Digital manufacturing (GRK)
Digital
manufacturing refers to the use of an integrated, computer-based system
comprised of simulation, 3D visualization, analytics, and collaboration tools
to create product and manufacturing process definitions simultaneously. This
approach leverages digital technologies to improve the efficiency, flexibility,
and quality of manufacturing processes. Here are some key components and
concepts related to digital manufacturing:
Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Software used to create precise drawings and models of products.
Computer-Aided
Manufacturing (CAM): Software that uses CAD
drawings to control machinery and automate the manufacturing process.
Computer-Aided
Engineering (CAE): Software used to
simulate and analyze the performance of products and processes.
Digital
Twin: A virtual model of a physical product
or process used to simulate and predict performance.
Additive
Manufacturing (3D Printing): A process of creating
objects by adding material layer by layer, often guided by digital models.
Industrial
Internet of Things (IIoT): The use of IoT
technologies in manufacturing to connect and monitor machinery and systems for
improved efficiency and predictive maintenance.
Big
Data and Analytics: The use of large
datasets and advanced analytics to optimize manufacturing processes and
decision-making.
Cyber-Physical
Systems (CPS): Integrations of computation,
networking, and physical processes, where embedded computers and networks
monitor and control the physical processes, with feedback loops where physical processes
affect computations and vice versa.
Robotics
and Automation: The use of robots and automated
systems to perform tasks traditionally done by humans, increasing precision and
efficiency.
Supply
Chain Integration: Digital tools that
enhance the coordination and efficiency of supply chain activities, from raw
material sourcing to product delivery.
Digital manufacturing aims to create a seamless flow of information across all stages of the product lifecycle, from design and prototyping to production and maintenance. This integration helps manufacturers respond more quickly to market changes, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
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