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NGen launches $50M AI in manufacturing challenge

Canadian Manufacturing

The Challenge will support AI-enabled advanced manufacturing technology development and commercialization such as: Systems optimization within manufacturing facilities and/or across supply chains. The development of new advanced manufacturing capabilities for example new robotic, or automation equipment.

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8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Mold Making Technology

Once relegated to rapid prototyping, 3D printing technology has now advanced far beyond the design studio. Today molders, moldmakers and OEMs alike are turning to this layer-by-layer production technology to save time, serve new markets and even fill supply chain gaps.

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Translating a Prototyping Mindset to Production

Modern Machine Shop

A heavy investment in automated technology and automation-compatible machines has been key to this shift. BDE’s adaptable prototyping shop spirit and willingness to hire and train people for their mindset, not necessarily their prior experience. Equally essential?

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Make on-demand manufacturing easier and faster with RapidDirect

MEM

This may apply to clients who require bridging tooling while ramping up to high-volume production, who have experienced supply chain disruptions or whose demand for new or existing products is erratic or unexpected. How Does RapidDirect Affect Supply Chain? This is the best supply chain of the twenty-first century.

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Autonomous Manufacturing: AMFG Receives $8.5 Million in Funding Led by Intel Capital

Additive Manufacturing

Automation software’s increasing impact over the past few decades, from cutting costs to accelerating production rates, has proven game-changing. AMFG has become the go-to solution to help companies unlock the full potential of additive manufacturing to keep up with increasing demand.

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NGen announces $50 million AI for Manufacturing funding challenge

Automation Mag

The challenge will support AI-enabled advanced manufacturing technology development and commercialization such as: Systems optimization within manufacturing facilities and/or across supply chains. The development of new advanced manufacturing capabilities for example new robotic, or automation equipment.

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Manufacturing In the Middle: Growth, Opportunity and New Challenges

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Supply chain relationships. Some of the challenges that have arisen out of increased completion include more pressure on supply chains, customer consolidation and the potential impacts of tariffs on pricing. Robotics/advanced automation. Additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.