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Manufacturing is changing. Never mind the remarkable utility of 3D scanning, the customization capability of additive manufacturing, or the facile methods of rapid prototyping—there’s a whole new way of using cloud computing to disseminate design information instantly. Potentially, it provides a new chapter in the way we manufacture everything. Welcome to contract manufacturing—also known as manufacturing as a service (MaaS).…
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…the possibility of using metal additive manufacturing (AM) equipment to create both prototypes and production parts, the challenges of quality control and consistency with AM machines is becoming more apparent. The same part printed on the same machine at different times does not always meet the same specification. Sizes may be slightly off, or pores or cracks may be present.…
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…has partnered with Adaptive3D, an additive manufacturing polymer resin supplier, to help produce, distribute and sell Adaptive3D’s newest product, Soft ToughRubber, a new 3D printable photopolymer. The new material allows manufacturers to explore applications in medical models and consumer products such as audio earbuds and footwear. The partnership will guarantee the availability of the new material in production volumes worldwide,…
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…installment of its report on additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing. The 369-page Wohlers Report 2019 includes wide-ranging data on AM materials development and consumption. According to the report, the overall materials segment of the industry saw record growth in 2018. Revenue from metals grew an estimated 41.9%, continuing a five-year streak of more than 40% growth each year. Wohlers…
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Renishaw will return to the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference to be held at the Hilton Chicago March 31 to April 4. Renishaw will exhibit components from the aerospace, automotive, medical and marine industries, as well as consumer technology, in booth D14. “We’re exhibiting parts from a range of industries to showcase what is possible with AM,” says Marc…
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…generative design (GD) software and additive manufacturing (AM) to deliver TIGER (Transforming Intelligent Ground Excursion Robot), a concept vehicle announced earlier this month. As a follow-on to Elevate, its first UMV concept with moveable legs, the TIGER X-1 concept vehicle is based on a modular platform architecture that includes a sophisticated leg and wheel locomotion system, 360-degree directional controls, and…
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…One+400 Xtreme. CIMP-3D includes several additive manufacturing (AM) systems as well as a design studio and prototyping laboratory. Current research activity within the center is directed at the development of technologies that will enable greater use of additive manufacturing in industry. The ROBOZE One+400 Xtreme will be located within Penn State’s Department of Chemical Engineering. The new 3D printer is…
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…market forecasting data to the additive manufacturing industry, has released its first market study on the additive manufacturing of silicon carbide ceramics (SiC). In the report, the firm looks at upcoming development in the adoption of technologies for silicon carbide part production, resulting in an overall $530 million yearly revenue opportunity by 2029, including nearly $400 million in yearly revenues…
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…(PRO-BLK 10)—a production material for additive manufacturing applications that enables manufacturers to directly produce end-use plastic parts without tooling. This results in parts produced the same day versus weeks required with conventional tool-based approaches. Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10 is 3D Systems’ photopolymer for additive manufacturing that exhibits thermoplastic behaviors, providing a combination of speed, accuracy, strength and durability previously only…
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6K and 6K Additive, a developer of microwave plasma technology for the production of advanced materials, has been awarded a Phase ll SBIR program from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), following the success of its Phase I. The Phase II program supports the development and commercialization of a domestic and commercially scalable supply chain for high-performance metal powders from scrap…
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…wreaked havoc around the world, additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing found itself in an envious position—a position of advantage. Particularly in personal protective equipment (PPE) production, 3D printing attracted headlines and media spotlights. Without the need to set up tooling or create molds, 3D printers, from hobbyists to professional houses, were able to swiftly make and deliver PPEs to…
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…reached yet another milestone for additive manufacturing: For the first time, CENIT reports that components can be printed directly from the CATIA V5 CAD system. This is made possible with the interface developed by CENIT. All process steps, including post-processing, can be mapped in CATIA V5. Now, exact data is available in CATIA V5 for removing the support structures during…
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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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…a polypropylene (PP) material for additive manufacturing. The new HP 3D High Reusability PP, enabled by BASF, is a durable and chemically resistant material that has been qualified for HP’s production-grade 3D printing systems, and is ideal for customers in the automotive, consumer, industrial and medical sectors. HP also unveiled a new partnership with Oechsler, a global design and manufacturing…
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…automated workflow from design to manufacturing for digital and traditional manufacturers. ParaMatters 4.0 automatically generates ready-to-manufacture, high-performance, lightweighted structures for aerospace, automotive and other applications. ParaMatters CogniCAD 4.0 gives engineers and designers the flexibility to generate effective designs using a wide range of manufacturing options, including the use of additive manufacturing, 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling, and investment and die…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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