Digital Manufacturing; Digital Technologies Are Transforming Global Manufacturing Industry
Digital Manufacturing is a complete integrated approach to automated, multilayer production based on computer technology. The transformation to digital manufacturing has grown in popularity with the growth in the number and quality of electronic computer systems in many manufacturing plants. Computer numerical control technologies have enabled manufacturers to reduce cycle times and improve product quality. There are other benefits associated with this technology such as reduced operator fatigue, increased production and efficiency, and greater capacity for rapid prototyping. Digital Manufacturing can be seen sharing the same goals as lean manufacturing, flexible manufacturing, computer-integrated manufacturing, and design for manufacturability. Industry 4.0 is the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. Digital manufacturing allows real-time inventory monitoring that allows companies to master their entire production line and intervene when nece...