As manufacturing evolves to meet rising complexity in 2026, companies are prioritizing streamlined workflows and faster transitions from prototype to production. Fictiv, a digital manufacturing platform, is addressing these challenges by integrating precision welding, electromechanical assembly, and AI-driven supply chain tools into a unified system. Dave Evans, CEO and co-founder of Fictiv, highlighted how expanded capabilities, including precision welding and electromechanical assembly, align with trends expected in 2026. “What we’re hearing from customers is consistent: they need parts, but they’re also looking for production-ready builds with fewer steps in between,” Evans said. “As 2026 complexity rises, capabilities like precision welding and electromechanical assembly matter because they simplify execution and help teams move faster from prototype to production without adding suppliers, risk, or overhead.” Evans explained that Fictiv’s approach begins with a single source of truth through digital part definition. By consolidating CAD, GD&T, BOM, weld symbols, and assembly instructions into one controlled digital record, the platform eliminates hand-offs that typically introduce errors and rework.

Full report : Fictiv, a digital manufacturing platform, is using AI to integrate precision welding, electromechanical assembly and streamline workflows.

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