Machine and Tooling
Download a Business Strategy for AM in Machine and Tooling Applications
How can Additive Manufacturing best benefit the Machining and Tooling Industries?
Leaders like John Deere, Bosch, Siemens and Mitsubishi are integrating AM produced tooling and high performance parts into their production. This adds speed, increases line up-time and reduces reliance on long, external supply chains. It is also enabling the creation of custom components for Industry 4.0 like the robotic grippers from Festo and KUKA. Some of the biggest success stories to date have come from tooling applications which are growing significantly each year. Cost for jig production can often be reduced by 90% and be printed for use within hours.