Automation World

JANUARY 17, 2024

ExOne’s Exerial binder jet 3D printing systems are used for high-speed, accurate creation of sand cores that are filled with molten aluminum to manufacture engine parts for BMW’s M3 and M4 models.

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3D printing Manufacturing Additive manufacturing 130

Automation World

JUNE 30, 2022

The MDPE10 particle extruder from Massive Dimension is capable of outputting 10 lbs of material per hour.

3D printing 130

3D printing Automation Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 130

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 14, 2023

Materialise Process Control enables manufacturers to introduce quality control using data gathered during the 3D printing process. Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing software and service solutions, announced its Process Control software for metal 3D printing and introduced the Build Processor Software Development Kit (BP SDK).

3D printing 98

3D printing Process control Artificial Intelligence Automation 98

Automation World

JULY 27, 2023

Rapid Robotics uses Markforged 3D printers to produce custom tooling and grippers within 12 hours.

3D printing 180

3D printing Robotics Robotics 180

Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In a world where innovation drives progress, 3D printing has emerged as a game-changing technology. Sculpteo is reshaping industries from aerospace and healthcare, to fashion and automotive. Among the many service providers, Sculpteo is a pioneer. They offer a wide array of cutting-edge solutions to individuals and businesses alike.

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3D printing Aerospace Automotive Manufacturing 115

Design World

JANUARY 5, 2023

Formlabs introduced the Automation Ecosystem to enable new levels of 3D printing productivity with Form Auto for back-to-back throughput, Fleet Control for advanced fleet management, and the High Volume Resin System for high-capacity printing.

Automation 147

Automation 3D printing Form 147

Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Biotech firms are making progress in developing 3D-printed organs, with recent breakthroughs aiding the production of increasingly intricate tissues. In recent years, 3D printing has emerged as a transformative technology for the field of organ transplantation. Doctors are already using 3D-printed […]

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3D printing 111

Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

3D-printed synthetic skin embedded with blood-filled channels combined with automated data processing eliminate the need for human volunteers and blood-sucking budgets to study mosquito behavior.

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3D printing Automation 105

Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 21, 2023

While 3D-printed organs promise a potential solution, challenges in printing speed and accuracy persist. In this Q&A interview, Vidmantas Šakalys of Vital 3D provides valuable insights and hints at a “transformative solution on the horizon”. Rising kidney transplant demands underscore a pressing global health concern.

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3D printing 119

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 9, 2023

To read more content about 3D printing in moldmaking, visit the Additive Manufacturing zone page. Printing directly with thermoplastic pellets offers several advantages as an additive manufacturing (AM) method, especially when it comes to reducing part costs and increasing print speeds, according to the company.

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3D printing Additive manufacturing Form Prototype  98

Automation World

AUGUST 23, 2023

has been added to address growing demand for direct metal laser sintering services—an industrial metal 3D printing process that can build functional metal parts within a week. A new facility in Raleigh, N.C.,

3D printing 100

3D printing Function Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 100

Control.com

JANUARY 11, 2023

The new Formlabs Automation Ecosystem automates steps in the 3D printing process, aiming to provide low-cost, hands-free, and time-saving 3D printing of parts for mass production.

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3D printing Automation 89

Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 23, 2022

A dual extruder allows people to print things in two colors, and it helps to make the printing process a little faster, or perhaps a little more efficient, and as yet may prove to offer a broader range of printing options as we advance the technology behind 3D printing. How to Use Dual Extruder 3D […].

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3D printing Manufacturing 102

Robotics Automation News

MARCH 8, 2023

Stilride, the Swedish startup known for its origami-inspired approach to electromobility design and manufacturing – is joining forces with French-Swedish robotics company Adaxis to introduce 3D printing capabilities to its suite of sustainable manufacturing tech.

3D printing 111

3D printing Robotics Robotics Manufacturing 111

Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO — September 6, 2022 — Mantle , announced the commercial launch and availability of its metal 3D printing technology for toolmaking. Easy-to-use software that automates the printing process, including the generation of all toolpaths and machine instructions.

3D printing 98

3D printing Additive manufacturing Automation Manufacturing 98

Gary Mintchell

MAY 20, 2024

At Automate they showed new electric actuators, an I/O platform, and an AI worker collaboration tool. Festo is a leader in adopting and applying IO-Link, and customers will find IO-Link capabilities integral to the new I/O automation platform. Festo is an innovative company that continuously surprises me with its creativity.

Automation 147

Automation 3D printing Cycle time Additive manufacturing 147

AU Manufacturing

APRIL 18, 2023

Germany-headquartered Dimensionics Density has commercially introduced an automated density determination technology for additive manufacturing (AM) , with a particular focus on the validation of AM parts. Thus, to attain great accuracy, Dimensionics said it combines the Archimedean principle with automation technologies and precise scales.

3D printing 81

3D printing Cycle time Automation Additive manufacturing 81

AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The 3D printing system is said to be primarily designed for high-strength end-use parts in the aerospace, defence, automotive and energy industries. It also features a heated build chamber capable of maintaining a temperature of up to 200 degrees celsius to print flame-retardant, high-performance thermoplastic material.

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3D printing Composites Aerospace Additive manufacturing 79

Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Over the past decade, the integration of 3D printing technology with robotics has revolutionized the way we conceive and construct robotic systems. This synergy has opened up new horizons in automation, enabling the creation of complex and customized robotic components with unprecedented precision.

