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Global Leader Manufacturing at McKinsey adds that innovations such as 3D printing and digital twin technology are a ‘ game-changer ’ for manufacturers . “ Now that we are entering the next normal , we have an opportunity for Industry 4.0 technologies to enable a great reset in manufacturing and supply chain operations , delivering value to a wide range of stakeholders including workers , consumers , and the natural environment ,” he says . “ Digital twin technologies and advanced analytics , for example , can be leveraged for predictive maintenance , which can optimize machine throughput and detect quality defects in production by enabling the exponential scale-up of new algorithms across manufacturing facilities . Additive manufacturing is a long-term game-changer , and that
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