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How robotics and automation can benefit from 3D printing, explains Replique

Robotics Business Review

Robotic arms in large-scale 3D printing deposit materials layer by layer, transforming production. Source: Replique In the realm of modern manufacturing and automation, the integration of robotics continues to redefine industry standards. One technology that is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible is 3D printing.

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Materialise Empowers Control of the 3D Printing Process

Fabricating & Metal Work

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).

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8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Mold Making Technology

Once relegated to rapid prototyping, 3D printing technology has now advanced far beyond the design studio. Today molders, moldmakers and OEMs alike are turning to this layer-by-layer production technology to save time, serve new markets and even fill supply chain gaps. Machines have improved and material options have widened.

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An Integrated Desktop Approach to Mold Production

Mold Making Technology

A mold produced on a desktop resin 3D printer. Source (All images) | APSX As moldmakers face increasing pressures to deliver faster and more cost-effective solutions, integrating 3D printing (3DP), machining and desktop injection molding into the process can offer significant advantages for both novice and advanced moldmakers.

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Hexagon Startup Accelerator Picks Eight Metaverse Startups

Gary Mintchell

An algorithm that can analyse an entire car or plane, and in seconds recommend which elements would be stronger, cheaper or lighter if 3D-printed. An app that takes product data and turns it into a 3D virtual and interactive model, using any smartphone.

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Mold Materials, 3D Printing Technologies for Next-Gen Moldmaking

Mold Making Technology

Over the last few years, a focus on “next-generation” technologies has permeated the manufacturing industry — particularly regarding 3D printing and mold materials complementary to this process. The processes and technologies used to produce these molds are also just as pivotal.

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Metal 3D Printing Technology is Revolutionizing Tooling Component Production

Fabricating & Metal Work

Mantle, the leader in metal 3D printing technology for toolmaking, recently revealed new customers and several new case studies that illustrate how customers are automating their toolmaking with Mantle technology. A Mantle system being shipped from Mantle headquarters to Spectrum Plastics Group. Photo courtesy of Mantle.