i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Composite-based additive manufacturing appears to be on the verge of breaking through as a ‘mainstream’ method of production, according to a new report on disruptive 3D printing technologies. Current 3D printing simply cannot deliver the level of precision and material strength required for these applications.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 18, 2024

Using Nexa3D ’s additive technology, Alpine was able to bridge the gap between testing and production via producing 3D printed tooling faster and more cost effectively than conventional metal mold tooling. The technique combines the processes of 3D printing and injection molding to generate molded parts.

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21st Century Tech

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

It intends to explore and teach the transitioning of today’s manufacturing systems into on-demand, custom-designed processes that use 3D printing or additive manufacturing, and artificial intelligence (AI). space agency, that recently started revealing hardware for spacecraft designed using 3D printing and AI?

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2023

While the list is surely not exhaustive, it does include most of the introductions for printers, sensors, post processing, and important 3D scanners along with modules and automation systems. 3DQue Launches QuinlyVision for 3D Printing: 3DQue Systems Inc. VLM uses high viscosity resins for better mechanical properties.

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Take, for example, the commercialization of Invisalign dental aligners in 1999 using indirect 3D printing of forms, and the creation of patient-matched in-ear hearing aid cases by Siemens in the early 2000s, with millions of patients treated. As metal 3D printing and materials have advanced so have solutions for healthcare.

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Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

With new technologies, materials, and post processing capabilities making their entrance into the industry, it’s important to validate end-use functionality. What does that mean for the qualification of 3D printed parts? Most of these printers capable of printing green bin parts are polymer. Examples include: .

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This complex, non-functional demonstration part was printed in nickel alloy 718 on a GE Additive Concept Laser M Line system, installed at Shell’s 3D Printing CoE and Workshop, part of the company’s Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam ( ETCA ) in the Netherlands. Other: X ~ 429 mm Y ~490 mm.

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i4.0 today

MARCH 13, 2023

Integrating multiple functionalities within a single entity promises simpler, more efficient devices without compromising capability. What if, rather than assembling numerous subsidiary components and ensuring electrical connectivity, the functionality was integrated into the object itself?

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Before I expound on that, an aside: One AM capability that does widely make sense for machine shops is polymer 3D printing. Polymer 3D printing thus complements and supports metalworking machine tools. Polymer 3D printing thus complements and supports metalworking machine tools. Wagner Machine Co.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

Not only did 3D printing a manual EOAT greatly reduce cost versus using a robot, but it increased operator safety and shortened the effective molding cycle time versus loading inserts by hand into the hot mold cavity (left showing operator using the claw to rapidly load inserts). ” What benefits do AM technologies bring?

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E&T

JULY 11, 2023

Allowing the 3D-printed hydrogels to encapsulate NK cells helps to prevent the loss of NK cells and enables a majority of those cells to home in on the tumour cells. Pores form in the hydrogel and NK cells that retain cell viability are released after a certain amount of time, which allows for the performance of immune functions.

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Metrology

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Post-processing plays a pivotal role in additive manufacturing (AM) by bridging the gap between raw 3D-printed parts and their final functional forms. The post Reflecting The Finish: The Crucial Role of Post-Processing in AM appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Two research groups in Korea have collaborated to develop core technology for smart contact lenses that can implement augmented reality (AR) -based navigation through a 3D printing process. The research team added that their micro-pattern technology is very fine (7.2

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Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

announced the commercial launch of OnX Tough, a next generation hybrid ceramic resin designed for 3D printing dental prosthetics. “This breakthrough OnX Tough material represents a paradigm shift for chairside dentistry, delivering customized, beautiful and functional dental prosthetics while the patient is in the chair.”

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 13, 2023

Multi-material 3D printing company AIM3D announced that the Naddcon research and development centre in Lichtenfels, Germany, which specialises in additive manufacturing , has integrated its ExAM 255 3D printer into a Siemens NX package.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 27, 2022

It’s critical to keep in mind how your 3D-printed design translates to injection molding for both manufacturability and cost. Dexter designs the parts and sends them to his favorite 3D printing company to print the parts in selective laser sintering (SLS) so he can do fit/form/function testing prior to tooling up the parts.

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Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Two new printers focus on 3D printing of electronics including the promising soft, stretchable electronics that can be used in soft robotics and medical devices. Printer to Revolutionize 3D Printed Electronics: nano3Dprint announced the launch of its B3300 Dual-Dispensing 3D Printer.

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 5, 2023

Whether by opening new research facilities, building partner networks, acquiring companies, co-developing applications and technology, receiving grants, raising capital, or other activities, the additive manufacturing industry is committed to supporting 3D printing professionals in achieving their goals. and Desktop Metal, Inc.

