Additive manufacturing and CNC machining: complementary or opposite?

Comparing traditional and additive manufacturing

The environment in which companies operate has profoundly changed, and with it the company organization has undergone a profound evolution. Over time, in fact, there has been a progressive shift of market control from the product to the customer and therefore to the final consumers.

The manufacturing industry has to keep pace with a rapidly changing market dynamics, moving from mass production to customized mass production.

Over the last few years, Additive Manufacturing (AM) is becoming an increasingly important element for manufacturing companies that intend to optimize the production by combining traditional methods, unable to respond to the new market needs. Overall, additive manufacturing offers greater design flexibility, the ability to use a wider range of materials, and can be more sustainable. However, traditional manufacturing methods are often faster, more cost-effective for large-scale production, and can be used for a wider range of applications.

Additive Manufacturing vs CNC machining: download the white paper!

Today we will delve into the differences between additive manufacturing and CNC machining, both of which are valid methods for creating parts and components, but the choice between the two depends on factors such as complexity, production capacity, lead time and cost.

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