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Personalized Surgery: Robotics, 3D Printing & Beyond

Additive Manufacturing

A panel of distinguished experts discussed the current state of personalized surgery, robotics, 3D printing, medical simulation, and the ongoing potential for it. Patel recalls when he started using 3D printed, patient-specific anatomical models for pre-surgical preparation. Where Do Robotics Fit In?

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3D-printed rocket launch successful; second stage, less so

E&T

The Long Beach, California-based company's 110-foot-tall (33.5m) Terran 1 rocket, which is 85 per cent made of 3D-printed parts, lifted off on its debut flight around 11:25 p.m. Relativity's launch was intended to validate the company's supposition that its rocket's 3D-printed structure can withstand the forces of a launch off Earth.

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Additive Manufacturing Hardware: 2022 Roundup of New Solutions

Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing hardware solution providers were once again busy in 2022. Highlights included more options for printing bigger and smaller, printing electronics and composites, and a couple of open platforms to allow more material development for industry and researchers.

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igus to show affordable automation at Hannover Messe, Robotics Summit

Robotics Business Review

The Cologne, Germany-based company announced 247 new products, including lubrication-free drives using motion plastics and new robots for educational, service, and industrial applications. “We’re offering a mobile manipulator for small companies,” said Alexander Mühlens, head of automation technology and robotics at igus.

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Fortius Metals Raises Seed Round of $2M from AM Ventures to Bring Advanced Metal 3D Printing to the Aerospace Industry

Additive Manufacturing

December 6, 2022 — Fortius Metals, Inc. The $2M round will be used to scale manufacturing capacity, grow the company and accelerate its go-to-market strategy focused on large format metal 3D printing. LAFAYETTE, Colo./December has closed on a priced seed financing round with AM Ventures.

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3D Printed Space Habitat Lands at Institut auf dem Rosenberg

Additive Manufacturing

HÖHENWEG, Switzerland, July 20, 2022 — Institut auf dem Rosenberg and SAGA Space Architects unveiled the world’s tallest 3D printed space habitat, an extraterrestrial learning environment. This is just the beginning of the habitat, and now the research and education begin.

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ABB to Exhibit a Selection of its Latest Robotic Innovations at IMTS 2022

Fabricating & Metal Work

In response to global trade disruptions, supply chain issues and widespread labor shortages, American manufacturers are increasingly turning to automation and robotics to achieve greater flexibility and relocate production closer to home. Further details on ABB’s IMTS 2022 exhibit: Main Booth North Hall (#236520).