3D Systems' AddiTrak: The PLC Integration Point for Production-Scale 3D Printing
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3D Systems' AddiTrak: The PLC Integration Point for Production-Scale 3D Printing
3D Systems has just launched AddiTrak, an advanced integrated software platform that represents a pivotal moment in industrial automation. This isn't just another software release, it's the missing link between additive manufacturing and traditional industrial control systems that could redefine production-scale 3D printing.
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The additive manufacturing industry has reached an inflection point. For years, 3D printing has been trapped in the prototyping and low-volume production space, struggling to achieve the reliability, repeatability, and process control demanded by industrial-scale manufacturing. 3D Systems' AddiTrak announcement signals a fundamental shift toward
systems that can finally compete with traditional manufacturing processes like CNC machining and injection molding.
What makes this development particularly significant for automation professionals is how AddiTrak positions itself: as an
. This approach directly addresses the core challenges that have prevented 3D printing from achieving true production-scale adoption.
The industrial automation landscape is witnessing a remarkable convergence. Traditional
systems, long the backbone of manufacturing control, are now intersecting with additive manufacturing technologies. This integration represents more than just technological compatibility, it's about creating a unified control architecture that can manage both subtractive and additive processes within the same production environment.
3D Systems isn't alone in recognizing this trend. Other industry players are making similar moves:
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