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How to Start a 3D Printing Service Bureau

Additive Manufacturing

The beauty of today’s manufacturing environment is that anyone can start a 3D printing service bureau and begin printing parts today. According to a recent report by Persistence Markets , the 3D printing service bureau industry is projected to surge eight times the size of its present state over the next decade.

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Electrification Brings Changing Demands to Automotive Manufacturing

Modern Machine Shop

Source: ZF North America The central challenge around electrification in the automotive industry is “the challenge of transformation,” says Vaden Lillard, director of operations for ZF North America. Current assembly lines at ZF are about 33% automated; Lillard says that for the EV products, lines will be closer to 70% automated.

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NASA Has Jumped on the Generative AI Design and Manufacturing Bandwagon

21st Century Tech

It intends to explore and teach the transitioning of today’s manufacturing systems into on-demand, custom-designed processes that use 3D printing or additive manufacturing, and artificial intelligence (AI). space agency, that recently started revealing hardware for spacecraft designed using 3D printing and AI?

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10 cobots guarantee ‘just in time’ manufacture of gearboxes

Robotics Business Review

Source: Universal Robots Cobots offer small footprint and ease of use During this pilot test, SEAT studied the costs and implementation periods of a collaborative robot, the safety requirements that the technology required, and the technical feasibility of the operation. “We Source: Universal Robots Cobot No.

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Meet J.A.M.E.S at electronica 2022 Booth B1.507

i4.0 today

stands for “Jetted Additively Manufactured Electronics Sources,” and was founded to advance the development of AME (Additively Manufactured Electronics) through a collaborative space that delivers technical know-how, design enablement and real-time communication, within a diverse global community, and at all levels of expertise.

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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Investing in Technology Advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), robotics and automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) can reduce operational costs in the long run. Modernizing these facilities means embracing automation and flexible manufacturing strategies.

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10 Areas Manufacturers Might See an Impact from AI

Fabricating & Metal Work

AI’s ability to learn from data in the ERP system and outside sources enables decision-makers to formulate deeper and more accurate predictions regarding customers, buying habits, inventory levels, markets, material purchasing and more. Data-driven Decisions with Real Time Analytics ERP software provides real time data.