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Can You Teach Additive Manufacturing Under Lockdown?

April 13, 2020 · Penn State University Professor uses virtual machines, simulation software to continue advanced AM instruction.

GlobalData: Industrial automation paying the price for failing to think big and invest bigger

April 13, 2020 · Despite much hype over the years, advanced factory automation has not been substituted for human workers at scale.

Connected Assets Limit Downtime and Maximize Profits

April 10, 2020 · Limit Downtime and Maximize Profits. Connected Assets by Honeywell Intelligrated builds upon The Connected Distribution Center to help DC operators keep critical sortation systems running at peak productivity.

NIST Debuts Manufacturing USA National Emergency Assistance Program

April 10, 2020 · NIST will award the grants through the NIST Manufacturing USA National Emergency Assistance Program with no requirements for cost matching.

3D Printing Fix for Medical Supply Shortages

April 10, 2020 · Engineers are called on for help in addressing medical supply shortages.

Students are Printing 3D Equipment to Fight COVID-19

April 10, 2020 · High school students use MU eMINTS printers to make face shields for healthcare workers.

EMA Design Automation Announces Partnership with Dassault Systèmes

April 10, 2020 · This partnership will leverage EMA's expertise to provide a holistic, modern approach to product development.

Lift Truck Tips: Slow and steady wins the rates

April 9, 2020 · Careful planning and incremental development are the surest way to ensure fleet management initatives produce the desired results.

Mobile Picking and Transport Robot

April 9, 2020 · Swift works like a human order picker, moving through inventory aisles, finding the right products, picking them into a tote, and then transporting that tote downstream for packaging and shipment.

Bastian Solutions is Now a Global AutoStore Integrator

April 8, 2020 · In an ever-changing marketplace, retailers are always looking for the ‘next best thing’ to keep up with customer demands. As the leading North American AutoStore integrator—with more bots, more bins and more ports in the field—Bastian Solutions is excited to begin a new global chapter with AutoStore.

Berkshire Grey offers RaaS options

April 7, 2020 · RaaS can unlock the value of robotic fulfillment for retailers and etailers both struggling to keep up with current demand and those planning for future surges.

2020 Warehouse/DC Equipment Survey: Making the right moves to offset pressures

April 7, 2020 · The percentage of respondents “holding off” on investments dropped modestly, and the overall spending outlook remains steady. The survey’s big picture has respondents staying close to the high bar for spending set in recent years, while layering in select investments to help solve for top challenges like tighter cycle times, additional customer requirements and the need to maximize available workforce.

Razorleaf Corporation Launches Manufacturing Suite for Aras Innovator Platform

April 7, 2020 · Company extends PLM capabilities to automate processes for manufacturers.

Materialise Develops 3D Printed Oxygen Mask to Address Shortage of Ventilators

April 6, 2020 · Solution brought to hospitals quickly and in full compliance with safety regulations.

Fictiv Donates Tool to Make Millions of Face Shields Available to Hospitals at Cost

April 6, 2020 · New tool and injection molding process can produce millions of face shields a month with lead times as fast as 1 day.

ArcelorMittal and Additive Industries Tackle Large Spare Part Printing for Steel Industry

April 3, 2020 · ArcelorMittal's collaboration with Additive Industries in recent years has resulted in an improvement in process performance and quality, companies report.

America Makes Launches Next Phase in COVID-19 Response

April 2, 2020 · Additive manufacturers can now upload 3D print designs to be reviewed and placed on the NIH 3D Print Exchange.

Massivit 3D Contributes to Battling the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 2, 2020 · 3D printed PPE face shields now available from Massivit 3D and the company's global network of customers and distributors.

5 Ways Technology Advancement Disrupts Transport and Logistics Business Models

April 2, 2020 · In the world where we are in, it is impossible for transport and logistics companies to compete without first staying clear of the complex processes, and old IT systems.

Winners of 2020 Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge Virtually Announced

April 1, 2020 · Designs of Additive Industries contest demonstrate industrial capabilities of 3D metal printing, honorable mention for SMS Group.

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