM, CRM, and quality systems to work together seamlessly, without relying on manual data entry or disconnected processes. ...
3D printing is a natively digital process. Software is involved in every step, gathering data about the design, manufacture and post-processing. Out of this wealth of information, the Internet of Things (IoT) data is particularly useful. Organizations can leverage...