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of the fourth Industrial Revolution . These new machines are capable of printing complex parts at a lower cost than traditional techniques like casting . As this technology matures , it will usher in an era of borderless production . In this new model , only raw materials are shipped and factories around the world digitally print parts as they need them for the final assembly of the products they make ,” observes Myerberg .
Producing parts which are increasingly efficient , lightweight and durable will enable manufacturers to develop bespoke products which would have previously been high-cost and out of reach . Launching two groundbreaking new systems , the Studio System and the Studio Fleet , set for release in 2019 , the company is set to opening up further opportunities within 3D printing . The Studio System is now on the market , and has been designed to make metal 3D printing accessible and increasingly cost-effective for engineering teams . Responsible for the development of metal prototypes , the technology has also eliminated the use of lasers and powders traditionally associated with additive manufacturing machines .
“ The three-part system fully automates metal 3D printing and is tightly integrated with Fabricate software to deliver a seamless workflow for printing complex metal parts in-house — from digital file to sintered part ,” explains Myerberg . “ Since the introduction of our original Studio System , we ’ ve worked closely with hundreds of customers across major industries — aerospace , automotive , consumer electronics , cosmetics and more to identify key applications and their requirements
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