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RIA announces 2019 Engelberger Robotics Award winners

March 11, 2019 · Robotic Industries Association (RIA) to present 2019 Engelberger Robotics Awards to Catherine Morris and Howie Choset at Automate 2019 in Chicago on April 10.

Fictiv Secures $33M Series C to Scale Cloud-Based Contract Manufacturing Platform

March 11, 2019 · Funding intended to help Fictiv build hardware products via platform investments and expansion of its global manufacturing network, company says.

2019 Warehouse / DC Equipment Survey: Still bullish, but more measured

March 7, 2019 · Spending on 3PL services and new technologies are all part of a more deliberate approach to figuring out the right mix of equipment, software and services to manage the stress of today’s labor market and order fulfillment pressures.

Aurora Flight Sciences’ Aircraft Takes Flight with 3D Printing

March 6, 2019 · Aurora teamed with Stratasys to develop a notably complex 3D printed jet-powered UAV.

Crown Equipment opens new sales and service center in Nevada

March 5, 2019 · Two hours east of Sacramento, the Reno-Sparks area has developed into a significant distribution region with growth opportunities across a variety of industries.

3D Printing Increasingly Prescribed for Medical Apps

March 4, 2019 · HP's Director of 3D Printing, Lee Dockstader outlines 3D printing opportunity in healthcare.

North American robot shipments hit record with big non-automotive growth

March 1, 2019 · Shipments to non-automotive companies grew 41% to 16,702 shipments for the year, with food and consumer goods driving nearly 50% of the growth.

Rize Additive Manufacturing Helps Soldiers Get Parts Faster

March 1, 2019 · This effort led U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center to expand into additive manufacturing, specifically, to identify the types of materials that can be used in AM equipment to meet the needs of the US Army.

Making Autonomous Vehicles Smarter

March 1, 2019 · Combining real-world info and simulated conditions to build a data set.

Manufacturing Awareness Signals a New Phase in Generative Design

March 1, 2019 · Migrating from theoretically optimal topology to manufacturable shapes, generative design technology shows signs of maturity.

Use of CF-MESH+ and OpenFOAM Helps Solve Turbulent Flow Simulation Around DrivAer Vehicle

March 1, 2019 · CF-MESH+ is a fully automated CFD meshing software solution that features capabilities for mesh generation in arbitrary complex geometries.

Deep Learning and Design Engineering

March 1, 2019 · Designers incorporate AI and deep learning into new products and in their own design processes.

3DEO More Than Doubles Production Capacity in Q1 2019

March 1, 2019 · During the year 3DEO printed over 30,000 paid parts for customers across various industries including medical, aerospace, defense, consumer and industrial equipment.

FedEx Unveils Future Autonomous Delivery Robot

February 27, 2019 · FedEx Corp. announced today a development in cutting-edge delivery solutions to meet the rapidly changing needs of consumers - the FedEx SameDay Bot - an autonomous delivery device designed to help retailers make same-day and last-mile deliveries to their customers.

Engineering Girl Power Unleashed on Prosthetic Redesign

February 27, 2019 · High school senior creates a lightweight, 3D-printed prosthetic foot for war vet showcasing how K-12 can nurture STEM path for female talent.

Protolabs Selected as Part of National Manufacturing Tour

February 26, 2019 · Protolabs' digital manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Minnesota will be a part of annual National Association of Manufacturers event.

UC Berkeley Demonstrates ‘All at Once’ 3D Printing

February 25, 2019 · New system uses light to create solid objects in a matter of minutes

Vanderlande partners with Fizyr for AI robotics software

February 25, 2019 · Partnership will apply deep-learning technology software to enable robots to identify the best grasp locations across a wide range of products.

Kijenzi Brings Medical Printing to Kenya

February 24, 2019 · Penn State start-ip provides CAD files, 3D printing capabilities to remote Kenyan hospitals.

USC Prints Self-Healing Rubber

February 22, 2019 · Objects printed using the new process can heal tears or punctures in as little as two hours.

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