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In late July, 3MF Consortium announced it's joining the Linux Foundation, bringing the fledgling additive manufacturing (AM) file format into one of the largest open source community. What benefits do 3MF's move bring to software and hardware vendors in the AM market? How will this change the dynamics between the established STL format and the emerging 3MF? For insights, we…
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In July, on-demand manufacturing service provider Fictiv released its 2020 State of Manufacturing Report, revealing the extent of COVID 19's impact on the industry. According to Fictiv's data: eighty nine percent (89%) report a direct business impact because of COVID-19 including lower sales, increased costs of materials and production, and canceled or delayed product launches; only 17% gave top marks…
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In June, The Verge reported, “The pandemic has made it harder to buy a new laptop.” The authors attributed the shortage to two converging factors: higher demand and lower supply. Speaking on how the pandemic has affected the GPU shipment in 2020 Q1, analyst Jon Peddie from JPR also recounted, “For a brief period, in the U.S., UK, and parts…
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If you own a vintage car from before World War II, chances are, you don't have the option to go online and order a replacement part you need to repair or restore your classic beauty. This is a specialty of ABcar Oldtimers, a Polish firm that restores cars from the bygone eras. With 15 years under their belt, its engineers…
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This week, a spike in reported Coronavirus cases forced Texas Governor Greg Abbott to reverse course on reopening measure. “He closed bars, ordered restaurants to return to 50% capacity, shut river-rafting outfits, and gave local officials more control over large gatherings ahead of the Fourth of July holiday,” reported The Dallas Morning News. If the pattern continues, PPE shortage could…
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Today, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang joined Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, for a joint press conference, streamed live. The two companies plan to “create a revolutionary in-vehicle computing system and AI computing infrastructure. Starting in 2024, this will be rolled out across the fleet of next-generation Mercedes-Benz vehicles, enabling…
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Matthew Spencer, Assistant Professor of Engineering, Harvey Mudd College, teaches project-based electrical engineering and robotic courses, usually involving group works in the lab or outdoor. (Note: Harvey Mudd College President Maria Klawe is speaking on boosting diversity in STEM education at the upcoming CAASE20 virtual conference, coproduced by DE.) “It's important for us to provide laboratory experiences because they are…
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Advanced CAD users have lamented that some complex surfaces and shapes they could model with their software could not be manufactured due to the limitations of production technologies. However, the advances in additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing flipped the situation. Many CAD users found out their software couldn’t digitally model the complex shapes AM hardware is itching to print.…
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With Pennsylvania under a statewide stay-at-home order, Dr. Guha Manogharan, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University, and his colleagues have had to migrate their classes to Zoom conferences. Guha teaches a graduate lab course on metal additive manufacturing (AM) and design, which typically involves designing and producing parts in AM hardware. With everyone staying home and connecting via…
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With Pennsylvania under a statewide stay-at-home order, Dr. Guha Manogharan, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University, and his colleagues have had to migrate their classes to Zoom conferences. Guha teaches a graduate lab course on metal additive manufacturing (AM) and design, which typically involves designing and producing parts in AM hardware. With everyone staying home and connecting via…
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As the coronavirus outbreak accelerates around the world, large hospitals in the U.S. scramble to maintain a steady supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the medical staff. This week, 3D printer maker Stratasys launched a project to help fill the gap in PPE production. The company's first goal is “to deliver an initial 5,000 [face] shields to critical need…
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NVIDIA GTC Virtual Kicks Off NVIDIA GTC Virtual kicked off this week, with podcasts, live talks, and tutorials. If you have previously registered for GTC, you are automatically registered for GTC Virtual. The Virtual event is free, no fee required. You can go to GTC virtual site, put a check list on topics that interest you, and put live talks…
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As the Coronavirus outbreak accelerates, some carmakers are exploring the option to reconfigure their supply chain and production facilities to address the serious shortage of ventilators at the hospitals. GM, Ford, and British carmaker McLaren are among those that have expressed a desire to contribute production muscle and design expertise, as reported by ABC. In Italy, one of the hardest…
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Gartner’s Magic Quadrant is the little square that all companies want to be a part of. Published as part of Gartner’s annual industry sector reports, the square identifies market leaders, challengers, niche players and visionaries. In the analyst’s “Magic Quadrant for Unified Endpoint Management Tools,” published August 2019, VMware, along with Citrix, Microsoft and IBM, showed up in the Leaders’…
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The deadly weapons of war continue to kill and maim people long after some wars have ended. Unsuspecting villagers, farmers, and workers in Ukraine, Iraq, Nigeria, Myanmar, and Cambodia are among those who have fallen victims to unexploded landmines from past and present armed conflicts. In 2018, 6,897 people were killed or injured by mines and explosive remnants of war,…
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