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…co-sponsored by the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will take place on Jan. 25 and 26, 2023, at ASTM’s global headquarters in West Conshohocken, Pa. “Digital construction is expected to have a major impact on manufacturing innovation and competitiveness,” noted Mohsen Seifi, Ph.D., ASTM International’s vice president…
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…Report on Construction: Building an Additive Construction Future. The report detailed developments in additive construction, or AC, an industry that is rapidly growing in response to opportunities created by additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Standards organization ASTM International acquired Fort Collins, Colo.-based Wohlers Associates in 2021. The advisory group now includes technical and market experts to support the growing additive…
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…Inc. yesterday announced that its manufacturing facility in Billerica, Mass., has met the rigorous quality management and quality assurance standards of ISO 9001:2015 to obtain certification from TUV Rhineland of North America. The additive manufacturing company said the certification will help streamline the supplier audit process. “Reliability is key for additive manufacturing. We're trying to help manufacturers meet traditional standards…
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…nationally recognized certifying body in manufacturing, announced last week that it has developed and will offer the Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals, or RMF, credential. The new certification focuses on assessing a candidate's comprehension of fundamental robotics concepts. It is designed for workers currently looking to upskill or reskill into manufacturing careers before pursuing equipment-specific or career pathway-specific training in robotics.…
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…new Simulation features for its additive manufacturing software. Simulation is available as a free trial until April 2023 and as a paid subscription thereafter, said the company. As both 3D printing and simulation software move from prototype to production, the complementary technologies promise to save manufacturers time and money previously spent on design/print/break testing cycles, according to Markforged. The Watertown,…
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…temperature and humidity can affect additive manufacturing, so process monitoring can help standardize production. Handddle and Markforged yesterday said they are integrating Handddle's “micro-factories” platform and other management tools with the Markforged Digital Forge software. “Handddle is thrilled to collaborate with Markforged to extend API integrations for Handddle and Markforged users looking to achieve industrial efficiencies to address quality challenges…
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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…
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…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,…
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…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…
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…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…
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…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…
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…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…
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…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…
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…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.”…
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…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…
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