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3D printing Robotics Robotics Automation 64

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Courses on offer include Engineering Mechanical Trade, Laboratory Skills and 3D Printing. The Centre of Excellence is set to innovate training by piloting a new qualification model, the Associate Degree in Manufacturing and Applied Digital Technologies.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 3D printing Advanced manufacturing Robotics 98

AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Microfabrication start-up Horizon Microtechnologies said that its in-house technology for template-based 3D microfabrication will help in the elimination of electro-static discharge (ESD) in applications, which would benefit from 3D printing by combining precision polymer micro-AM and ESD compliance.

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3D printing Compliance Electronics Function 83

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 3, 2024

Once relegated to rapid prototyping, 3D printing technology has now advanced far beyond the design studio. At NPE 2024: The Plastics Show , 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) suppliers will be highlighted in the Advanced Manufacturing Zone , while AM users will take to the stage for Wednesday’s 3D Printing Workshop.

3D printing 64

3D printing Prototype  Rapid prototyping Supply Chain 64

Robotics Automation News

APRIL 22, 2024

In recent years, the manufacturing landscape has witnessed a significant transformation, thanks in large part to the advent of 3D printing technology. Once a niche tool for hobbyists and designers, 3D printing has now emerged as a pivotal player in the industrial sphere.

3D printing 64

3D printing Prototype  Manufacturing 64

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Source | Cimatron Efficient Mold Design with Advanced Automation: Mold Actions Discover how Cimatron's CAD/CAM software accelerates mold design by intelligently crafting components like slides and lifters while ensuring accuracy and error prevention for ejector pins.

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3D printing Sourcing Smart manufacturing Automation 52

Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 4, 2023

University College London (UCL) have developed an exciting new 3D printing technique: “volumetric 3D printing” that lets the pharmaceutical industry customize drugs – including shape, size, dosage, and release – according to each patient’s individual needs.

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3D printing Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 145

Manufacturing Tomorrow

MARCH 24, 2025

This fully automated compact system is designed to integrate into manufacturing facilities, dental labs, and service bureaus, offering an unprecedented all-in-one workflow for post-processing resin 3D printed parts.

3D printing 52

3D printing Automation Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Automating the process not only reduces labour, but crucially lessens the amount of material required. The post A new hybrid machine with novel 3D printing technology for cutting tools appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly. The first key is it will provide the tools at a much lower price point,” he noted.

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3D printing Additive manufacturing Electronics Manufacturing 98

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

DECEMBER 23, 2024

At the heart of this transformation lies software-defined automation , enabling the seamless integration of machines, processes, and data to achieve real-time adaptability. Tech Titans Leading technology companies like Siemens , ASEA Brown Boveri(ABB) , and Bosch Rexroth are setting benchmarks in automation and precision engineering.

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3D printing Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In 2024, the 3D printing space saw challenges and slower growth, with several prominent materials players exiting the industry. In Europe, interest rates were also cut many times in 2024 to help ease inflation, and these cuts had a major effect on the purchasing of 3D printing equipment.

3D printing 52

3D printing Additive manufacturing Supply Chain Automation 52

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 1, 2025

First, it connects data from the machines to Ignition, the company’s SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) software from Inductive Automation, and vice versa, enabling the digital factory concept. The team can also set machines to swap between automation and manual modes at the push of a button.

Revision control 98

Revision control Robotics Robotics 3D printing 98

Robotics Automation News

MAY 17, 2023

According to the company’s – and its partners’ – calculations, file sizes can be 99 percent smaller compared with traditional 3D design software. Traditional, long-established software for 3D design tends to be very memory-hungry and can […]

3D printing 118

3D printing Manufacturing 118

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 17, 2025

The Additive Manufacturing Zone will showcase the latest in 3D printing, from rapid prototyping to applications in construction and nanotechnology. Experience the future with state-of-the-art robotics in the Robotics & Automation Zone and delve into advanced welding and air technologies in the Weld & Air Solutions Zone.

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Rapid prototyping 3D printing Manufacturing Prototype  59

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 22, 2024

For low volume additive manufacturing using a single 3D printer, the new PowTReX basic from Volkmann automatically integrates metal powder transfer, extraction, and sieving to permit the recovery and reprocessing of excess on a compact footprint. Unloading excess powder from the build box after printing.

3D printing 52

3D printing Additive manufacturing Automation Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 16, 2025

Leaning in on advanced technologies including additive manufacturing (3D printing), automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital data, and rapid prototyping, this project is expected to generate new roles at the company and position Rise to progress from the prototype to a commercial manufactured product, and scale.

Prototype  80

Prototype  Rapid prototyping 3D printing Fit 80

Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Machining can be an obstacle in the quest for “first-time right” 3D printing — designers need to ensure parts can be held in the machine tool, and that machines can access the features and critical surfaces that need to be machined. Photo Credit: Siemens Industry Inc. These areas were machined to ensure a flush fit.

3D printing 59

3D printing Fit Additive manufacturing Function 59

Metrology

JUNE 4, 2024

North Carolina State University researchers have demonstrated a technique that allows companies who manufacture metal machine parts with 3D printing technologies to conduct automated quality control of manufactured parts during the finishing process.

3D printing 52

3D printing Automation Manufacturing Additive manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 15, 2024

Image: Treotham Automation is present across various industries, and each industry demands specific and unique components. Treotham Automation’s product range aims to meet these requirements and subsequently plays a pivotal role in the machinery utilised in multiple sectors.

Automation 105

Automation 3D printing Robotics Robotics 105