According to a report by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), manufacturers are accelerating the pace of investments in advanced and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics. The report … [Read more...] about Optomec shares its digital manufacturing vision for the future
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How is 3D printing used in 2023? Here’s what’s changing
Jabil conducted another global survey of additive manufacturing decision-makers, and the findings reinforce the steady ascent of 3D printing technologies and additive materials into production environments. Since 2017, Jabil has conducted this … [Read more...] about How is 3D printing used in 2023? Here’s what’s changing
Can I 3D print this? New tool answers this question fast
EOS North America and its Additive Minds applied engineering group have launched the Can I 3D Print This online analysis tool, enabling organizations that are exploring additive manufacturing (AM) to input application information into a user-friendly … [Read more...] about Can I 3D print this? New tool answers this question fast
Researchers use AIM3D tech to make metal injection molding tools
The Chair of Microfluidics at the University of Rostock in Germany is working with Stenzel MIM Technik on a project to print a 3D metal injection molding (MIM) tool. The basis of the development is using AIM3D's CEM technology with an ExAM 255 … [Read more...] about Researchers use AIM3D tech to make metal injection molding tools
Lightening-speed DfAM engine drives sustainable manufacturing
Traditional desktop computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering (CAE) software was developed for traditional manufacturing methods and relies on every engineer having access to an expensive, high-performance workstation. Meanwhile, 3D printing has … [Read more...] about Lightening-speed DfAM engine drives sustainable manufacturing
Getting started with design for manufacturing (DFM)
More engineers are embracing design for manufacturing (DFM) to streamline production workflows. Industry leaders such as Apple, GE, and Samsung have already adopted DFM as part of their standard practices. If you're using the "over the wall" … [Read more...] about Getting started with design for manufacturing (DFM)
The Digital Factory Conference is coming to Boston in September 2023
Formlabs and Autodesk recently announced the fifth The Digital Factory Conference coming to SoWa Power Station in Boston on September 13, 2023. This year, the conference will explore "Chaos to Convergence," highlighting new production methods created … [Read more...] about The Digital Factory Conference is coming to Boston in September 2023
Five industries that 3D printing is driving forward
The possibilities for 3D printing are immense and cut across various industries. However, certain sectors have been quicker to embrace its potential. Let's delve into five industries that are actively experimenting with 3D printing technology and … [Read more...] about Five industries that 3D printing is driving forward
Spanish company wins US Army award for advanced manufacturing
The U.S. Army scours the globe annually for innovations that will equip American soldiers with game-changing technologies. Established in 2018, the Army xTech Program strives to integrate small businesses and nontraditional vendors into the Army’s … [Read more...] about Spanish company wins US Army award for advanced manufacturing
xCognition gives robots better brains
Xaba, developers of the first AI-driven robotics and CNC machine controller, and Lockheed Martin recently completed a collaboration to evaluate the automation of crucial manufacturing operations using the global aerospace company’s industrial robots … [Read more...] about xCognition gives robots better brains