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HCL Technologies has released CAMWorks Version 2020 with several enhancements to assist machine shops in advancing their smart manufacturing practices. CAMWorks Version 2020 provides support for 3D printing of SolidWorks Assemblies, the CAMWorks ShopFloor product, intelligent probing functionality and automatic tab machining. With Version 2020, the CAMWorks Additive Manufacturing module, powered by Materialise, has extended 3D printing functionality to SolidWorks…
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The robotics market is set to transform over the next 10 years, based on the most comprehensive robotics tracker yet released by global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research. There will be enormous growth across all subsectors, highlighted in a total market valuation of $277 billion (U.S.) by 2030. That growth will not be distributed evenly, however. By 2022, the…
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Technology investments in the industrial and manufacturing sector are set to skyrocket, jumping from $59 billion in 2019 to $375 billion in 2030. Including hardware revenues, that figure climbs to over US$1 trillion, according to data from global tech market advisory firm ABI Research. According to ABI, manufacturing is in the midst of a major digital revolution and is investing…
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As the logistics industry evolves, we’re adopting technologies that allow us to work smarter. From AI to drones, supply chain professionals are beginning to see the value of thinking differently when solving problems. But with so many different technologies being promoted, how can you be sure you’re making the right tech investment decisions for your company? In our latest white…
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At Daimler, additive manufactured parts are already built into the interiors of buses. However, instead of using external service providers, Daimler Buses plans to set up its first service bases in 2020 as its own 3D printing centers for spare parts and individualized components. The production and delivery of a 3D printed part only takes a few days instead of…
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Stratasys Ltd. announces the appointment of Yoav Zeif as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective Feb. 18, 2020. Current Interim CEO Elchanan (Elan) Jaglom will continue in his role as chairman. Zeif brings global experience in industry transformation to Stratasys, having served in senior leadership roles for public and private multi-billion-dollar corporations, leading worldwide operations across industries and professional…
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The Virtual Foundry has named Sapphire 3D as the first certified sintering partner for its plastic-infused metal filaments. This Chicago-area firm has developed expertise in heat-treating “green” parts made from The Virtual Foundry’s open-architecture plastic-infused metal Filamets to produce high-purity finished metal parts. “In addition to their proficiency with our materials, the team at Sapphire 3D also shares our vision,…
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Improving the Yard Management Process There are over 100,000 warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants in the U.S. alone. With nearly 4 million retail stores and eCommerce websites to support, their supply chain and logistics processes must be as efficient as possible. 5.5 million trailers make 500 million shipments (facility to facility or facility to store) every single year all…
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Optomec announces its LENS Directed Energy Deposition (DED) 3D Printed Metal system will be used to print bi-metallic rocket engine parts that will go to the moon in 2024 as part of a grant from NASA for additive manufacturing research and education as it relates to space technology and applications. Work on this grant is a collaboration between the Navajo…
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Protolabs has announced MedStar Health and Cleveland Clinic Innovations as joint winners of the Cool Idea Award: Healthcare Grant. These grants provide in-kind manufacturing services to support development of medical products, spurring innovation in the field. “Protolabs is proud to champion innovation in the medical field,” says Vicki Holt, president & CEO of Protolabs. “These healthcare grants and the manufacturing…
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Soft Robotics, a robotics pioneer dedicated to solving the hardest workforce challenges, today announced a strategic partnership with FANUC, the world’s largest maker of industrial robots, that will accelerate the adoption of integrated soft robotic solutions into high-growth automation markets worldwide. Soft Robotics’ disruptive mGrip modular gripper system and automation solutions have enabled the successful implementation of robotic applications in…
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EDITOR'S NOTE: The CAASE20 event has now been converted to a virtual conference in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For ore information visit the CAASE20 website. While the temperatures are dropping outside, the team at NAFEMS Americas and Digital Engineering (DE) are gearing up for the summer, when simulation experts from around the country will converge for CAASE20 (the…
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Dassault Systèmes announces new milestones for its 3DEXPERIENCE Lab open innovation laboratory and accelerator program. Furthering its mission to “nurture disruptive innovations that positively impact society,” Dassault Systèmes has extended the 3DEXPERIENCE Lab’s reach by welcoming new startups, incubator partners and fab lab partners into its global ecosystem. The announcement was made at the 3DEXPERIENCE Lab Rendez-vous event December 3…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
North America’s largest automation and robotics event takes place June 22-25