Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.75
Additive manufacturing and robotic material removal systems are coming together. Optomec Inc. and Acme Manufacturing yesterday said they have partnered to produce an automated workcell initially optimized for repairing aviation compressor blades made of titanium. The companies have collaborated for two years with input from commercial maintenance, repair, and overhaul, or MRO, and U.S. Department of Defense repair centers for aircraft engines. “Our collaboration with Acme Manufacturing has brought together complementary technologies that provide a compelling business case for customers,” stated Mike Dean, vice president of marketing at Optomec. “Demanding repair requirements, driven by commercial and DoD repair centers, has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.75
…recently announced plans to acquire Digital Metal, showed how additive manufacturing of metals and other materials has moved from prototyping to production. The company said it expects to move from Watertown, Mass., to Waltham, Mass., later this year. Siemens also explained the value of simulation and 3D printing for industrial use. Educational institutions share robot research The University of Massachusetts (UMass) Lowell showed Digit, a bipedal robot from Agility Robotics Inc. While Tesla Inc. had revealed the latest version of its Optimus humanoid last week, Digit is already available for research and warehouse use. Agility Robotics' Digit humanoid, displayed in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.82
…modular architecture and “intensive topological optimization,” taking advantage of additive manufacturing and materials science. It weighs between 1.4 to 2.1 kg (3 to 4.6 lb.), depending on the configuration, and it can carry up to 5 kg (11 lb.). Thanks to a telescopic linear air-operated actuator, the EOAT can grasp parts the size of a golf ball or small blister pack, depending on the suction cup arrangement. It can hold a wide range of shapes and surfaces, even loose or nonrigid objects, said the company. The MAXXgrip's actuation is designed so it can be executed in parallel with the approach/depart…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.20
From prototyping to production, 3D printing and additive manufacturing have moved out of the lab and into factories and shop floors. If you're looking to create a fully effective 3D printing setup, then you'll want to know the most efficient way of doing so. There are lots of things to consider. In addition, you need to avoid common pitfalls. Here are five tips for setting up a 3D printing workflow. 1. Get set up for additive printing There have been huge advances in 3D printing in recent years, and that's why businesses from medical device makers and sporting goods manufacturers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.39
…it launched in the past year at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, or IMTS 2022, next month. The show runs from Sept. 12 to Sept. 17 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The Zurich, Switzerland-based company will display its GoFa collaborative robot equipped for welding; a live 3D printing demo featuring ABB’s 3D Printing PowerPac for ABB’s RobotStudio simulation and offline programming software; the MiniMAC robotic grinding cell from ABB Value Provider MESH Automation; a vision guided FlexLoader machine tool tending cell; and the Cobot FlexTrainer education cell for interactive classroom training. “ABB has continually developed cutting-edge products and support programs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.93
…focused on rounding out key functions in supply chain, manufacturing, and quality,” said Allgood. Falls and electrocution are among the leading causes of workplace fatalities, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Utilities inspection and maintenance are dangerous and often occur in difficult weather conditions. Sarcos' Guardian XT, which recently completed beta development, is a roughly humanoid design with two arms and stereo cameras that can be mounted in a lift basket for work at height while keeping the operator safely on the ground. The Guardian DX is a variant for the defense industry. With HP Reverb virtual…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.64
…is increasing worldwide, as increasingly sophisticated software, robots, and additive manufacturing make production quicker and more efficient. The software development journey typically starts with the creation of the user interface portion, as outlined by Maryville University. Programmers eventually move on to craft the code that processes, analyzes, and responds to the data collected by robots and other systems. Developers must constantly learn about specific processes to retrofit code or hardware to evolving business and market needs. For the plastics industry, integrated robots and software offer innovative solutions for manufacturing challenges. Let's explore the many roles that robotics can play in…
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…Fellowship program supports the AIM Higher Consortium, a Defense Manufacturing Community. “The ARM Institute is proud to support Defense Manufacturing Communities,” stated Matt Fischer, senior new business development manager at the ARM Institute. “These regional clusters are integral for strengthening U.S. defense manufacturing capabilities, and our fellowship program in partnership with the AIM Higher Consortium is critical to advancing much-needed robotics and AI solutions.” The AIM Higher Consortium supports an industrial production ecosystem that combines advanced metals and materials with Industry 4.0 technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing (AM). As ARM Institute Fellows, Clark and Ravasio will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.78
…more than $920 million this month. In July alone, additive manufacturing provider VulcanForms raised $355 million, service robot developer XPENG Robotics obtained $100 million, autonomous mobility firm May Mobility closed on $111 million, and autonomous aircraft developer Merlin Labs raised $105 million. Preliminary annual installations of industrial robots worldwide 2021. Source: IFR Robotics experts weigh in Robotics 24/7 spoke with several leading industry observers to determine whether robotics users, suppliers, or developers should worry about recent setbacks or talk of inflation and recession. A 'reality check' for robotics “I’m starting to wonder if the #Robotics Industry is going to make…
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…Surfacing Solutions. It is a developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing and 3D printing systems for ceramic and metal end-user parts. Expanding its Fabrica Division “Admatec/Formatec’s scientists, engineers and other team members, all of whom joined Nano Dimension upon closing of this transaction, are experts and industry veterans in AM 3D-industrial processes,” said Yoav Stern, chairman and chief executive officer of Nano Dimension. “They are going to continue to be led by their present management team.” “Admatec/Formatec’s products and services expand Nano Dimension’s Fabrica Division, adding volume manufacturing capabilities to the high precision micro-mechanical Fabrica 2.0 systems,” he added. “The…
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…will extend its capabilities into mass production of metal additive parts. “With the Digital Metal acquisition, Markforged is advancing our vision for distributed manufacturing by enabling the reliable, high-volume production of precise metal parts at the point of need,” stated Shai Terem, president and CEO of Markforged. “Infusing Digital Metal’s solution into The Digital Forge platform allows us to address new applications in the medical, automotive, luxury goods, and other industries.” The Digital Forge is Markforged's integrated metal and carbon-fiber additive manufacturing (AM) platform. The company said it “brings the power and speed of agile software development to industrial manufacturing,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.86
…and 3D printing are enabling a new generation of manufacturing. VulcanForms Inc., which builds and operates digital manufacturing infrastructure, today announced that it has raised $355 million and that it is valued at over $1 billion. The company also revealed its first production facilities for precision metal parts and assemblies in Devens and Newburyport, Mass. “By scaling advanced digital manufacturing, we can create a new era of U.S. innovation and economic growth,” said Martin C. Feldmann, co-founder, president, and CEO of VulcanForms. “We’ve recognized a game-changing opportunity when additive manufacturing technology is scaled for industrial production and is seamlessly integrated…