Secure a competitive advantage in lean manufacturing by leveraging additive manufacturing technology.
Ever since Japan's Toyota Motor Company introduced lean manufacturing to the world, lean principles have revolutionized factories worldwide with its emphasis on minimizing all forms of waste and maximizing operational efficiency. Fast-forward to today's landscape of fierce global competition and rapid technological advancements, where optimal implementation of lean principles rides on the rise of additive manufacturing, and in particular 3D printing capabilities.
Though it can be challenging to plan and implement these initiatives from the ground up, getting support from an integrated platform with end-to-end digital solutions can help manufacturers enjoy lean manufacturing benefits while staying competitive, agile and resource-efficient.
"Will additive manufacturing play a role in the future of Lean manufacturing? To me, the future is already here and we can leverage the technology to eliminate non-value added steps, wring inefficiencies out of every process and fully optimize waste reduction."
