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Siemens introduces Camstar Electronics Suite software, manufacturing execution system 〈MES〉 for electronics. This configurable and scalable MES solution enables printed circuit board (PCB) and box assemblers to meet traceability requirements, improve efficiency levels and control manufacturing operations through direct Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity with machines and production lines. Camstar Electronics Suite creates a digital thread to empower electronics companies…
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Desktop Metal announced the closing of a $160 million funding round, led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), to advance the global commercialization of its metal 3D printing technology. Combined funding since its 2015 inception is now at $438 million. KDT is an investment firm focused on finding and funding innovative and emerging technologies. KDT is a subsidiary of Koch Industries,…
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Solvay Engineering adds 10% carbon fiber-filled KetaSpire polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and neat Radel polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) to e-Xstream’s latest release (2019.0) of Digimat-Additive Manufacturing (AM) software. These products complement the neat KetaSpire PEEK AM filament already available for simulation on e-Xstream engineering’s Digimat-AM platform. “Our growing range of AM filaments underscores Solvay’s determination to establish itself as an industry leader in this…
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EWI, an engineering and technology provider of advanced manufacturing in North America, has selected Granta Design's GRANTA MI software to better coordinate its additive manufacturing (AM) work across multiple AM platforms. The software system is currently being deployed. GRANTA MI is made for enterprise materials information management. EWI’s engineering services aim to help companies identify, develop, and implement the best…
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Jabil introduced a complete solution for creating, integrating and validating custom engineered materials for additive manufacturing. “Jabil is taking advantage of its rich history in materials science innovation to advance the entire additive manufacturing market forward and produce custom materials in weeks—not months,” says John Dulchinos, vice president of digital manufacturing, Jabil. “Our ability to integrate new engineered materials into…
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ACEINNA announces a new video on the ACEINNA YouTube Video Channel–“All About the New ACEINNA OpenIMU Package.” This short video provides a quick and easy overview of ACEINNA’s new OpenIMU package. ACEINNA’s OpenIMU solution consists of three key parts. First is a family of inertial measurement units consisting of three accelerometers, three gyros and an ARM Coretex. Zoom in on…
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The software manufacturer CoreTechnologie (CT) presents its new 4D_Additive Manufacturing Software Suite. The German-French company has introduced a software suite to prepare CAD models for all major 3D printing methods. With 4D_Additive CAD data of all current systems such as Catia, NX, Solidworks, Creo, STEP or JT is read by precise native interfaces and processed as exact B-Rep geometry including…
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Optomec has signed a partnership agreement with Phillips Federal. The agreement will enable Phillips Federal to resell the Optomec Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) systems to U.S. government facilities. The Optomec LENS family offers a full range of additive manufacturing solutions for creating, enhancing and repairing metal components using high-powered lasers to build structures layer by layer directly from powdered…
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Nano Dimension Ltd. has received a purchase order for a DragonFly Pro 3D system from Hensoldt, formerly part of Airbus Defense, which focuses on sensor technologies for protection and surveillance missions. Hensoldt was formed in 2017 from the Airbus Group’s defense electronics activities. The multinational corporation provides advanced solutions for armed forces and security agencies. In 2017, Hensoldt joined Nano…
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Konecranes, a Finnish company specializing in the manufacture and service of cranes and lifting equipment, has implemented Siemens PLM Software’s digital innovation platform to accelerate its product development process and connect product and performance data together. The company is using MindSphere, the open, cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) operating system, and the Teamcenter portfolio, to leverage the digital twin and…
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Velodyne Lidar has introduced technology pertaining to advanced driving safety systems. Velodyne unveiled the VelaDome, a compact embeddable lidar that provides an ultra-wide 180°x180° image for near-object avoidance. Velodyne also introduced Vella, software that establishes its directional view Velarray lidar sensor as an integral component for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Vellas is designed to enhance advanced driver assistance functionalities…
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3D printing is a slow revolution. But it is a revolution regardless when you consider what the technology does: saving lives, enabling new business models, redefining how we design products. But none of that happened overnight. The revolutionary nature of 3D printing grew over decades, formed on a foundation of small but valuable steps. So where are today’s trends taking…
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Working with artificial intelligence entails feeding data to a machine whereas humans are more flexible and creative in thinking. What makes us human is the ability to anticipate what might go wrong. It is vital to teach humans how to interact with machines and how machine conversations should be done. AI is a tool humans can use to design better…
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The Google Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) lab focuses on the future of products and production, using problem-solving methods accessible to any company. Discover how the team used the Formlabs Form 2 and High Temp Resin to develop a process enabling them to bypass a complicated supply chain and cut turnaround time for a component by 85% and saving over…
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Angel Trains, one of Britain’s train leasing companies, has collaborated with engineering consultancy ESG Rail, and 3D printing technology provider Stratasys, to produce four fully approved interior components using 3D printing. The components approved for service include an arm rest, grab handle and seat back table—all of which will now be trialed on in-service passenger trains in 2019. The aim…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down
Automate’s largest day ever draws huge crowds to McCormick Place
