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Improved material usage

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Freedom of design

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Ability to build lightweight products

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Ability to optimise products for its function and integrate more functionality into an object

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Reduction and simplification of manufacturing steps

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Elimination of pre-assembly activities

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Reduction of the supplier base

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Reduced need for transportation services

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Facilitated separation between product design and manufacturing tasks

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Production closer to the customer

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Customised production

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Faster reaction to changing customer needs

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Higher customer service level

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