WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc., a leading global provider of Hologram augmented reality technology, has developed a self-improvement situational awareness capability for human-robot collaboration. The new technology makes use of an intelligent digital twin, combining human expertise and experience with the robot's data analysis and simulation prowess. The coupling helps to achieve a deeper understanding and more accurate prediction of the physical system through the perception of its own state and environmental changes. It is also designed to continuously improve performance and efficiency through automatic optimization. The WiMi technology bolsters the adaptive capability of the intelligent digital twin so that it…
Fans of science fiction and comic books are already familiar with the concept of the multiverse (multiple parallel universes). The developers at NVIDIA are bringing another type of parallel universe—the Metaverse—into reality. As CEO Jensen Huang outlined in the Kitchen Keynote that opened the NVIDIA GTC virtual conference this week, “The next 20 years will seem like nothing short of science fiction.” In his keynote, Huang emphasized the importance of enabling advanced artificial intelligence (AI), simulation, and virtual reality to enable new levels of collaboration and new platforms for developing advanced technology. The metaverse, as NVIDIA defines it, is a…
DATE: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 TIME: 2:00 PM ET/11:00 AM PT During the COVID-related shutdowns, Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing stepped in to fill the gaps resulting from suspended factory operations, proving it is more than a rapid prototyping technology. In this episode, panelists put AM on the hot seat to decide if it’s mature enough to become a means of mass-production. Moderated by a DE Senior Editor Kenneth Wong, webinar panelists will discuss: Volumes and shapes ideally suited for AM; Onsite printing vs. on-demand printing for a fee; The role of simulation in AM. Our presentation will be…
DATE: Thursday, September 24, 2020 TIME: 2:00 PM ET/11:00 AM PT Micro manufacturing methods have evolved over time from subtractive processes such as milling and machining to micro forming and micro injection molding. In the last few years, 3D Printing has become a viable alternative for micro manufacturing. A method called Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL) is emerging as a new technology to produce parts at a length scale suited to (micro) prototypes, patterns, tools, jigs/fixtures, and end-use parts. During this webinar, John Kawola, CEO of BMF will discuss the strides that have been made to bridge the gap between 3DP…
DATE: Thursday, July 23, 2020 TIME: 2:00 PM ET/11:00 AM PT Around the world, 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are being created each day, with 90% having been created in the last two years. Fueled by market-changes visible throughout every industry, a new era of product design and engineering is merging with GPU technology in a way that will benefit you more than ever before. At the forefront, you’ll discover BOXX NVIDIA-powered solutions purpose-built for your specific workflow. By attending this webinar, you’ll learn: How simulation software is in the midst of a dramatic transformation to real-time Why product design…
Additive manufacturing companies have been active during the worldwide pandemic and shutdown, helping health care providers and other companies address supply chain shortages. Digital Engineering spoke to Jonah Myerberg, co-founder and CTO at Desktop Metal, about the company’s activities and experiences during the COVID-19 shutdown. DE: Desktop Metal has been involved in rapidly developing and producing a new COVID-19 nasal test swab. Can you tell me about that project? Jonah Myerberg: Although swabs are not made of metal, this was an initiative we identified right away where we could help. This wasn’t something we could print out metal or even…
The current COVID-19 crisis has brought to light a critical problem in the medical supply chain in the U.S. With many supplies such as personal protective equipment (PPE) coming from overseas, healthcare providers face shortages of masks, gloves, face shields, and other supplies. In addition, the current supply of ventilators was woefully low even before the pandemic. With its rapid and distributed production capabilities, additive manufacturing technology was literally built for such a moment. Printer manufacturers, technology companies, and engineers are stepping up to help fill the gap in the medical supply chain—and more help is needed. Universities (and some…
Although additive manufacturing offers clear advantages in many manufacturing applications, current design and simulation resources may be challenged by the complex computational fluid dynamics simulations and shape optimization processes required. Cloud and high-performance computing resources can help companies take better advantage of new design possibilities enabled by 3D printing without requiring a costly investment in new compute resources. 3D print designs that can be simulated and optimized in an HPC environment (on-premise or, increasingly, in the cloud) will be a key enabler of digital manufacturing applications. A number of simulation software vendors, for example, have been working to allow their…
At 3DEXPERIENCE World in Nashville earlier this week, Stratasys announced its new J826 3D printer. At roughly half the price of the other devices in the J8-series PolyJet line, the new model is targeted at users with more limited budgets and space. The printer provides full PANTONE-validated color and multi-material 3D printing, and is targeted at designers that need to produce rapid prototypes. According to Stratasys, the J826 is particularly suited for enterprises with mid-volume modeling requirements in industries such as consumer goods and electronics, automotive, and educational institutions. These end users can create realistic prototypes in full color using…
The application of machine learning, also known as deep learning, to computer-aided design (CAD) is gradually becoming commonplace. Almost all mainstream CAD programs—Autodesk Fusion and SOLIDWORKS, to name but two—include some form of generative design or topology optimization tools. This allows the software to employ AI-like algorithms to identify the best shapes for the designer’s stated purpose, whether to reduce weight or to counterbalance the anticipated stress (usually it’s a combination of both). But what’s far more subtle is the way machine learning is transforming the behavior of the CAD software itself. Predictive Email to Predictive CAD In May 16,…
The Pittsburgh Airport Innovation Campus (PAIC), a major development project aimed at generating new economic activity around the city and its airport, will feature a 30-acre additive manufacturing (AM) “neighborhood” that brings together materials suppliers, 3D printing providers and manufacturers. The 3D printing cluster and the PAIC are launching as the Allegheny County Airport Authority begins work on its Terminal Modernization Program. The 3D printing neighborhood (Neighborhood 91) was officially announced on October 25, although some details were presented at the America Makes Members Meeting & Exchange (MMX) event. “This will be Pittsburgh’s 91st neighborhood,” says David Storer, manager of…
In June 2019, long-time additive manufacturing industry vet Ron Hollis took over as president and CEO of MFG and set about rebuilding the manufacturing marketplace. To DE readers, he may be best known as the founder of custom parts services company Quickparts.com in 1999. He led the firm through a period of rapid growth until 3D Systems acquired it in 2011. He spoke to Digital Engineering about the changes that are happening at MFG, as well as his thoughts on the present state and future of the additive manufacturing market. Digital Engineering: Can you tell us about the impetus behind…