Does your company make MRO buying decisions mainly on piece price? Two easy-to-grasp case studies reveal why total cost of ownership could save you money, time and labor in the long run.
Lean manufacturing isn’t just a want-to-do, it’s a need-to-do in the metalworking industry, explains Brajendra Mishra of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Diminishing access to metal resources will necessitate that companies focus on recycling and sustainability efforts.
By integrating scanning and automation, 3D Systems researchers are developing tools that will help speed parts inspections when a full CMM inspection isn’t necessary. The advantages will likely benefit automotive and aerospace parts makers in particular.
Is your inventory management still an overwhelmingly manual process? Check out this infographic to take advantage of efficiency-boosting technologies and methods.
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