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Ricoh, a provider of additive manufacturing for 3D-printed medical devices, recently announced a partnership with North Carolina State University, one of the United States’ top graduate programs for additive manufacturing, to address supply chain challenges through the application of 3D-printing technology. The NC State Center of Excellence (COE) will focus on research and development of new additive manufacturing applications, as…
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…host of valuable advantages for additive manufacturing. These heads are versatile, capable of accommodating a broad spectrum of materials, from PLA (polylactic acid), PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol), TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), and ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) to metals, enabling their application across diverse industries. Renowned for their precision, 3D printing heads can meticulously create objects in the X, Y, and Z…
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Inkbit, a provider of additive manufacturing solutions, announced the publication of a landmark study in the Nature journal, demonstrating the use of its Vision-Controlled Jetting (VCJ) technology to directly manufacture complex multi-functional systems in one print, without assembly of subcomponents. Written in collaboration with MIT and the Soft Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich, the paper, titled “Vision-Controlled Jetting for Composite…
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…is to create a green manufacturing industry,” stated James DeMuth, co-founder and CEO of Seurat. “With our additive manufacturing technology, our print factories will provide our customers with clean manufacturing that can compete with the volumes, quality, and price points of traditional manufacturing.” “This new funding will enable Seurat to unlock our next phase of growth, deploy our new machines,…
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…technologies have already reshaped the manufacturing landscape, the time is ripe for the construction sector to realize its digital destiny,” stated Dr. Mohan Seifi, vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs at ASTM International. “This roadmap is the beacon, guiding the community towards collaborative activities that prioritize innovation and elevate our global competitiveness,” he said. The National Institute of Standards…
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…held its third annual Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up at Polar Park, showcasing collaboration among business, academia, and government to innovate, educate, and grow. About 1,500 people attended the event, 25% growth over 2022, according to the event organizers. This year's Mash-Up included the 8th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony, the announcement of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP) grant winner, and exhibits…
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…it described as “a turnkey additive manufacturing solution to boost the performance of a industrial robotic arm.” The company said it can improve safety, reliability, and accuracy by controlling the entire process and with its new Meltio Space slicing software. “Meltio's main commitment with the launch of Meltio Robot Cell is to offer all types of industries the ability to…
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…a release. “Every day a manufacturing line is down due to broken or worn parts can cost millions of dollars in lost productivity.” “Availability of spare parts is critical to manufacturers’ success — but keeping an extensive physical inventory ties up capital in parts that may go untouched for years,” he noted. “Digital Source not only can simplify logistics, but…
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…leader in wire-laser metal deposition additive manufacturing, today announced the Meltio Space software. The company said Meltio Space is a toolpath generator designed to accelerate adoption of its technology and help users benefit from robotic 3D printing without requiring expertise in robotics or programming. “Meltio Space makes it possible to design very reliable parts as quickly as possible and with…
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…with partners, as well as additive manufacturing offerings. “The conference agenda for FABTECH includes more than a dozen sessions related to workforce development, retention, or training,” stated Casey DiBattista, chief regional officer for North America at KUKA. “Taking an active role in robotics training and education fulfills our promise to be a single source in automation for our customers and…
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…how business is done. The manufacturing industry in particular is becoming more efficient, as production, assembly, and supply chain operations add automation. Learn more about the increasing role of technology across manufacturing in the infographic below. Technology is affecting numerous areas of manufacturing through a broad range of methods, tools, and processes. They include: Remote monitoring and sensors Artificial intelligence…
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…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…
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…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,…
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…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…
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…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),…
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