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Case Study: Robotics Integrator Discovers Binder Jet 3D Printing for Automotive End of Arm Tooling

  • by Sarah A. Webster
  • March 10, 2021
  • Case Study

FreeFORM Technologies delivered a complex end-of-arm tooling solution in 17-4PH stainless steel for a high-volume automotive inspection process using binder jet 3D printing technology from ExOne.

Voxel8 Collaborates with Eddy Ricami to Bring Advanced Additive Manufacturing Tech to High Fashion Industry

  • March 9, 2021
  • News

Voxel8's transformative multi-material ActiveLab® system will enable digital manufacturing of unique designs in footwear and accessories for top fashion brands.

igus Linear Axes Manufacture Spare Parts in Space

  • March 4, 2021
  • News

Germany students develop 3D printer for cost-effective production of structural elements.

Siemens and EOS North America Partner to Improve AM Efficiency and Profitability

  • February 23, 2021
  • News

EOS North America to integrate and resell Siemens’ additive manufacturing (AM) software into its 3D printing systems.

Intellegens and Ansys to Empower Additive Manufacturing with Material Intelligence Through Machine Learning

  • February 17, 2021
  • News

Machine learning specialist Intellegens and engineering simulation leader Ansys have announced a collaboration to integrate machine learning methods into Additive Manufacturing (AM) workflows, accelerating the development of reliable and repeatable AM processes.

Despite A Global Pandemic, 2020 Unlocked Unexpected, Game-Changing And Inspirational Uses of 3D Printed Designs

  • December 18, 2020
  • News

Ultimaker, the global leader in professional 3D printing, today launched its inaugural Innovators List: a celebration of the most unexpected, game-changing and inspirational uses of 3D printing across business and education this year.

Advantech & Quanergy Announce Partnership to Build LiDAR-Enabled 3D IoT Solutions for Smart City & Logistics

  • October 21, 2020
  • News

Advantech Service-IoT GmbH announces its partnership with Quanergy systems Inc., the leading provider of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and smart perception solutions.

Lifting More Than You Can Handle?: How to prepare for an unexpected spike in demand

  • by Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation
  • July 6, 2020
  • Opinion

By Jonathan Wilkins
This article explains how the manufacturing industry can prepare for unanticipated periods of increased demand.

Pepperl+Fuchs announces 2020 Online Summit

  • June 24, 2020
  • News

Pepperl+Fuchs’ 2020 Online Summit is a free digital platform that will allow customers and other interested parties to learn about the latest trends and solutions in factory and process automation—even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Saratech announces acquisition of Apex Digital Manufacturing Solutions

  • June 9, 2020
  • News

Saratech will take over all of Apex's PLM software license and subscription sales, support services, and training classes.

ANCA starts manufacturing ventilators for Australian COVID-19 fight

  • May 21, 2020
  • News

This initiative directly addresses the critical supply of mechanical ventilation equipment to support COVID-19 patients requiring ventilation to survive. Banding together with other Australian manufacturing businesses, the consortium can harness various industry capabilities to make more ventilators sooner.

Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) announces Contilio as winner of Smart Construction Challenge

  • April 15, 2020
  • News

As the winner, Contilio was awarded €25,000 and the opportunity to deliver a live proof of concept (POC) at the TÜV SÜD International Business Park in Singapore.

Eaton uses 3D printing to deliver face shields to hospitals in four states

  • April 9, 2020
  • News

The first batch of face shields made at Eaton’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Southfield, Michigan were donated to hospitals in Ohio, New York, New Jersey and Michigan.

CoVent-19 Challenge Asks Millions of Designers and Engineers to Respond to the Ventilator Crisis

  • April 2, 2020
  • News

The CoVent-19 Challenge is open to teams and individuals anywhere, and finalists will work directly with Stratasys 3D printing experts and the CoVent-19 Challenge team to turn their designs into prototypes for testing.

Siemens makes additive manufacturing capabilities, 3D printers available to medical community

  • March 27, 2020
  • News

The Siemens AM network is available globally and covers the entire value chain – from upload and simulation to checking the design up to the printing process and associated services.

