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Fabrication
Fabrication is the process of constructing products by combining various raw or semi-finished materials using processes like cutting, bending, welding, and assembly. It often refers to creating metal structures.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Fabrication is a manufacturing process involving the construction of products or structures from various raw materials (e.g., metal plates, beams) through operations such as cutting, bending, welding, machining, and assembly, often resulting in complex subassemblies or finished goods.
BACKGROUND
Semiconductor device fabrication is the process used to manufacture semiconductor devices, typically integrated circuits (ICs) such as microprocessors, microcontrollers, and memories. It is a multiple-step photolithographic and physico-chemical process during which electronic circuits are gradually created on a wafer, typically made of pure single-crystal semiconducting material. Silicon is almost always used, but various compound semiconductors are used for specialized applications. Steps such as etching and photolithography can be used to manufacture other devices, such as LCD and OLED displays.
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- Manufacturing
- Assembly
- Construction
- Metalworking
- Welding
USAGE NOTE
Metal fabrication shops create custom parts and structures for a wide range of industries.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Fabrication.
A global leader in machine tools for sheet metal fabrication (laser cutting, punching, bending) and additive manufacturing, developing advanced automation and smart factory solutions for efficient and precise fabrication.
Provides comprehensive software and hardware solutions for digital manufacturing, including CAD/CAM, PLM, MES, and automation technologies that enable advanced fabrication processes and connect them within Industry 5.0 frameworks.
Specializes in additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies, machines, and materials, enabling complex and customized part fabrication across various industries.
A pioneering technology leader in industrial automation and robotics, providing solutions for automated fabrication tasks such as welding, cutting, material handling, and assembly, central to flexible and intelligent manufacturing.
Offers leading software platforms like CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, and DELMIA for product design, simulation, and manufacturing execution, enabling virtual validation and optimization of complex fabrication processes.
A global leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, developing a wide range of additive manufacturing technologies and materials for prototyping, tooling, and direct part fabrication.
A major producer of industrial robots, CNC systems, and factory automation solutions widely used in automated fabrication processes such as welding, material removal, and machine tending.
Provides design and manufacturing software, including Fusion 360, AutoCAD, and Inventor, that supports various fabrication methods from traditional subtractive to advanced additive manufacturing, integrating design with production workflows.