Topic: 3D Printing

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Allonic raises $7.2M to build a foundation for advanced robotic hardware

February 12, 2026 · Allonic raised $7.2 million to accelerate the development of its 3D Tissue Braiding platform to produce complex, dexterous robotic bodies.

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Danielle Ward receives Tormach Instructor of the Year award

September 7, 2024 · Tormach announced Oklahoma computer science teacher Danielle Ward as Instructor of the Year. Ward integrated CNC router certifications from NC3 into her STEM curriculum.

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Accufacture unveils Alchemist 1 robotic additive manufacturing cell

July 19, 2024 · Accufacture released its Alchemist 1 robotic additive manufacturing cell engineered with Meltio’s wire-laser metal 3D printing technology to deliver large, fully dense metal parts.

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Ricoh extends 3D-printing expertise to manufacturing with new university partnership

March 22, 2024 · Ricoh announced a new partnership with NC State University to develop a Center of Excellence that focuses on research and development of new additive manufacturing applications.

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3D Printing Robot Market Enters Growth Phase

December 12, 2023 · Higher degrees of freedom and the ability to conduct repetitive tasks is driving higher demand.

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Seurat Technologies Raises Series C to Build 3D Metal Printing Factories for Reshoring, Sustainability

October 30, 2023 · Seurat, which has developed additive manufacturing technologies for affordable and sustainable metal part production, plans to build facilities near U.S. customers.

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Eyewear Industry Streamlines Customer Experience Through Robotics and AI

July 23, 2023 · The eyewear industry is adopting automation to meet market demand, from 3D printing for personalized production and robotic fulfillment to AI and AR for e-commerce.

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Markforged’s Director of New Platforms Discusses Relationship With Rapid Robotics, New Headquarters

July 10, 2023 · Markforged's 3D printers are helping Rapid Robotics develop and manufacture end-of-arm tools at a faster rate than it would with traditional systems.

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How to Create an Effective 3D Printing Workflow

September 17, 2022 · 3D printing and additive manufacturing offer new levels of speed and flexibility for production, but you must first understand processes, materials, and scale.

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Ford Using KUKA Robot at Automotive Facility for 3D Printing

March 21, 2022 · Productivity has increased since Ford installed a KUKA robot at is advanced manufacturing facility in Redford, Mich. The robot is being used to move 3D printed parts.

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3D Systems Acquires Oqton to Make Additive Manufacturing More Accessible

September 10, 2021 · Oqton's cloud-based, AI-enabled Manufacturing Operating System can help manufacturers automate production processes. 3D Systems is making its own software available as add-ons.

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Launcher Buys Second Metal 3D Printer From Velo3D for Rocket Parts

September 1, 2021 · Launcher, which is developing rockets and orbital transfer vehicles to affordably launch small satellites, has added a second 3D printer from Velo3D for titanium.

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Desktop Metal to Acquire ExOne for Leadership in Additive Manufacturing for Mass Production

August 11, 2021 · Desktop Metal and ExOne, both of which claim to be 3D printing pioneers, plan to combine their offerings in a broad portfolio for additive manufacturing at scale.

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Additive Manufacturing and Robotics—the Bloom of a New Machine?

July 22, 2021 · Manufacturing and construction face a bright future in which 3D printing and robots enable the fabrication of more sustainable structures and massive wind turbines.

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Würth Additive Group to Distribute Markforged’s Digital Forge 3D Printing Platform Globally

July 18, 2021 · Würth will help distribute Markforged's Digital Forge 3D printing platform for 3D printing metals and other materials, as Markforged prepares for SPAC deal and public listing.

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Steel Bridge 3D-Printed by MX3D Officially Opens in Amsterdam

July 15, 2021 · MX3D worked with partners in business, academia, and government to 3D-print a stainless steel bridge now installed over an Amsterdam canal. It is the largest construction of its kind.

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Desktop Metal Buys Multi-Material Deposition System Firm Aerosint

July 13, 2021 · 3D printing firm Desktop Metal has acquired Aerosint, a Belgian maker of a system that uses a patented process enabling full three-dimensional control of material placement.

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Italian Sheet Metal Manufacturer Uses nTopology Software for 3D-Printed Grippers

June 12, 2021 · Preziosa Francesco worked with Add-it design engineers, Desktop Metal 3D printers, and nTopology software to quickly create grippers for its robotic cell and press bending machine.

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Top 10 Robotics Transactions of May 2021

June 5, 2021 · Robotics transactions in May 2021 slowed from the previous month, but companies supplying autonomous trucks, software and sensors, and systems for new applications raised millions of dollars.

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Formlabs Closes $150M Series E to Grow 3D Printing Tech, Doubles Valuation to $2B

May 20, 2021 · Formlabs said it plans to use its Series E funding, led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, to expand its portfolio of 3D printing technologies and hire more employees.

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