Additive Manufacturing

MARCH 8, 2023

The relocation and expansion of El Cosmico to 62 acres will showcase entirely new architectural approaches made possible by large-scale 3D-printing including domes, arches, vaults and parabolic forms. ICON’s technology excels at creating soft shapes and curved surfaces, making it possible to bring this design vision to life.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

3D Systems has acquired Titan Additive LLC (Titan Robotics), the Colorado-based designer and fabricator of large-format, industrial 3D printers. Titan Robotics is the only manufacturer offering hybrid tool head configurations that include pellet extrusion, filament extrusion, and a spindle tool head for precision finishing.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 12, 2024

Now, APG’s sister company uses 3D printed jaws more optimized to this process. One of the first applications the company found for metal 3D printing has proven to be a valuable business opportunity, both for serving internal needs of its sister machining business and now, those of outside customers as well.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 5, 2024

The researchers created a robotic hand with tactile sensors in its four fingertips. Credit: University of Bristol Researchers at the University of Bristol last week said they have made a breakthrough in the development of dexterous robotic hands. It can rotate objects in any direction or orientation. Register now.

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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. Desktop Metal Introduces the All-New S-Max® Flex, a Robotic Additive Manufacturing 2.0 Photocentric launches Liquid Crystal Magna v.2:

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Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 11, 2022

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. AM Ventures’ portfolio includes an elite group of 17 companies engaged in 3D printing, out of over 2,400 start-ups evaluated. “We

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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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AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Cutting-edge Australian 3D printing building and construction company, Luyten , has launched the world’s largest mobile 3D smart AI-powered concrete printer for the building and construction industry. . Despite its size and robotic ability to extend and to any size, it is also very light, yet robust and mobile.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

[link] Robot Utility Models, or RUM for short, are a new area of research and development for the advancement of AI training for robotics. How do Robot Utility Models work? Credit: Robot Utility Models team For task training, the team invented “The Stick,” which includes off-the-shelf parts. According to Prof.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 25, 2023

At the Machine Vision Conference (MVC) , co-located with the brand-new BARA exhibition Automation UK , Scorpion Vision (Stand 21) will show how Mech Mind’s new generation AI+3D robot vision tech can support rapid development of 3D vision for robot picking challenges.

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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).

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 11, 2024

Chef Robotics food automation pods assemble ready-to-cook meals for leading food manufacturers. Credit: Chef Robotics The path to success in food robotics is littered with interesting concepts that failed to deliver. Inspiration Chef Robotics CEO and co-founder Rajat Bhageria. billion in 2023 to $3.35

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Control Engineering

JULY 13, 2023

Learning Objectives Learn applications of CNC, robotic welding and metal-forming processes at the Freedman Seating Co. Automated manufacturing insights Applications of CNC, robotic welding and metal-forming processes were described during a Freedman Seating Co. JARC) in Chicago. Freedman Seating Co. Courtesy: Mark T.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 14, 2023

Innovative 3D printing as a fixed constituent Whether in aircraft construction, medical engineering, or the hydrogen economy – additive manufacturing methods are becoming more important to production. For instance, the number of new industrial robots installed in 2021 exceeded the 500,000 mark for the first time.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The new offering called AddParts, which is delivered exclusively by Addition Design, supplies digital spares for automated production lines on demand through the use of 3D scanning, digital data management and industrial 3D printing.

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Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In-Situ Monitoring “AcGovDustrial” Network Formed : Sigma Additive Solutions, Inc. With this new collaboration, users can access Loctite’s high-performance 3D printing resins on the Prodways’ industrial platform to further enable the production of ultra-precise parts. Here’s a quick look at these stories and more.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 26, 2023

It took about two laps around the Automate exhibitors’ space at the Huntington Place convention center in Detroit to realize that the show’s target audience is robotics and systems integrators — tech specialists that develop and implement custom automation solutions for suppliers and OEMs. ” Pretty close!)

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Automation Job Manager feature simplifies setup without robot programming. Innovative lighting trends and the growing robotics industry are also presenting new opportunities for specialized mold designs. “They not only program the EDM, they program the robot and the CMM — it’s the whole cell.”