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AU Manufacturing

APRIL 5, 2023

Microfabrication start-up Horizon Microtechnologies has developed a template-based 3D microfabrication technology that adds functionality to plastic micro-AM parts, and is finding use in microelectrical-mechanical systems (MEMS) packaging.

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Having collaborated on product development with its clients, the company emphasised that form, function, and material are all taken into account in consultation with the customer. The 3D microfabricated template determines the net shape of the final part, while post-processing steps achieve the final functionality, the company said.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The recent explosion of humanoid development projects, along with efforts to bring humanoid and other form-factor robots into the home , is exacerbating the need for model training protocols that won’t require decades of training time. Lerrel and his team have started small by enabling simple tasks such as opening a door or drawer.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JUNE 5, 2023

Small amounts of copper can be found in nugget form, but most of what’s used today is smelted out of mined ore.   Second only to silver among metals in its ability to conduct heat, copper is also pound-for-pound significantly less expensive, which is attractive to rocket developers.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 3, 2025

What’s New and What Works The show floor highlighted a variety of technologies and products, from software and AI to 3D printing, mold materials and maintenance and repair options. Another additive innovation highlighted on the show floor was found at Mantle ’s booth and it comes in the form of a software upgrade.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 18, 2024

Working with colleagues at parent company, Precinmac , the company has formed cross-functional workgroup teams to look at different parts of their business to find solutions for how digitalization and AI tools can improve not just their actual machining, but also communication and training. .

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E&T

DECEMBER 2, 2022

To drive down harmful emissions, engineers are taking inspiration from nature to come up with greener technologies, including helping current forms of transport, from cars to planes, evolve and move towards net-zero. The partly 3D-printed wind-tunnel model. Electric car sales are accelerating.

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ATS

MAY 12, 2023

How AR works for automotive manufacturing Augmented reality in car manufacturing can take numerous forms with an extensive range of applications. Flagship vehicles including the Shelby Mustang GT500 and the F-150 Raptor include 3D printed parts developed at the Advanced Manufacturing Center.

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Additive Manufacturing

JULY 20, 2022

What we’ve seen is heavy use of additive in form and fit prototyping. Now, we’re seeing an expansion on the functional prototyping. We get into higher volume prototyping; evaluating the function of the component as it’s designed, or as it’s meant to be used by the consumer.

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Additive Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Compared to other low temperature processed inks, SuperGrid is stable at room temperature and only forms the conductive film or circuit after deposition. “We Additionally, the low-temperature process gives users more design flexibility, higher throughput, and lower production costs.

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MEM

MAY 9, 2023

As customers require more machines, add more users and print more parts, the process should grow with them, helping to unlock new and required workflows. Realising ROI Software has traditionally been a ‘necessary evil’ to help people print parts – it was more of a fast-follower.

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Trimantec

AUGUST 14, 2020

In a previous blog, we focused on the future of 3D printing , also known as additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing requires stacking layers upon layers of material to form a 3D object. Instead of adding material, removing material achieves the desired form. Single Point vs Multi-point Tools .

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 18, 2023

The special feature: for the first time, both premium brands have relied on an innovative midsole made by a 3D printer. Each cube of the matrix structure is modeled on the PD logo in terms of form. The unique lattice design – the matrix – of the midsole is based on the Porsche Design logo. Designed by Studio F.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 1, 2022

Digital Twinning in Mobility: Market Share Estimates by Functional Area, Global, 2021. In terms of functional arenas, we are seeing almost every major OEM implementing DT in manufacturing. DT will be key to driving the adoption of 3D printing in manufacturing. Multiple Applications of DT.

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Trimantec

JANUARY 22, 2020

A form of outsource manufacturing, contract manufacturers will either produce complete assemblies for a brand name supplier (private label manufacturing) or sub-assemblies. With this layout, all similar machines are grouped together in stations by functionality. 3D Printer. 3D Printing. Contract Manufacturing.

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ATS

AUGUST 2, 2024

Lean seeks to eliminate all forms of waste. Closely related, new manufacturing technologies can increase material yields, improve product quality and function and speed up production. (3D 3D printing is an example of such a technology.)

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 15, 2023

Through the installation, SPEE3D and HAW Hamburg seek to prove the “form and function” of printing new parts and enable adoption in local industries, predominantly maritime and aerospace to more efficient operations. “The

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i4.0 today

MAY 3, 2023

Faster time-to-market, more efficient engineering, more functionality, and higher quality – these are the benefits of a digital twin for machine and system builders. Festo is working hard to equip its automation components with a digital twin – a digital representation in the form of administration shells.

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ATS

JUNE 12, 2019

Potentially though, forms of molecular scale 3D printing will support precision maintenance strategies through widespread sensor integration. Benefits are already being seen in the following areas: Improved product performance: Reduced wear and increased durability, extending machine lifespan and enabling new functionality.

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