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The forerunners of 3D glass printing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Maple Glass Printing Nick Birbilis, the co-founder of Maple Glass Printing, spoke to Manufacturers Monthly’ and explained how his company created novel glass 3D printing technology, and successfully commercialised it. Maple Glass Printing (MGP) was first conceived by a relatively simple idea.

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Is using AI for full self-driving a good idea? Musk says yes, but AI watchdog says no

Robotics Business Review

Source: Tesla In Musk , Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk, we learned how Tesla planned to use artificial intelligence in its vehicles to offer its long-awaited full self-driving mode. One example was Olli, a 3D-printed electric vehicle (EV) that was a highlight of IMTS 2016 , the biggest manufacturing show in the U.S.

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Raise3D Continues to Innovate in Flexible Manufacturing Solutions

Additive Manufacturing

The tragic consequences of the pandemic, however, validated the importance of Raise3D’s mission of offering a “A perfect Ecosystem to facilitate Flexible Manufacturing”, as expressed in early 2018. We tested several brands and Raise3D’s Pro3 stood out with its exceptional RaiseCloud software and speedy printing without any wobbles.

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Navigating Outsource Manufacturing

Trimantec

In the past, many companies were hesitant to outsource any of their manufacturing to an outside source. However, according to Contract Packaging Association's 2018 State of the Industry Report, the contract manufacturing industry has been growing 2 to 4 times faster than the industries it supports. . 3D Printer. 3D Printing.

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Applications of Augmented Reality in Car Manufacturing

ATS

When training is done on an ad-hoc basis without a standardized process or source of truth, the effects of bad practices throughout the facility can become compounded, creating excess downtime, wasted resources and missed deadlines.

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What Year Did a Robot Hand First Debut at IMTS?

Modern Machine Shop

Source: AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology IMTS 1980-1988: Attendance skyrocketed and broke records. IMTS 2014: The first-ever electric car was 3D printed and assembled on the show floor, the Strati. IMTS 1978: McCormick Place was expanded to accommodate the entire trade show at one location.

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Protecting the digital manufacturing supply chain while promoting innovation

Control Engineering

While the majority of the sessions centered around digital and traditional manufacturing – from 3D printing to drilling and grinding – there was an element of cybersecurity on the show floor, as well. In 2018, the cyber-crime business was estimated to be worth $1.5 12-17, 2022, at McCormick Place in Chicago. On Monday, Sept.