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Xerox ElemX liquid metal 3D printer equipped with Siemens SINUMERIK CNC control system ElemX is a groundbreaking 3D metal printer that’s simpler and safer to use and addresses supply chain resiliency for transportation, aerospace, defense and industrial manufacturing.

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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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Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Manufacturing requires people, regardless of a company’s size, industry, or adoption of advanced technologies like robots, automation, and artificial intelligence. Practical experience, like time working with a machine or post-processing 3D-printed parts, could be ideal, yet many entry-level positions do not require previous work in AM.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Even beyond the RobotHeart exhibition area sponsored by SIRI , the Italian Robotics and Automation Association, automation cast a large presence at the 33rd iteration of BI-MU , the Milan, Italy-based metalworking trade show that drew almost 700 exhibitors and 50,000 attendees — myself included — from October 12th to 15th, 2022.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

IMTS 1960: The 1960 Machine Tool Show took place in Chicago, with a focus on adapting the electronic computer to design machines to respond to instructions coded in number form on punched or magnetic tape and transmitted electronically to servo-mechanisms that operate the machine tool. In 1988, the robot hand was introduced.

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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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i4.0 today

JANUARY 15, 2024

ABB today announced that it has acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a leading provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Together, we will redefine the limits of AI-enabled robotics.” Sevensense was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Swiss technical University, ETH Zurich.

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AU Manufacturing

APRIL 22, 2023

NASA has formed a consortium to make in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities a routine part of space architectures and mission lifecycles. Meanwhile, assembly and manufacturing include 3D printing and assembling components in space. A kickoff meeting is slated to be held in the fall.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Every major machining exhibitor in the Metal Removal Sector demonstrated integrated systems featuring large pallet changers, bar feeders, load/unload robots, chip removal systems, and more. A humanoid robot that was named a finalist in FastCompany’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 25, 2024

While there’s no standard for what makes a printer “large,” expect to see expanded build volumes compared to years past and more systems making use of robots to extend their reach. If you haven’t reevaluated metal 3D printing options recently, this is the time to do so.

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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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Control Engineering

JULY 14, 2023

To keep up, companies must prioritize digital transformation, explore 3D printing and be willing to embrace a software-driven business model. Another advantage of 3D printing is it doesn’t require manufacturers to reconfigure an entire production line or existing equipment. It’s important to explore three key Industry 4.0

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E&T

APRIL 24, 2023

Inside the printer, a robotic arm injects ink into microneedle moulds, and a vacuum chamber below the mould sucks the ink down to the bottom. The researchers found that a 50/50 combination of polyvinylpyrrolidone and polyvinyl alcohol, both of which are commonly used to form microneedles, had the best combination of stiffness and stability.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 9, 2023

David Chuter, IMCRC’s CEO and Managing Director, said, “Recognising that Australian manufacturing is made up of 90 per cent small businesses formed IMCRC’s approach to research collaboration. UAP is embracing robotics, transitioning from a traditional workshop environment. Carbon Revolution. Urban Art projects.

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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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E&T

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

It must form a coherent element of a manufacturer’s overall strategy. Digitalisation provides the potential to produce custom-made products quickly and cheaply through 3D printing. But digital transformation cannot be considered in isolation.

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Ionthis

JANUARY 16, 2021

In 2021, there will be significantly more CNC/robotics machine automation than there previously has been, so machine operators can simply follow instructions from an uploaded file to cut and form sheet metal faster than ever before. Traditional sheet metal punch press technologies have also advanced with automation and robotics.

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Additive Manufacturing

JULY 20, 2022

What we’ve seen is heavy use of additive in form and fit prototyping. Indirect manufacturing like jigs, fixtures, robots, etc., As you start to analyze the numbers, you want to understand what kind of additional benefits do 3D printed parts produce? Kevin Baughey : There’s two dimensions.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 1, 2022

This can be efficiently achieved by engaging a combination of several transformative digital technologies like Digital Twins, automated guided vehicles, AI driven robots, and Machine Vision Systems, along with data analytics and virtual reality tools, which Audi seems to have rightly employed.”— Multiple Applications of DT.

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