Processes Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
In casting, liquid is poured into a mold with a cavity of the desired shape and allowed to harden. The finished piece is also known as a casting, which is broken out of the mold to complete the process. Casting materials are usually metals or various cold setting materials that cure after mixing two or more components together such as epoxy, clay, plaster and concrete.
Molding is a process wherein shaping pliable raw material using a frame or model called a pattern. A mold is a hollowed-out block that is filled with a liquid like plastic, glass, metal, or ceramic raw materials. The liquid hardens or sets inside the mold, taking on its shape. A mold is the opposite of a cast.
Forming is the process of end-tube forming, rolling, extrusion, pressing, bending, shearing or stamping.
Machining is a collection of material-working processes in which power-driven machine tools, such as saws, lathes, milling machines, and drill presses, are used with a sharp cutting tool to mechanically cut the material to achieve the desired geometry. Machining is a part of the manufacture of almost all metal products, and it is common for other materials, such as wood and plastic, to be machined.
Joining consists primarily of welding practices—arcing, spot welding, oxyfuel gas, resistance, and adhesive bonding, and others.
Rapid Manufacturing Direct digital manufacturing, “rapid manufacturing,” sometimes called additive, direct, instant, or on-demand manufacturing, is a manufacturing process which creates physical parts directly from 3D CAD files or data using computer-controlled additive and subtractive fabrication and machining techniques with minimal human intervention.
Processes Industry Research & Market Reports
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AVEVA World 2025: Accelerating Radical Collaboration
... vice president, IDC Manufacturing Insights, Industry Ecosystems, and Business Networks at IDC. "Leading organizations consider investments in AI as part of an overall digital transformation strategy, with (among others) cloud, big data analytics, AR/VR, and ... Read More
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Ultrasonic Testing
... CAGR of 4.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Phased Array, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.1% CAGR and reach US$1.4 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More
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Industrial Design Services
... at a CAGR of 4.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Product Design, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.7% CAGR and reach US$1.6 Billion by the end of ... Read More
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Holography for Industrial Applications
... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Holographic Scanning, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.5% CAGR and reach US$16.4 Billion by the ... Read More
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3D Metrology
... CAGR of 7.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Hardware, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.1% CAGR and reach US$10.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More
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Industrial Metrology
... CAGR of 4.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.1% CAGR and reach US$4.3 Billion by the end of ... Read More
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Optical Metrology
... CAGR of 4.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Optical / Laser Scanners, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.7% CAGR and reach US$2.7 Billion by the end of ... Read More
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Industrial Radiography Testing
... at a CAGR of 5.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Oil & Gas, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.6% CAGR and reach US$558.3 Million by the end ... Read More
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Machine Condition Monitoring Equipment
... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Vibration Monitoring Equipment, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.7% CAGR and reach US$2.9 Billion by ... Read More
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AS-Interface
... 3.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Material Handling, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.5% CAGR and reach US$647.5 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth ... Read More
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Lithography Metrology Equipment
... at a CAGR of 5.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Foundry, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.1% CAGR and reach US$1.5 Billion by the end of the ... Read More
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Manufacturing Analytics
... CAGR of 18.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Software, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 18.9% CAGR and reach US$45.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More
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Enterprise Asset Management
... at a CAGR of 6.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. On-Premise, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.7% CAGR and reach US$3.6 Billion by the end of the ... Read More
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Failure Analysis
... CAGR of 6.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Electronics & Semiconductor, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.5% CAGR and reach US$4.4 Billion by the end of the ... Read More
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DC Torque Tools
... at a CAGR of 3.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Handheld Tools, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.3% CAGR and reach US$2.8 Billion by the end of ... Read More
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Predictive Maintenance for Manufacturing Industry
... Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 23.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Software, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 21.7% CAGR and reach US$4.9 Billion by ... Read More
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Metrology Services
... CAGR of 4.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Optical Digitizer & Scanner (ODS), one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.9% CAGR and reach US$882.5 Million by the end ... Read More
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Positive Material Identification
... at a CAGR of 6.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Equipment, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.7% CAGR and reach US$3.2 Billion by the end of the ... Read More
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Smart Manufacturing
... CAGR of 13.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Smart Manufacturing Hardware, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 11.9% CAGR and reach US$364.7 Billion by the end of the ... Read More
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Infor 2025 Analyst Summit: Integrating AI and Process Intelligence for Industry-Specific Transformation
... (ERP) solutions, marking a transition from transaction automation to improved decision-making processes. The document outlines Infor's use of agentic AI and a multilayered automation architecture, which supports the development of ERP-native applications. It also details ... Read More
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Syncron Announces a Strategic Partnership with CPQ Finland: SLM Capabilities Expand in the Nordics
This IDC Market Note highlights the announcement that Syncron will engage in a strategic partnership with CPQ Finland, enabling manufacturers and aftermarket service firms to optimize and strategically enhance their businesses. Read More
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Intelligent Robotics Market by Robot Type (Industrial Robots, Service Robots (Ground, Underwater), Collaborative Robots), Mobility (Fixed, Mobile), Application (Personal & Domestic Assistance, Industrial Automation and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
... is largely fuelled by governmental support and policy initiatives to accelerate modern technology adoption. Governments across developed and emerging economies prioritize digital transformation, automation, and AI integration into critical sectors, such as manufacturing, healthcare, defence, ... Read More
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Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Manufacturing Market Size study, by Component (Hardware, Software, Services), by Technology (Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Context Awareness, Natural Language Processing), by Application (Material Movement, Predictive Maintenance & Machinery Inspection, Production Planning, Field Services, Quality Control & Reclamation, Others), by End-Use (Semiconductor & Electronics, Energy & Power, Medical Devices, Automobile, Heavy Metal & Machine Manufacturing, Others) and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035
... 2024-2035. Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing refers to the utilization of machine learning and deep learning solutions to optimize manufacturing processes. Leveraging the vast data produced by industrial IoT and smart factories, AI applications in manufacturing ... Read More
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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Market Research Report Information By By Service Type (Conventional Non-Destructive Testing Visual Testing and Advanced Non-Destructive Testing Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing), By Vertical (Construction, Pharmaceuticals, Entertainment, Power Generation, Oil And Gas, Aerospace, Automotive, Papermills, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Biomedical And Medical Devices And Others) And Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific & Rest Of The World) Industry Forecast 2032
... rate (CAGR) of 8.7% between 2024 and 2032. An increasing number of organizations are turning to renewable energy sources to provide the electrical energy they require to run their operations, which is boosting the growth ... Read More
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The Future of Enterprise Connectivity in Manufacturing — Key Investment Areas to Advance AI-Driven Operations
... driving the need for faster, more reliable, and secure connectivity technologies. As AI-driven transformation takes center stage, the massive increase in data and automation puts connectivity as a top priority to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. ... Read More
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