Trend topic 3D scanning & digitalised process chains

3D data of the components to be produced are the basis for additive manufacturing. These data need t...

3D data of the components to be produced are the basis for additive manufacturing. These data need to be creatable, processable, storable and traceable. Enterprises need to implement a largely digital process chain to simplify data handling processes. 3D scanning is a first step in the right direction: this makes it possible to digitise existing components. This focus topic looks at the challenges facing a digitised process chain and various ways of overcoming them.