6 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Trends for 2021
The new year is here, and with it, predictions for what 2021 will bring. COVID-19 is, hopefully, on its way out. However, its impact will be felt for a long time. Several of the trends below are a direct result of the pandemic. For example, Forrester’s 2021 predictions guide anticipates that COVID-19-driven adaptations will bring emerging tech to the forefront in smart factories. As examples, it discusses how AR and VR were used to reskill machinists on how to build ventilators this past year. More and more systems shifted to the cloud this year. This acceleration of digital transformation will continue for 2021. Without further ado, here are the six trends we anticipate for Computer numerical control (CNC) machining in 2021. Manufacturing as a Service Will Increase Manufacturing as a service (MaaS) has moved into the CNC industry over the past few years, but it will continue to grow in 2021. MaaS accomplishes manufacturing by using networked resources....