Hello everyone,
I’m interested in how technology is changing traditional industries. In jewelry manufacturing today, many companies are using CAD design software, automation, and lab-grown diamond technology to improve precision and production efficiency.
I’m curious to know if Unix or Linux systems are commonly used in manufacturing automation or design environments.
Would love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks
Welcome on board!
I suppose you know more than us on what apps is being used for so, most of the mods here are/were admins in big sites/data centers, very few know much about specialised software.. I, worked in public administration, have no use for such soft, as I can't see which ministry would have the use...
That said, we could looks at things differently, and who knows, we may have users here that could wake up:
Have you an idea? the name of such specialised software? we could then look on what it is ported then ask here if any are using such...
Welcome John...
I know nothing about 'lab-grown diamond technology' so no answer there,
BUT, I am going to make a couple of assumptions about CAD and AUTOMATION.
If these companies are using something like AUTOCAD then FreeCAD is an excellent GNU/Linux alternative...
And for a great interest of mine......
......as for automation, I will assume CNC machine tools are used and nearly all manufacturers of high precision multi[-]axis CNC machine tools, including things like laser cutters, engravers, etc... mostly use LinuxCNC (and/or specialised Linux based SW for ultra[-]high multi[-]axis precision) anyhow.
All are FOSS/F[L]OSS.
(If I am on the wrong track then I will humbly apologise.)
I have I client that manufactures jewellery.
I know that they acquired a 3D printer to make wax molds. I am on site about once a month, so I will get more details next visit.