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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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Cross-Functional Group Targets Metal 3D Printing Design, Engineering Services

Mold Making Technology

Source: The Plastek Group The Plastek Group is a cross-functional group of engineers covering multiple disciplines, from package development, mold design/manufacturing and molding/assembly, with an emphasis on collaboration and quality.

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Seoul National University wins MassRobotics Form & Function Challenge

Robotics Business Review

Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics announced the winners of its second Form & Function University Robotics Challenge at the Robotics Summit & Expo last week. Competitors in the challenge are tasked with creating a robot that looks good, the “form” part, and that works, the “function” part.

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In "Hybrid" FIM Process, 3D Printing Complements Injection Molding

Mold Making Technology

Source | Alpine Advanced Materials Alpine Advanced Materials (Alpine), a custom-engineering and part manufacturer in industries like aerospace and defense , space and emerging transportation, leveraged a new prototyping process utilizing a dissolvable mold for high-performance injection molded composites.

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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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University of North Dakota researchers secure grant to study 3D-printed nuclear reactors

AU Manufacturing

In particular, the research project will make use of nitrogen-strengthened austenitic steel, which will function as the feedstock for the manufacturing process. Upon completion, those components will be thoroughly examined to compare their functionality versus traditionally manufactured components.

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3D Printed Manufacturing Aids Improve Molding Efficiency

Mold Making Technology

Not only did 3D printing a manual EOAT greatly reduce cost versus using a robot, but it increased operator safety and shortened the effective molding cycle time versus loading inserts by hand into the hot mold cavity (left showing operator using the claw to rapidly load inserts). Source | Westec Plastics Corp.