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Stratasys plans to remove complexity from design-to-3D print processes with its latest release. GrabCAD Print’s Advanced FDM feature is aimed at ensuring design intent via intuitive model interaction to rapidly deliver strong, light parts, Stratasys notes. By avoiding CAD-to-STL conversion, users are able to work in high fidelity and advance the design-to-3D print process, Stratasys says. Advanced FDM is designed…
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Rize has received the Frost & Sullivan award for Best Practices in Technology Innovation for Zero-Emission Polymer Material Additive Manufacturing, North America. This award recognizes Rize for overcoming key challenges in the polymer additive manufacturing industry. These challenges include complex, costly and potentially unsafe processes, insufficient material properties, lack of traceability and authenticity in parts and lack of functional part…
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America Makes announces that Gold-level member, Rapid Prototype + Manufacturing LLC. (rp+m), has delivered a comprehensive ULTEM 9085 Type I Database for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Additive Manufacturing (AM) to America Makes and its membership community to further the use of the Type I certified material for aircraft interior components. “The qualification of the ULTEM 9085 material and the establishment…
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VIRES, part of Hexagon AB, and a member of the MSC Software family, has expanded its autonomous driving simulation capabilities with a number of enhancements to Virtual Test Drive (VTD), its open platform for the development and testing of advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving systems. Key highlights include a new Physically Based Rendering (PBR) technology for better photorealistic simulation…
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According to a new report from Tractica, a market intelligence firm that focuses on human interaction with technology, the demand for robots is at a tipping point that could lead to widespread adoption of robots in warehouses and logistics operations to assist and displace human workers. The report indicates a growing number of warehousing and logistics companies are incorporating robots…
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Scale and performance are two of the primary speed bumps in the way of using stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing techniques as a viable full-scale production method. But a research team at the University of Michigan is aiming to change that dynamic with a novel take it claims can print up to 100 times faster than conventional 3D printing processes. See…
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This month, the Supply Chain Group editorial team offers Logistics Management readers a preview of the latest warehouse and distribution center management equipment, automation and software products that will be introduced on this year’s trade show floor. Run two voice-directed picking solutions together The Lydia Voice Co-Exist Solution is targeted to Vocollect Voice customers who want to add Lydia Voice…
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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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The internet of things (IoT) has several faces. Some have become familiar to almost all segments of society, like wearables, while others claim notoriety only in specific markets, such as industrial IoT systems. But there is more to the IoT than these two sectors. Another face that is gaining attention is the commercial IoT. Related Coverage Connecting the Thread: 5G…
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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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Consider the following situation. Designers of a new mass transit rail system want to use the latest internet of things (IoT) technology to gather, process and interpret all kinds of real-time data beyond railcar logistics, such as vibration and shock, environmental conditions and audio/video monitoring. An IT-based analysis recommends all sensors and other on-site monitoring equipment need the support of…
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Equipment manufacturers; engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies; as well as power and process plant owners and operators have the common challenge of keeping their fleet, machinery and other assets working efficiently, while also reducing the cost of maintenance and time-sensitive repairs. Considering the aggressive time to market required for industrial products and services, it is crucial to identify the…
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The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), which represents the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, has revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2019. Given U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies will spend more than $1.8 trillion in capital goods or fixed business investment (including software) this year—financing a majority of those assets, according to ELFA—these trends impact a…
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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…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
