Topic: Manufacturing

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New Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Standards in the Works

May 8, 2019 · ASTM International is creating safety standards for 3D printing parts.

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Printing with Extruded Glass

May 8, 2019 · Canadian researchers have printed with chalcogenide glass, which could lower the cost of creating complex optical components.

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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division Breaks Ground on New Center in Detroit Area

May 7, 2019 · Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division is constructing a new expansion project on a site in Novi, MI, slated for completion in the fall of 2019.

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Fictiv’s 2019 State of Hardware Report Shows Tariffs Add Complexity for Product Teams Trying to Get to Market

May 7, 2019 · The survey shows teams have instituted tariff engineering measures such as depending on local manufacturers for product assembly and new manufacturing platforms.

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The Cart Before the Autonomous Car

May 1, 2019 · Adopting a new technology causes a ripple effect that can disrupt tried-and-true workflows and even entire industries.

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Hitachi acquires JR Automation, a robotic system integrator in the U.S.

April 24, 2019 · Hitachi to enter the high-growth robotic system integration market in North America to accelerate global development of its digital solution business.

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Boston Dynamics acquires deep learning-based vision company

April 10, 2019 · Technology works with leading commercial robotic arms to move boxes off pallets to conveyors or build stacks of boxes on pallets.

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MHI’s annual report sees inflection point, investment spike, for digital technologies

April 10, 2019 · Panelists highlight an industry ready to move forward with the next stages of adopting digital technologies.

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Aiming to be the Amazon of On-Demand Manufacturing

April 1, 2019 · Vendors enter the field, adding new networks for ordering custom parts and prototypes.

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3D Printing Services: The CAD Connection

April 1, 2019 · Software-integrated plug-ins and online analysis pave the way for on-demand manufacturing.

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3YOURMIND Launches Agile Manufacturing Execution System 〈MES〉 Software

April 1, 2019 · Production software adds automation to additive manufacturing.

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North American machine vision market grew nearly 10% in 2018, broke records for sixth straight year

March 28, 2019 · Smarter and smaller vision technologies serve complex challenges with emerging automation solutions like AI-driven bin picking, autonomous vehicles, and advanced inspection technologies.

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3D Hubs Announces $18 Million in Funding to Boost Autonomous Manufacturing Platform

March 27, 2019 · New funding to help the company further automate its manufacturing outsourcing solution expand platform's global network and U.S. presence with new office in the states, 3D Hubs reports.

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Protolabs and Wohlers Associates Team Up for Immersive Course on Design for Additive Manufacturing

March 21, 2019 · The event comes after the digital manufacturer's recent initiatives with GE Additive and MIT that focus on advancing 3D printing.

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Automate 2019 introduces “Automation Works!” day to help manufacturers, exhibitors fill open jobs

March 20, 2019 · Last day of the April 8-11 show in Chicago will include theater sessions focused on working in automation and the chance for job seekers to connect with exhibitors looking for new employees.

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ZVerse and Carbon Set up Partnership Focused on Design for Digital Manufacturing

March 18, 2019 · The nuts and bolts: ZVerse will offer enhanced design support to Carbon production partners and customers.

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RIA announces 2019 Engelberger Robotics Award winners

March 11, 2019 · Robotic Industries Association (RIA) to present 2019 Engelberger Robotics Awards to Catherine Morris and Howie Choset at Automate 2019 in Chicago on April 10.

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Manufacturing Awareness Signals a New Phase in Generative Design

March 1, 2019 · Migrating from theoretically optimal topology to manufacturable shapes, generative design technology shows signs of maturity.

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Protolabs Selected as Part of National Manufacturing Tour

February 26, 2019 · Protolabs' digital manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Minnesota will be a part of annual National Association of Manufacturers event.

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Applied Automation Technologies and DMG MORI USA Announce Partnership

February 19, 2019 · Partnership of two companies will focus on management of on-machine measuring software.

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