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Autonomous Vehicles for Fulfillment and Delivery a ‘$250B revolution,’ Says IDTechEx

December 2, 2019 · Suppliers following a traditional model of equipment sales should consider "a subscription platform in their business model to offer maintenance and upgrades, especially cloud-based software updates."

ABB and B&R launch first fully integrated machine-centric robotics solution

December 2, 2019 · Solution to improve flexibility at all levels, including machines, to support shorter product cycles and smaller lots of greater variety.

Report: Global Next-Gen Supply Chain Market to More Than Double to $75B by 2030

December 2, 2019 · Future of logistics to be driven by artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, AR, drones, 5G and robotics.

Robots Are Going Soft

December 1, 2019 · Materials innovations are helping create less rigid, more compliant robotic structures.

BASF Acquires 3D Printing Service Provider Sculpteo

November 27, 2019 · Acquisition said to provide access to new materials and technologies for customers of BASF and Sculpteo.

America Makes and Air Force Research Laboratory Launch an AM Modeling Challenge Series

November 27, 2019 · Goal of the AFRL AM Challenge Series is to predict the internal structure and resultant performance of metallic components produced by AM.

3D Printing Accelerates Medical Device Launch

November 26, 2019 · UVision360 saved $250,000 and months of development time using Protolabs' 3D printing services and MicroFine resin.

DSM and Shapeways Partner to Develop Scalable 3D Printing Solutions

November 25, 2019 · The partnership between DSM and Shapeways will allow DSM to continue its ongoing commitment to building a 3D printing ecosystem using Shapeways' technology, the companies report.

Stratasys Introduces Work Order Management Software

November 25, 2019 · New GrabCAD Shop simplifies 3D printing workflow.

Optomec Releases AutoCLAD Additive Repair Automation Software

November 25, 2019 · Vision and Toolpath Software offers automated Feature Detection and Distortion Compensation.

EnvisionTEC and Sartomer Introduce E-Aquasol 3D Printing Resin at Formnext 2019

November 22, 2019 · E-Aquasol resin is designed for use on EnvisionTEC's cDLM 3D printing platform and incorporates Sartomer's N3xtDimension UV-curable resin technology.

Additive Industries Launches Cooperative to Reduce Cost of Consumables for 3D printing

November 22, 2019 · The Additive Manufacturing Quality Co-operative is a not-for-profit entity that unites the customers of Additive Industries.

Stratasys to Help Keep Trains Running

November 22, 2019 · Company's rail industry solution designed to meet requirements for passenger trains and light rail, with materials passing European Standard EN45545-2.

Oerlikon AM and Siemens Collaborate to Digitize Additive Manufacturing

November 21, 2019 · The integration of Siemens' Digital Enterprise Portfolio into Oerlikon's software landscape in its AM production and R&D sites will support Oerlikon in actively managing the AM engineering process from end to end using one interface.

NVIDIA Announces Scalable GPU-Accelerated Supercomputer in the Microsoft Azure Cloud

November 21, 2019 · New Microsoft Azure NDv2 supersized instance can scale to hundreds of interconnected NVIDIA Tensor Core GPUs for complex AI and high-performance computing applications.

Robotic unit orders show growth over last year

November 21, 2019 · Robotic Industries Association (RIA) statistics report more than 5% increase

Siemens Opens Additive Manufacturing Network

November 21, 2019 · The Siemens AM Network provides an advanced cloud-based solution to foster collaboration and process orchestration between engineers, procurement and suppliers of 3D printed parts.

6K Debuts Onyx In718 Additive Manufacturing Metal Powder at Formnext

November 21, 2019 · Premium nickel alloy metal powder for additive manufacturing derived from sustainable sources.

Rockwell Automation and ANSYS Set up Strategic Partnership

November 21, 2019 · Companies that target industrial automation and simulation help customers realize better business outcomes through simulation-based digital twins.

EOS Develops CO Laser Solution for Industrial 3D Printing

November 21, 2019 · Polymer-based technology for superfine surfaces and delicate components may clear path for development of new series production applications.

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