Ultrasonic machining, 3-D virtual-reality imaging, digital scanning and further advances in additive manufacturing are just some of the innovations OEMs are introducing for the factory of the future. But because many of their suppliers have not yet adapted, those that do introduce manufacturing advances can gain a major competitive advantage.
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