Digital manufacturing is the technological evolution of traditional manufacturing where software automation and a network of connected machines are turning 3D CAD models into physical parts more efficiently than ever before. In this presentation, you’ll hear more about this convergence, how it’s positively impacting prototyping, product development, low volume production and what digital manufacturing technologies are available to designers and engineers. What You Will Learn: • How software and hardware have converged to form digital manufacturing. • What’s driving front- and back-end automation, and specific automation features influencing early development? • How recent advances in manufacturing technologies are facilitating iterative design and development. • How effective and frequent prototyping early can reduce up-front financial and market risks. • Supply chain management in a volatile market and inventory costs reduction with on-demand manufacturing. • The benefits of industrial 3D printing technologies: manufacturing the un-manufacturable, outsourcing versus owning equipment and mass customization. • Quick-turn CNC machining benefits including an engineering-grade material selection and its prototyping role in clinical trials and regulatory approvals. • How low-volume injection molding is a cost-effective prototyping option, but also is used for bridge tooling and end-of-life planning. • Making the most out of Proto Labs’ online quote with design for manufacturability analysis. • Where opportunities to reduce time to revenue and profitability exist? Who Should Attend? (Will need to be updated for available demographic profiles) • Strategic Business Leaders • R&D, Product Development and Engineering Managers • Director and C-suite • Procurement & Supply Chain management • Higher level of Operations, P & L resp, total cost of ownership • Anyone searching for technology based solutions to strategically fuel their growth • Medical device; Automotive; Computer electronics and robotics