TECHNOLOGY
Just in time. It is not just a figure of speech but the production philosophy towards which the industry is evolving.
This system of ideas, which originated in Japan at Toyota's factories in the 1950s and has since expanded worldwide, integrates concepts of quality, reliability, inventory reduction, and customer focus while complementing other theories such as "lean production" and "customization".
The market’s demand for new products is increasing at an ever-faster pace, as are customer expectations and the need for products to be more customized and functional to their specific requirements.
Moreover, the speed at which competitors launch new releases keeps the market in constant evolution.
To successfully develop new products while simultaneously meeting the growing demands of the market, it has become essential to reduce lead times from design to production and delivery.
This makes it crucial to leverage additive technologies, which enable the production not only of prototypes but, more importantly, of final components with reduced manufacturing costs.
More and more industries are turning to additive technologies for component manufacturing, including:
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Automotive and motorsport
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Aerospace
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Biomedical
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Energy
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Oil & gas
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Sail
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Food & health
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All additive technologies share a 'layer by layer' manufacturing method, which makes it possible to overcome the geometric constraints of traditional methods, reduce material waste to almost zero, and achieve high-quality mechanical properties and details.
The characteristics of this production method enable the re-engineering of various components, allowing for weight reduction, the development of new geometries, optimization of functionalities, and ultimately, cost minimization.
