Operations

7-step Guide To Implementing a PLM

7-step Guide To Implementing a PLM
It is no surprise that implementing a PLM system requires substantial investments in terms of time, effort and financial resources. Therefore, these projects require advanced project management and leadership. Even though it is certainly not easy and can affect the company’s routine both in the short and long term, some companies tend to be more afraid of PLM implementation than they should be.

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3Faktur

3Faktur is a 3D printing service bureau based in Jena, Germany. We offer additive manufacturing of plastic parts as prototypes or in batch production. Our main technologies are Multi Jet Fusion by HP Inc. for low volume production of end-use parts, as well as Stereolithography epoxy resin and Polyjet soft and rigid acrylic resins for rapid prototyping.

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whitePaper | January 19, 2023

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Compact 2D/3D Laser scanners with integrated controller reinvigorate profile measurements

whitePaper | August 1, 2020

The latest generation of scanCONTROL 30xx laser scanners is extremely powerful, precise and individually adaptable. The scanners are used for high-precision 2D / 3D profile and gap measurements in automation, production monitoring and quality control. For demanding surfaces such as red-hot objects or transparent objects, the patented blue laser scanners are ideally suited. This White Paper shows various applications examples and explains more about the benefits of high performance scanners.

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whitePaper | June 3, 2022

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whitePaper | June 10, 2022

Manufacturing continues to move further into the digital age, but for many small and medium-sized shops, the concept of Industry 4.0 still seems out of reach. Many of these manufacturers understand that they need to take advantage of digitization to remain competitive, but they are not sure where to begin or what technologies they can integrate For the highest return on investment (ROI). Fortunately, relatively inexpensive turnkey digital solutions have simplified this process – and made it possible for manufacturers of all sizes to realize the benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) with access to tool identification, inventory management and machine monitoring

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whitePaper | February 25, 2023

In the swarm of buzzwords surrounding today’s manufacturing sector, the “Smart Factory” or “Factory of the Future” buzz is especially prominent. In this white paper featuring experts from Siemens Digital Industries Software, we’ll unpack the meaning of the term, examine key considerations in understanding its value and explore a few important takeaways for how to take advantage of these technologies, including for small and medium businesses (SMBs).

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whitePaper | May 11, 2020

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3Faktur

3Faktur is a 3D printing service bureau based in Jena, Germany. We offer additive manufacturing of plastic parts as prototypes or in batch production. Our main technologies are Multi Jet Fusion by HP Inc. for low volume production of end-use parts, as well as Stereolithography epoxy resin and Polyjet soft and rigid acrylic resins for rapid prototyping.

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