Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.47
…trio said they identified the need to scale up additive manufacturing (AM) processes for large-scale applications such as bespoke concrete formwork. “Currently, to develop a lightweight carbon-fiber element or to build a topologically optimized concrete floor slab, buyers would have to wait months and spend vast sums of money to receive a first sample and only then build a prototype, let alone consider reiterating for any flaws,” said SAEKI's founders in a release. “With SAEKI, this bottleneck is removed, enabling buyers to rapidly innovate and grow their services and offerings in ways they have not been able to before,” they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.36
…the growing use of advanced technologies for eyewear marketing, manufacturing, and distribution. Specifically, industry applications of robotics and artificial intelligence can play a substantial role in boosting sales and the overall customer experience. This paints an optimistic picture for the global eyewear market in the coming years. Robots and automation modernize supply chains Robotics and automation have been instrumental in modernizing the supply chain, starting with design and manufacturing. For example, Materialise NV and Ditto have partnered to introduce 3D printing to the eyewear industry. With a focus on developing end-to-end platforms, this collaboration and others seek to use additive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.08
…Robotics and its efforts to help customers enhance their “manufacturing resiliency.” In addition, Burd talked about Markforged's new 120,000 sq. ft. global headquarters in Waltham, Mass. The goal of the new facility is to unify the company's growing staff. The new headquarters features engineering labs and an “interactive product showroom” for visitors, according to Markforged. Editor's note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Can you describe your role at Markforged? Burd: I've been in the manufacturing industry for 15 years. For the past six years, I have been at Markforged, typically in the applications engineering space. I…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.63
…a recent collaborative effort with FORCE Technology and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence using ESPRIT additive toolpath programming, an industrial robot was programmed using RoboDK’s simulation software. ESPRIT and RoboDK, a powerful combination of toolpath programming and robot digital twin with post-processing and analysis capabilities, were used to create the final part. The system included a 6-axis KUKA robot arm mounted on a rail (linear axis), a tilting table for rotary operation, and a spindle. Additionally, a GTV cladding head (powder+laser) enabled additive functions resulting in an overall cycle time of 5 minutes when reloading Steel 4140 parts. This project examined the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.27
…completed a collaboration to evaluate the automation of crucial manufacturing operations using the global aerospace company’s industrial robots integrated with Xaba’s proprietary physics-informed deep artificial neural network model, xCognition. Xaba and Lockheed Martin identified a use case focused on a typical robotics work cell used in any aerospace factory to test how Xaba’s xCognition “synthetic brain” could empower a commercial robot with greater intelligence and understanding of its body and the task it is about to execute while ensuring required quality and tolerances are achieved. The test consisted of two phases: Phase 1: Assessing the robot’s performance in maintaining accurate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.48
…Rolleri Robotic collaborative robots for easier welding operations in manufacturing. “We developed xCognition to provide a synthetic brain for commercial industrial robots and cobots used in a range of applications, from consumer and PCB assembly to industrial manufacturing for the automotive and aerospace sectors,” said Massimiliano Moruzzi, CEO of Xaba, in a press release. “Our goal is to make it easier and much more efficient for anyone to adopt robotics for assembly, welding, and drilling by significantly reducing the time required to calibrate, program, and supervise robots,” he added. “This partnership with Rolleri is an important step in enabling us…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.09
…added. “The current $20 million expansion of our U.S. manufacturing facility will allow us to serve the local market at a higher level, bringing us even closer to our customers as we provide them the technology, expertise, and support necessary to transform these challenges into resilient competitive advantages.” ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is a unit of Zurich-based electrification and automation leader ABB Group. ABB Robotics to demo multiple systems at Automate ABB said highlights of its Automate booth will include demonstrations of its cobots, rebranded ABB AMRs (formerly from ASTI), and collaborative industrial robots, as well as relevant applications…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.61
…Committee on 3D Imaging Systems and F42 Committee on Additive Manufacturing Technologies. He was the primary author and/or technical contact for over 25 work items or standards, noted the organization. Bostelman was instrumental in the identification of the global need for exoskeleton standards and played a key role in the establishment of the ASTM technical committee on exoskeletons and exosuits in 2017. Bostelman also played an active role in mentoring F48 members who were new to standards development. He showed them how the process worked and made them comfortable in participating, said ASTM International. It added that Bostelman was also…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.36
…industry depends on how well its technologies integrate with manufacturing systems. CNC robotics is an example of this integration, helping to catapult the industry to where it is today, according to TSINFA. “CNC robotics” refers to the combination of computer numerical control (CNC) machines with cutting-edge robotics. CNC machines use pre-programmed software to control their movement and operation. Types of CNC robots include Cartesian, cylindrical, and SCARA robots. The potential benefits from such robots include increased efficiency and productivity, improved accuracy and precision, and reduced labor costs. These machines can perform complex tasks with high consistency and accuracy, making them…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.11
…and solutions faster than ever before so that our manufacturing customers around the world can rely on us for mission-critical part production right on their factory floors.” Markforged said it is enabling more resilient and flexible supply chains by bringing industrial 3D printing right to the point of need on the factory floor. The company said its Digital Forge additive manufacturing platform allows the production of strong accurate parts in both metal and advanced composites. It recently added simulation features to its software. Markforged moves to unify team By unifying its employees under one roof, Markforged said its corporate, commercial,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.17
…2023. This year’s report examined the growth of the additive manufacturing, or AM, industry with insights from 10 industry sectors. New content included an examination of large-format additive manufacturing applications, including in aerospace and construction, as well as a look at the growing number of AM standards and codes, said the research firm. Standards group ASTM International acquired Wohlers Associates in 2021. “The AM industry is continuing to expand into end-use production applications,” stated Terry Wohlers, head of advisory services and market intelligence at Wohlers Associates. “This trend will grow as standards are further developed and adopted,” he said. “AM…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.26
…about 135 employees. Source: Piab Group IB adds custom, additive manufacturing expertise IB Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik said it has developed customer-specific, turnkey systems for handling bulk materials since 2007. The Lage, Germany-based company added that it has about 30 employees and decades of experience in conveyor technology for conventional materials handling. “Together with Piab Group—who is known as a world market leader in vacuum transport solutions—a strong team comes into being for a strong future,” said Frank Scholz, owner and managing director of IB. “We are convinced that both companies will profit from this acquisition and look forward to our…