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At the virtual GTC conference this week NVIDIA gave attendees a first look at the new NVIDIA RTX A6000 and NVIDIA A40 GPUs. The GPUs are built on the Ampere architecture and feature new RT Cores, Tensor Cores and CUDA cores that can accelerate graphics, rendering, compute and AI significantly faster than previous generations. “The ability to double or triple…
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NVIDIA has expanded the NVIDIA Jetson AI at the Edge platform with an entry-level developer kit priced at just $59, opening the potential of AI and robotics to a new generation of students, educators and hobbyists. The Jetson Nano 2GB Developer Kit is designed for teaching and learning AI by creating hands-on projects in such areas as robotics and intelligent…
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Rockwell Automation, Inc. and Microsoft announced a five-year partnership expansion to develop integrated, cloud-based solutions for digital transformation that will provide a single information environment connecting design, operations and maintenance. The two companies will create edge-to-cloud-based solutions that “connect information between development, operations and maintenance teams through a singular, trusted data environment,“ the companies said in a press release. This…
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3D Systems has announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided 510(k) clearance for maxillofacial surgical guides 3D printed using its LaserForm Ti and DuraForm ProX PA materials. The new clearance allows for more surgical guide designs that improve performance and is the latest delivery on 3D Systems’ approach to address the needs of surgeons performing maxillofacial and…
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The Manufacturing Institute, the charitable nonprofit workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, announces the official start (Oct. 2, 2020) to MFG Day 2020, which will run through October. The MI's flagship initiative, MFG Day, showcases the diverse modern manufacturing careers and addresses the skills gap, which may leave more than 2.4 million American jobs unfilled…
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MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys, has released results from its new 3D Printing Trends Report, which includes over 1,200 responses from professionals across multiple industries, including aerospace, industrial goods, military and defense, medical and automotive. Key findings in the report reveal that nearly three-quarters (74%) of respondents are planning to invest in 3D printing technology in 2021, with 50% planning…
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Industry Supplies has launched the new Smart3D Macro platform. The Smart3D Macro offers broad material capabilities, a large build volume and a print speed built for manufacturing. The new system was designed in two form factors. On the office side, the Prototyping Unit (PU) serves the needs of designers and engineers working on product development. For the industrial space, the…
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Stratasys Ltd. announces a new multi-year technical partnership agreement with Team Penske to continue to incorporate use of 3D printing on all Team Penske NASCAR, INDYCAR and IMSA SportsCar teams. “Stratasys has consistently contributed to our ability to reach new solutions for improving our race performance ahead of the competition,” says Team Penske President Tim Cindric. “Our 3D printing strategy…
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Rescale Inc., in cooperation with Hyundai Motor Group, are building a multi-cloud high performance computing (HPC) environment for innovating in the smart mobility industry, the companies report. This new agile environment will allow researchers to expand capacity via the cloud. “Close collaboration between IT and the field is essential for Hyundai Motor’s digital transformation strategy,” says JungSik Suh, senior vice…
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Formlabs has debuted the Form 3BL, a dental and medical 3D printer optimized for biocompatible materials. Also, Formlabs will also start shipping its flagship largeformat printer, the Form 3L. Both printers mark the expansion of the company’s line of large-format stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers to enable manufacturers and creators to print high-detail large-scale parts. Formlabs also announced Wash L +…
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MathWorks has introduced Release 2020b of the MATLAB and Simulink product families. New capabilities in MATLAB simplify working with graphics and apps, and Simulink updates focus on expanded access and speed, including the launch of Simulink Online for access through web browsers. R2020b also introduces new products that build on artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, speed up autonomous systems development, and…
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Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have built a new method of 3D printing gels and other soft materials. Published in a new paper, it may create complex structures with nanometer-scale precision. Because many gels are compatible with living cells, the new method may boost the production of soft tiny medical devices such as drug delivery…
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Materialise NV has made a strategic investment in Ditto, a developer of virtual eyewear try-on platforms. In addition, the two companies will collaborate to advance the digital transformation in the eyewear industry and support the creation of new and personalized shopping experiences. The introduction of advanced digital technologies in the eyewear industry is creating new opportunities, including the possibility to…
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IACMI members and members of other Manufacturing USA Institutes are invited to be among the first U.S. manufacturing leaders to learn about a new call for the creation of a “National Manufacturing Guard” designed to ensure a resilient, robust national supply chain and manufacturing base in the future. Scheduled for Sept. 29 and October 1, the two identical online sessions…
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Siemens and Nexa3D have announced a collaboration designed to bring Nexa3D’s additive manufacturing production systems up to full Industry 4.0 preparedness. This partnership highlights both companies’ commitment to help additive manufacturing prepare for Industry 4.0 with collaborations, open architecture and predictive serviceability. Having worked side by side with automotive, aerospace, medical and industrial customers, Siemens and Nexa3D have worked to…
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