Nokia, the global leader in telecommunication, consumer electronics and information technology, added 3D Systems’ Figure 4 Standalone to its “Factory in a Box” mobile manufacturing solution.
In 2018, Nokia unveiled their first-ever “factory in a box” concept with several advanced technologies providers to demonstrate how manufacturers can stay ahead of Industry 4.0 demands through agile production capabilities that can be packed, transported and brought back into service in a matter of hours.
At Hannover Messe 2019 Germany, 3D Systems showcased its Figure 4 Standalone 3D printer as the newest technology to be integrated into Nokia’s “factory in a box.”
Nokia’s Factory in a Box, a semi-automated production workflow, combines additive manufacturing alongside augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) and robotics, all powered by Nokia private 4G / 5G connectivity.
“After the positive feedback we received for our factory in a box concept last year, it was important to reach a new level with version 2.0,” said Grant Marshall, VP supply network & engineering, Nokia. “We did so in terms of connectivity because factory in a box 2.0 is integrated into the Nokia Worldwide IoT Network Grid and has Nokia Digital Automation Cloud on board. But we also wanted to add new and advanced technology like 3D printing. 3D Systems’ Figure 4 Standalone was an obvious choice because of its high throughput and six sigma repeatability. These capabilities are exactly what we want to showcase as part of our conscious manufacturing solution where speed, accuracy, and durability are critical.”