Materialise has acquired Identify3D, a company that develops software to encrypt, distribute and trace the flow of digital parts across complex supply chains. Data security and integrity have become top of mind for companies that want to retain … [Read more...] about Materialise secures its CO-AM platform with the acquisition of Identify3D
Digital Manufacturing
Transferring to digital manufacturing? Follow these tips
By Eric Whitley Digital manufacturing has created unprecedented ways to improve long-standing processes in the industry. At the core of a highly effective digital factory, you will find the integration of both virtual and physical systems working … [Read more...] about Transferring to digital manufacturing? Follow these tips
What an end-to-end digital manufacturing approach might look like
From generative design and light-weighting to software simulation and decentralized production, the transition to digital manufacturing promises to unlock an enormous amount of potential. Yet, large organizations – including military, aerospace, and … [Read more...] about What an end-to-end digital manufacturing approach might look like
Hexagon announces “digital reality” challenge to empower start-ups to scale ideas in manufacturing
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the launch of its second Sixth Sense start-up challenge: digital reality and visualization for a sustainable future. Hexagon launched the Sixth Sense open innovation platform in January 2022 … [Read more...] about Hexagon announces “digital reality” challenge to empower start-ups to scale ideas in manufacturing
Zygo launches Compass 2 with Diamond Turning Machine integration capability
Zygo Corporation (a division of AMETEK)announced the release of Compass 2, its latest optical profiler with Diamond Turning Machine (DTM) optimization and freeform surface metrology capability. Unlike comparable solutions, mold pins remain on their … [Read more...] about Zygo launches Compass 2 with Diamond Turning Machine integration capability
A look at eco-friendly materials in 3D printing
Some of the materials used in 3D printing are generally either not very, or even not degradable in the environment. Some developers and manufacturers though, are working to develop materials that are more eco-friendly, as well as delivering the … [Read more...] about A look at eco-friendly materials in 3D printing
Trends in additive manufacturing in 2022
Additive manufacturing continues to evolve. Here’s a look at how Wayne Davey, Global Head of Sales and Go-to-Market for 3D Printing Solutions, HP Inc., sees the latest developments in this industry. MPF: Over the last few years, various … [Read more...] about Trends in additive manufacturing in 2022
How to avoid over engineering a part
3D printing/additive manufacturing can help designers simplify a part, reducing assembly steps in many cases, and creating a better end product. Is it possible, though, to over engineer a part? 3D printing engineers like Eric Utley of Protolabs see … [Read more...] about How to avoid over engineering a part
Going digital with additive manufacturing
The supply chain continues to be a story for additive manufacturing, especially with the recent news from President Biden on the new AM Forward initiative. I recently interviewed Dave Evans, CEO of Fictiv, to discuss AM and the supply chain, among … [Read more...] about Going digital with additive manufacturing
The additive technology link with digital twins
Recently, I had a conversation with Jeff Blanford, a Solution Architect at Morf3D, to discuss the latest developments with additive technology in the aerospace industry and on supply chains. This conversation shifted to looking at additive technology … [Read more...] about The additive technology link with digital twins
