Topic: Digital Thread

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Factory Digital Twins Enhance Worker Safety and Supply Chains

October 30, 2020 · How plant simulation and modeling technologies help enforce social distancing and safety practices.

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Caterpillar Funds Major Robotic Initiative at South Dakota Mines

October 29, 2020 · South Dakota Mines will help lead Cat Labs MineStar Consortium, which partners university faculty and students with Caterpillar engineers and researchers to help build the next generation of mining and construction technology.

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AMD Set to Buy Xilinx, Challenging NVIDIA in HPC

October 27, 2020 · GPU maker AMD to buy programmable chipmaker, seeking to boost HPC offerings

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Ball Aerospace to Deploy 3DEXPERIENCE Platform as Manufacturing Solution

October 26, 2020 · The 3DEXPERIENCE platform works as a single integrated solution to support program execution activities.

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HOOPS Toolkits Bring 3D Capabilities to Manufacturing Hub

October 26, 2020 · Eurostep brings 3D data access and visualization to its flagship solution, with aim to simplify global manufacturing processes.

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EOS and Ansys Debut Additive Manufacturing Workflow

October 22, 2020 · Collaboration said to speed part design, reduces production costs, increases productivity for aerospace, oil and gas and many other industries.

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Global HP Study Finds Digital Manufacturing Helps Drive Economic Growth

October 15, 2020 · 3D printing, innovation and supply chain resiliency more important than ever, say manufacturing decision makers.

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Blockchain and AM Shake Up Digital Parts Supply Chain

October 13, 2020 · A pair of startups meld blockchain and AM technologies to deliver trust and transparency for on-demand digital parts production.

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NVIDIA Unveils Jetson Nano 2GB AI and Robotics Starter Kit

October 6, 2020 · New developer kit with free online training and certification makes AI easily accessible to all.

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Microsoft, Rockwell Automation Bridge Design and Maintenance

October 6, 2020 · Edge-to-cloud solutions will connect development, operations and maintenance teams in a single data environment.

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Siemens and VSI Labs Co-Pilot Autonomous Vehicle Technology

September 28, 2020 · Partnership leverages Siemens PAVE360 platform to create digital twin simulation for the validation and testing of VSI Labs Capability Demonstrator components.

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Rescale and Hyundai Motor Group Team Up to Boost Mobility Innovation

September 24, 2020 · Companies build a multi-cloud high-performance computing environment.

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Materialise and Ditto Team Up to Advance Digital Technologies for Eyewear

September 22, 2020 · The digital manufacturing technology makes it possible to shift from inventory-focused production to a more customer-centric approach.

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Nexa3D Collaborates With Siemens to Automate Additive Manufacturing

September 16, 2020 · Nexa3D's entire Quantum Laser Sintering (QLS) product line is standardized to Siemens advanced factory automation and edge computing technologies. Planned commercial Q1 2021 delivery for Nexa3D's QLS™350 Polymer 3D printer, powered by Siemens automation controls.

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Siemens and VSI Labs Partner to Advance Autonomous Vehicle Development

September 14, 2020 · Through the partnership, Siemens' PAVE360 platform will be used to create digital twin simulations for the validation and testing of all processors, electronics, sensors and more.

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Autodesk Manufacturing Summit: Betting on Generative Design and Additive Manufacturing

September 4, 2020 · Autodesk showcases Fusion 360 during virtual event, promotes generative design and 3D printing for collaborative product development during the new normal.

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Fictiv’s Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem Delivers Radical Transparency Features

September 3, 2020 · Radical transparency provides visibility into manufacturing processes to ensure quality and mitigate risk for those who cannot visit factory floors during COVID-19, company says.

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MxD releases the Hiring Guide: Cybersecurity in Manufacturing

August 28, 2020 · A free webinar on the guide will be held Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. CT.

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IoT Equips Students to Develop Ways to Cut Vehicle Emissions and Inspections

August 26, 2020 · A new system using remote data transfers and machine learning could lower vehicle emissions, testing costs, and reduce the need for in-person emissions testing.

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Engineer Building Beyond-This-World Solutions for COVID-19 Challenges

August 24, 2020 · Xin Ning, assistant professor of aerospace engineering, was awarded a National Science Foundation grant to translate foldable space tools into medical equipment on Earth

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