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Additive manufacturing is an innovative manufacturing process in which material is added layer by layer to create three-dimensional objects. This approach enables the production of complex geometries and customized components that are often not feasible with traditional manufacturing methods. In industry, additive manufacturing is used to create prototypes quickly, shorten production times and increase material efficiency. It also offers flexibility for design adjustments without additional tooling costs, making development and production more agile. By reducing waste and optimizing the use of materials, additive manufacturing contributes to sustainable production and strengthens the competitiveness of companies in a wide range of industries.

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Filaments is a long, thin strand of material that is used in additive manufacturing, particularly in 3D printing. It often consists of thermoplastics such as PLA, ABS or PETG, which are melted through an extrusion process and applied in layers to create three-dimensional objects. In industrial manufacturing, filament enables the precise and cost-efficient production of complex components and prototypes. The material properties of the filament, such as strength, flexibility and temperature resistance, directly influence the quality and functionality of the manufactured products. Therefore, the selection of the appropriate filament type is crucial for the efficiency and reliability of production processes in the modern manufacturing industry.

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Nesting is a type of optimization in sheet metal processing. Nesting involves arranging multiple parts on a single sheet as closely as possible in order to minimize material waste and thus the waste of resources. By using special nesting software, DXF files can be created to maximize the use of material. When arranging the parts on a single sheet, many parameters such as part geometry, cutting paths and machine thickness must be taken into account in order to achieve a real difference in resource utilization and costs.

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SLS (laser sintering) is a 3D printing process in which plastic powder materials are fused layer by layer using a laser to produce an object. The special feature of this process is that the complex geometries can be produced without additional support structures, as the unprocessed powder already serves as a support. SLS is particularly suitable for industrial purposes such as advanced prototypes and small series, as the manufactured products are very durable and rich in detail. In most cases, the technology is somewhat more expensive, but makes it possible to achieve high mechanical requirements.

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Subtractive manufacturing refers to a manufacturing process in which material is removed from a blank using various techniques such as turning, milling or drilling to form the desired end product. This process is widely used in the metal, plastics and wood industries. It enables the precise production of complex components with tight tolerances and high surface quality. Subtractive manufacturing is essential for series production, prototyping and customization in manufacturing technology. By using modern CNC machines (computerized numerical control), efficiency and accuracy can be further increased, making companies more competitive.