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Austin Texas plans for a 3D-printed 62-acre Community Development & Expansion to Feature Housing, Hospitality Amenities & First 3D-printed Hotel from ICON, Liz Lambert, and BIG

Additive Manufacturing

The relocation and expansion of El Cosmico to 62 acres will showcase entirely new architectural approaches made possible by large-scale 3D-printing including domes, arches, vaults and parabolic forms. “I ICON’s technology excels at creating soft shapes and curved surfaces, making it possible to bring this design vision to life.

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How industry can realise the benefits of advanced technology

Manufacturer's Monthly

million work-related injuries and illnesses that occurred between 2008 to 2018, an average of 623,663 cases each year. million full time equivalent (FTE) productivity loss between 2008 to 2018, and on top of this $37.6 According to Safe Work Australia, there were 6.9 This caused a 2.2 billion in employer overheads.

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What Year Did a Robot Hand First Debut at IMTS?

Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2008: The show became a six-day event with over 90,000 visitors in attendance. IMTS 2014: The first-ever electric car was 3D printed and assembled on the show floor, the Strati. IMTS 2004-2006: IMTS 2004 marked the 25 th anniversary of IMTS and introduced the Emerging Technology Center (ETC) and the Student Summit.

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Increase Your Productivity with Highly Precise and Accurate Solutions

Fabricating & Metal Work

www.durr.com Strategic Collaboration Strengthens Metal AM Capabilities An example part that was 3D printed on the Xerox ElemX machine, powered by the SINUMERIK 840D sl control system from Siemens. Xerox ElemX liquid metal 3D printer equipped with the Siemens SINUMERIK CNC control system.

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Salim Brahimi, IFI Director Receives Prestigious ASTM Walter C. Voss Award

Fastener News Desk

On a part time basis, I earned my Master’s degree in 2008 and my Ph.D. FND: Thinking forward: Are the ASTM Fastener Committee (F16) and Additive Manufacturing Group (F42) working together to standardize the manufacturing of fasteners utilizing 3D Printing? in 2018, both from McGill University in Montreal.

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PTXPO 2023 Preview: Advancing the Mold With Featured Mold Component, Hot Runner Technology

Mold Making Technology

Mold plaques were nothing new in 2008, but they were primarily laser engraved and difficult to read. Current as of 2/9/23 This article contains information on exhibitors highlighting the Mold Components and Hot Runners products and services at their booth in the Moldmaking Pavilion and across the show floor.

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Midgard Inc. Tackles Tooling Challenges and Automates Production to Keep Molds Running

Mold Making Technology

Before 2008, we had around 100 employees, but since then, we’ve advanced and automated some aspects of production that reduced the need for manual labor. We use 3D modeling, Solid Works, AutoCAD and Mastercam coupled with the high-speed capabilities of our CAM department to shorten our mold lead times. Today we have 56 employees.