LMT's Digital Technology Survey

LMT’S LATEST SURVEY DATA SHOWS that digital technology continues to revolutionize the way laboratories work: more laboratories than ever—55%—now have digital fabrication equipment in house. And of those who have invested in the technology, a whopping 94% say they’re either “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the equipment they’ve purchased. Here’s at look at what they have in their labs (see left image).

For more results from LMT's Digital Technology Survey, click here.

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