Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.67
…thick materials with high levels of precision by applying ultrasonic vibrations to the nozzle to reduce friction and allow for smooth materials flow. It also allows for more precise flow control. “It's like the Play-Doh press of the 21st century,” Rhoads said. “We have shown that we can print these energetic materials without voids, which is key,” Rhoads said. “Voids are bad in energetic materials because they typically lead to inconsistent, sometimes catastrophic, burns.” The team also used the method to print biomedical implants, personalized drugs and other products. Next Offset Solutions will focus on energetic materials, but is exploring…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.13
…based on sensor technologies such as radar, laser/lidar, camera, ultrasonic, DSRC [dedicated short-range communications] and GPS.” Software such as Simcenter Prescan allows automakers to train their artificial intelligence programs to make the right decision not only in routine events but also in uncommon but imminent events. For example, how would the autonomous pilot react to an elephant crossing the road, or a group of trick-or-treaters dressed up as pumpkins? VTD from MSC Software (part of Hexagon) is a virtual test driving software autonomous vehicle developers can use to train AI decision making. Image courtesy of Hexagon. Most human drivers have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.62
…complex geometries of printed parts and materials. These include ultrasonic inspection, impedance-based monitoring, and thermography supported by image correlation. Although these methodologies provide insight into the quality of the printed object—offering their own set of advantages and disadvantages—no one approach has achieved dominance within the 3D printing sector. The continued advancement and development of new technologies that can help enable inspection and quality control metrics are still needed to realize broad industrial adoption of AM technologies. A New Approach This is where the technology developed by Vanderbilt University’s research team comes into play. The scientists have created a technique that…