AddUp and Oak ORNL announce collaboration to advance metal additive manufacturing tooling applicatio

  • January 6, 2020
  • News

A $2.7 million cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) between AddUp Group, a global machine and solutions provider for metal additive manufacturing (AM), and the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) aims to advance laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology for the manufacturing of metal molds with complex geometries for the tooling industry.

Siemens announces launch of Additive Manufacturing (AM) Network

  • November 21, 2019
  • News

Siemens’ AM Network is designed for enterprises, suppliers and partners that are looking to accelerate the adoption of AM for industrial processes and applications.

How Viable is Additive Manufacturing?

  • October 17, 2019
  • Feature

By Mark Howard, EU Automation Additive manufacturing (AM) is drastically altering a range of industries, from manufacturing to the medical sector. But what are the limitations of the technology? This article shares some insights behind the manufacturing and legal issues surrounding additive manufacturing.

Senvol announced President Zach Simkin election as Chairman for SME’s Additive Manufacturing (AM)

  • August 7, 2019
  • News

The primary responsibility of the SME AM Advisory Committee is to advise SME on initiatives, activities, policy, and strategy related to AM.

The Need for Green in 3D Printing

  • July 29, 2019
  • Feature

By Ben Smye, Matmatch It has been 35 years since the first instance of what we now think of as additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing. Lauded for its rapid production speed and minimal waste, the process is becoming a staple of product prototyping. However, there is still room to improve the sustainability of this process.

IMTS is the Additive Manufacturing Destination for 2022

  • October 29, 2021
  • News

IMTS 2022 will showcase AM solutions as part integrated manufacturing technology offerings in the Metal Removal, Quality Assurance, CAD/CAM, and other Technology Pavilions covering 1.1 million sq. ft. of exhibit space.
 

CGTech Highlights VERICUT 9.2 Simulation, Composites and Additive Capabilities at CAMX

  • September 16, 2021
  • News

CGTech will demonstrate VERICUT 9.2 at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) from Oct. 19-21 in booth W47.

CGTech to Demonstrate VERICUT 9.2 at CMTS

  • September 14, 2021
  • News

CGTECH will exhibit VERICUT 9.2 in booth #2507 at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) from Oct. 4-7 at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario. VERICUT is the industry standard for CNC machine simulation to detect incorrect tool path motions, collisions, bugs and other areas for improvement.

CGTech to Demonstrate VERICUT 9.2 at WMTS 2021

  • August 26, 2021
  • News

CGTech will feature VERICUT version 9.2 in booth #334 at the Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS).

Results of Shapeways ‘State of 3D Printing’ Survey Show Significant Shift to Digital Manufacturing

  • August 24, 2021
  • News

3D Printing now mainstream among 75% of mid-sized manufacturers polled, yet more flexibility needed to meet demands for quality, personalization and sustainability.

3D Printing Cooperation: Photocentric and CoreTechnologie Enter into Partnership

  • June 25, 2021
  • News

CoreTechnologie has developed a tailored version of its 3D printing software specifically for the requirements of Photocentric 3D printing machines and processes. In future, the tool will be delivered together with the printers of the British printing machine manufacturer.

Mikrotron Cameras Help Researchers Create Alternative Method to Monitoring Additive Manufacturing

  • May 25, 2021
  • News

Non-destructive quality system measures melt-pool width and depth.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division Thought Leaders Speak at 2021 Additive Manufacturing Users Group

  • May 4, 2021
  • News

AMUG Programming includes three Hexagon experts covering additive manufacturing workflow, 3D scanning, inspection and process optimization.

Global Challenges Drive Double Digit Growth in Additive Manufacturing Through 2025

  • March 30, 2021
  • News

New ARC Advisory Group research on the global Additive Manufacturing market reveals that the intersection of 3D printer innovation, software advances, and material creation with the COVID-19 pandemic is shining a new light on industrialized additive manufacturing.

3D Printing Startup Fortify Secures $20M in Series B Funding Led by Cota Capital

  • March 18, 2021
  • News

Funds will be used to scale up manufacturing, the team, and materials development programs.