Ironically, this new form of manufacturing technology is largely responsible for sparking renewed interest in the ‘old way’ of designing and creating one-off pieces in close collaboration with the customer. See below to find out more.
| 2016 CAD/CAM SPECIAL REPORT |
The rise of CAD/CAM software enhances the product offerings for the consumer by giving jewellers greater control over the design and manufacture of their own jewellery. Coleby Nicholson reports.
CAD/CAM technology is opening doors for jewellers and manufacturers alike. Coleby Nicholson finds that those who have introduced it are enjoying greater design flexibility, more efficient manufacturing and even higher margins. As CAD/CAM software improves, the market edges closer to a day where consumers may start designing their own jewellery. Chris Botha examines CAD software developments and their repercussions. It is not unreasonable to think that the uptake of advanced computer technology for jewellery design and manufacture would be slow; however, movements over the past few years seem to prove this is far from the case. |
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