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Wednesday, 01/13/2016 7:19:26 AM

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 7:19:26 AM

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Holistic Manufacturing
With traditional manufacturing, most objects are typically made up of separate parts that need to be produced, shipped to the same location, and then assembled. With what is known as “holistic manufacturing,” companies print complex designs in a single operation, effectively consolidating many different parts. GE’s widely discussed 3D-printed fuel injection system for its new jet engine is a great example of holistic manufacturing that produced great efficiency — and cost savings — by consolidating 21 separate parts into one. Many companies are now actively looking for opportunities like this to apply holistic manufacturing to their products, making it one of the most promising — and potentially most disruptive — uses for industrial 3D printing.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ricksmith/2016/01/12/8-hot-3d-printing-trends-to-watch-in-2016/2/#2715e4857a0b69197c8160fe

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