i4.0 today

APRIL 4, 2023

Asked whether electronics is a ‘digital technology’, almost everyone would reply in the affirmative. However, while printed circuit boards (PCBs) enable digital technologies, the manufacturing processes used to produce them are still largely analog. Why Do We Need Digital Electronics Manufacturing?

Electronics 52

Electronics Manufacturing Digital manufacturing Rapid prototyping 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 25, 2024

To accelerate advances in arc directed energy deposition (arc DED) additive manufacturing (AM), ESAB donated an Aristo ® U5000i 500A pulsing power source with a U82 control panel. Now we have expanded our collaboration into metal AM and digital manufacturing applications that leverage ESAB’s fusion welding and consumable technologies.

Additive manufacturing 40

Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Sourcing Rapid prototyping 40

Mold Making Technology

MAY 2, 2023

Last year, Linear merged with on-demand digital manufacturer Shapeways Inc. As a global polymer and metal additive service bureau providing rapid prototyping, production and finishing of parts, Shapeways had started expanding into traditional manufacturing services.

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Cycle time 3D printing Additive manufacturing Supply Chain 98