3D Printing Viability Determination
Automation World
MAY 16, 2023
Awareness of 3D printing’s use beyond prototypes is becoming more well known. But how do you know if a part or product should be 3D printed or produced via traditional methods?
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Automation World
MAY 16, 2023
Awareness of 3D printing’s use beyond prototypes is becoming more well known. But how do you know if a part or product should be 3D printed or produced via traditional methods?
Automation World
JULY 12, 2022
Advances in additive manufacturing are moving the technology in the direction of making production-ready parts. But before investing in 3D printing, take some time to understand the different types of equipment and materials.
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Robotics Business Review
JULY 6, 2024
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. Additive manufacturing plus robotics can transform industries.
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.
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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Image: romankrykh/stock.adobe.com The Federal and NSW Governments are jointly investing more than $47 million to establish the Illawarra Heavy Industry Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW Wollongong. Courses on offer include Engineering Mechanical Trade, Laboratory Skills and 3D Printing.
AU Manufacturing
JANUARY 4, 2023
Global 3D printing giant Formlabs has rolled out the Automation Ecosystem that would unlock new levels of 3D printing productivity. . The ecosystem features Form Auto, which enables back-to-back throughput with automated 24/7 3D printing on automatic part removal. .
Fabricating & Metal Work
APRIL 14, 2023
Materialise Process Control enables manufacturers to introduce quality control using data gathered during the 3D printing process. A key element of this task is to monitor and control the 3D printing process. A key element of this task is to monitor and control the 3D printing process.
Automation World
JUNE 30, 2022
The MDPE10 particle extruder from Massive Dimension is capable of outputting 10 lbs of material per hour.
Design World
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Under the motto “Let’s advance Manufacturing,” Siemens and selected partners will demonstrate at Formnext 2024 how additive manufacturing (AM) is becoming an innovation enabler for industrial applications thanks to a functioning ecosystem, digitalization, and automation.
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.
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.
Mold Making Technology
APRIL 9, 2023
Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: 3D Systems, Hexagon, DMG MORI, AddUp Ever-evolving technological markets continue to positively influence and impact the manufacturing industry. To read more content about 3D printing in moldmaking, visit the Additive Manufacturing zone page. Photo Credit: AddUp Inc.
Automation Mag
APRIL 1, 2025
For Canadian manufacturers, that meant standing out in the midst of an ongoing trade war, which has seen tariffs levied on both sides of the border, and the pausing and unpausing of other tariffs. For businesses like Attabotics, a Canadian robotics manufacturer attending ProMat, this was a concern. Because the U.S.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The global machine manufacturing ecosystem is undergoing a seismic shift, fueled by cutting-edge advancements and a relentless drive for innovation. In an era where adaptability and efficiency are paramount, industries are embracing smart manufacturing technologies to build more resilient, agile, and sustainable operations.
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.,
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 17, 2025
Image: AMTIL Australias leading manufacturing technology show, the 2025 edition of Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), takes over the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on May 6-9. The post Australian Manufacturing Week takes over Melbourne this May appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.
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. The system simplifies how mold tool components are made and accelerates how manufacturers making molded parts – a $265 billion market – go from product idea to launch.
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 […].
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.
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. The post Dimensionics unveils density determination tech for 3D-printed parts appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The automotive and aerospace manufacturing industries are undergoing a profound transformation fueled by the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), and smart manufacturing technologies. What steps are you taking to overcome these challenges and future-proof your manufacturing operations?
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.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
American additive manufacturing company Markforged said it is cooperating with the Australian industry to advance the capabilities of additive manufacturing by granting public access to its composite 3D printer.
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 1, 2025
Image: Swinburne University Swinburne University of Technology’s presence at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025 showcased its contributions to aerospace, advanced manufacturing, detect and protect research, and space technology. Testlab and the Space Technology and Industry Institute.
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 27, 2023
a pioneer of green manufacturing technologies with the first modular digital factory for the automotive industry. Divergent has developed an alternative production process to traditional vehicle manufacturing called DAPS (Divergent Adaptive Production System) that addresses economic and environmental challenges head-on.
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 9, 2022
The global cutting tool industry will soon have access to an innovative cutting tool manufacturing platform, thanks to a research collaboration between leading CNC grinding machine manufacturer ANCA and Australia’s national science agency CSIRO. Billy Friend finds out what’s behind the project. The path to innovation.
Additive Manufacturing
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Post-processing of 3D printed parts has been, until recently, a topic that was often tertiary to the process of additive manufacturing. So what this really comes back to is, in terms of the dentistry or the dental 3D printed workflow, post-processing is not just an add-on. One of these is metal powder.
Electronics Weekly Manufacturing
APRIL 26, 2023
Yesterday, Q5D revealed the five-axis automated wire harness fabrication cell that it will be manufacturing for sale, which can also terminate wires into connectors and 3D print structures in engineering polymers. Electronics weekly contacted the Bristol, UK, company to find out more.
Modern Machine Shop
JANUARY 1, 2025
a manufacturing company that tackles energy control in both aerospace (think fuel management) and power generation, smooth operation of the digital factory means gathering real-time data from machines, making decisions from that data, and sending instructions back down to the shop floor. Images courtesy of Woodward, Inc.
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.
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.
Additive Manufacturing
JANUARY 11, 2023
Additive manufacturing hardware solution providers were once again busy in 2022. Highlights included more options for printing bigger and smaller, printing electronics and composites, and a couple of open platforms to allow more material development for industry and researchers.
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.
Additive Manufacturing
JANUARY 16, 2023
Additive manufacturing software today does much more than support design and file prep for the process. PrintParts Launches SmartParts Software Integration Partner Program: PrintParts , an additive manufacturing technology company, launched its SmartParts Integration Partner Program. Ultimaker Release Ultimaker Cura 5.0:
Canadian Manufacturing
MARCH 21, 2025
HAMILTON Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), the industry-led organization spearheading Canadas Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing has announced the first cohort of projects through its Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge (AMHC). Brockville, Ontario) Triweco North American Ltd.
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.
Additive Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
With this new funding, AMFG will continue to help companies scale their additive manufacturing processes, further solidifying AMFG’s position at the forefront of the autonomous manufacturing revolution. In particular, 3D printing technologies are rapidly permeating the manufacturing scene.
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.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Despite the tremendous success of 3D printing also known as additive manufacturing (AM) across many industrial sectors, the technology is still, in some ways, in its early days.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 9, 2023
Markforged has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing for the past 10 years, helping manufacturers revolutionise the industrial production landscape by bringing 3D printing right to the factory floor. This advancement opened new possibilities for manufacturing stronger and more resilient parts.
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