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Printing with Extruded Glass

May 8, 2019 · Canadian researchers have printed with chalcogenide glass, which could lower the cost of creating complex optical components.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division Breaks Ground on New Center in Detroit Area

May 7, 2019 · Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division is constructing a new expansion project on a site in Novi, MI, slated for completion in the fall of 2019.

Encrypted Sensors Has Programmed Encryption onto FPGA Hardware Chip

May 7, 2019 · The company says it has applied to trademark it as an actual private network.

Quintus Technologies HIP Enhances Serial Production for FIT Additive Manufacturing Group

May 7, 2019 · German AM specialist adopts integrated high-pressure heat treatment to optimize quality in 3D printed parts.

Fictiv’s 2019 State of Hardware Report Shows Tariffs Add Complexity for Product Teams Trying to Get to Market

May 7, 2019 · The survey shows teams have instituted tariff engineering measures such as depending on local manufacturers for product assembly and new manufacturing platforms.

AeroDef 2019: Security and Collaboration Challenges in the Era of Shifting Geopolitics

May 6, 2019 · At the aerospace and defense manufacturing show, attendees and panelists discuss transparency, collaboration challenges due to geopolitical changes, and opportunities in digital twins.

YRC Freight Teamsters members sign off on National Master Contract

May 6, 2019 · The Teamsters said that this contract raises wages, restores a week of vacation, and protects benefits. This contract covers roughly 25,000 YRC Freight workers at its YRC Freight Holland, and New Penn subsidiaries and was approved by a 60% to 40% margin. While the votes are in, the contract will not go into effect until the YRC Freight Teamsters Joint Council 40, who rejected the contract, has the required votes.

Digital Twins and Cyberphysical Security at AeroDef

May 3, 2019 · DE Video News May 3, 2019: Digital twins and cyberphysical security discussions at AeroDef Conf, ANSYS acuires EDA firm

Think Outside the Cart: How AMRs Optimize Warehouse Fulfillment

May 2, 2019 · The exponentially growing demand for ecommerce, next-day shipping, special handling and a shrinking labor pool is putting significant pressure on fulfillment warehouses to deliver orders faster and more efficiently. To meet this challenge, 3PLs and retailers need to think outside of the traditional cart. Learn why many are turning to automation and robotics as a must-have to meet theses challenge – now and in the future.

Think Outside the Cart: How AMRs Optimize Warehouse Fulfillment

May 2, 2019 · The exponentially growing demand for ecommerce, next-day shipping, special handling and a shrinking labor pool is putting significant pressure on fulfillment warehouses to deliver orders faster and more efficiently. To meet this challenge, 3PLs and retailers need to think outside of the traditional cart. Learn why many are turning to automation and robotics as a must-have to meet theses challenge – now and in the future.

Self-Driving Cars are Leveling Up in Autonomy

May 1, 2019 · A look at the self-driving carmakers' road ahead.

Automate 2019 Closes Last Show in Chicago With Record Attendance and Leads

May 1, 2019 · Hundreds of exhibitors have already reserved space for 2021 in Detroit, Innovative Mechatronic Systems wins 2019 Launch Pad Startup Competition.

The Cart Before the Autonomous Car

May 1, 2019 · Adopting a new technology causes a ripple effect that can disrupt tried-and-true workflows and even entire industries.

Edge Computing Opportunities and Frustrations

May 1, 2019 · Balancing quality and quantity of edge data presents a difficult challenge.

Sensors Smarten Up the Edge

May 1, 2019 · Companies that want to bring AI to the edge face hardware and data processing challenges.

7 Top Trends in Last Mile Logistics - The Revolution is Coming

April 30, 2019 · Shippers face many challenges in successfully delivering products to end-users, and last mile logistics will be a core focus of change in the coming months.

ParaMatters Upgrades its Generative, Autonomous Design and Lightweighting Software

April 30, 2019 · CogniCAD 2.1 autonomous topology optimizer for lightweighting offers enhanced variety of loading conditions, optimization of build orientation. It also features an intuitive, simple user interface that works autonomously and instantly.

America Makes and Digital Engineering Collaborate to Advance Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing

April 30, 2019 · Peerless Media will work to promote National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining's additive manufacturing industry advancement efforts.

ProMat C-Suite Interview: Christopher Barber, CEO of North America at GreyOrange

April 29, 2019 · Unlike fixed automation, robots scale easily and layouts can be modified as needs change.

3Diligent’s Manufacturing Network Expands to Nearly 250 Locations Over Six Continents

April 29, 2019 · Company's 3D printing, machining, casting and injection molding technologies allow on-demand custom part fulfillment globally.

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