Building the Geometric Infrastructure for Industry 4.0

Additive manufacturing presents an opportunity to dramatically reduce the time to market for new products and to reimagine conventional supply chains in favour of distributed and on-demand production. Additive manufacturing also offers new geometric freedoms, opening the door to lightweight, optimized parts and new innovations across a huge range of industries. This talk will highlight the unsung hero of 3D printing: mathematics, and will describe the importance of robust, precise, and scalable geometric infrastructure for Industry 4.0. We'll explore why a robust digital geometry foundation is essential for progress, notably in realms like clean technology and biopharmaceuticals.