Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.31
April 30, 2019
…(g-forces) and pressure. The software also allows design for additive manufacturing and investment casting as a beta release. CogniCAD 2.1’s functional design capabilities include stress, compliance (stiffness) and deformation constraints. The platform enables taking an optimal design and finding its ideal model orientation for additive manufacturing, by minimization of unsupported areas or supports volume, while highlighting areas which require reinforcement. CogniCAD 2.1 introduces 2x calculation speedup and allows users to select the desired combination between resolution and speed of calculations. Finally, there is an enhanced design cabinet view and any minimal glitches in the system have been smoothed out. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.22
November 01, 2019
…the city and its airport, will feature a 30-acre additive manufacturing (AM) “neighborhood” that brings together materials suppliers, 3D printing providers and manufacturers. The 3D printing cluster and the PAIC are launching as the Allegheny County Airport Authority begins work on its Terminal Modernization Program. The 3D printing neighborhood (Neighborhood 91) was officially announced on October 25, although some details were presented at the America Makes Members Meeting & Exchange (MMX) event. “This will be Pittsburgh’s 91st neighborhood,” says David Storer, manager of Real Estate Development at the Allegheny County Airport Authority. “It will condense and connect all the components…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.18
January 28, 2019
…offers well-regarded coursework for students and professionals related to additive manufacturing. Last year, MIT announced it was forming a new industry consortium to focus on additive manufacturing—the Center for Additive and Digital Advanced Production Technologies (ADAPT)—to focus on expanding the use of AM in industry through new research, education platforms, and more academic-industry partnerships. According to ADAPT’s program manager, Haden Quinlan, the idea for the consortium was first floated back in 2016. “There was a level of industrial excitement at that time, and today, that made additive manufacturing even more relevant than ever,” Quinlan says. “At the same time, we…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.17
August 24, 2018
…Phillips Service Industries subsidiary) announced that its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) process had achieved qualification for making the tanks after testing that was part of a multi-year development program with Lockheed. Lockheed Martin printed both halves of the 46-in. titanium fuel tank domes on an American-made Sciaky EBAM 110 machine. The tanks met or exceeded NASA’s performance and reliability requirements, which will allow the tanks to become a standard product option on LM 2100 satellites. “Sciaky's EBAM technology is now the world's only large-scale metal 3D printing process that has qualified applications for land, sea, air, and space,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.92
August 30, 2019
…engineering. Through this partnership, the companies intend to develop manufacturing solutions, including 3D printers, materials and software—to change automotive design and production. “TMG has chosen 3D Systems for this partnership because they share our pioneering spirit—exhibited by the fact that they introduced the world to 3D printing. We see the unparalleled potential of combining 3D Systems’ expertise and know-how with that of TMG to create technologies and define new additive manufacturing innovations in the automotive industry,” says Andreas Schambach, project general manager future production technology, TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH. 3D Systems and TOYOTA Motorsport set up an automotive-focused partnership. Image courtesy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.89
September 16, 2019
…enable Xaar 3D to accelerate the development of its additive manufacturing solutions based on high-speed sintering (HSS) technology. These solutions are designed for end-use parts applications in low-to-medium production volumes, primarily in the industrial segment. Xaar plc and Stratasys announced the formation of Xaar 3D Ltd in July 2018. The purpose of the joint venture is to develop high-speed sintering additive manufacturing solutions that Stratasys can bring to market. “Xaar 3D has made significant progress over the past year and we see benefits to Stratasys in extending its investment in Xaar 3D's innovative High Speed Sintering based solutions,” says Omer…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.83
December 14, 2020
…go-to-market organization towards mid-2021. “Our customers are looking for additive manufacturing solutions that enable use of industrial-grade resins for mass production parts with process and quality control,” says Stratasys CEO Yoav Zeif. “We believe Origin’s software-driven Origin One system is the best in the industry by combining high throughput with incredible accuracy. “When combined with Origin’s extensive materials ecosystem and our industry-leading go-to-market capabilities, we believe we will be able to capture a wide range of in-demand production applications on a global scale,” Zeif adds. “Together with our intended entry into powder bed fusion technology, the acquisition of Origin reflects…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.83
July 12, 2022
…Surfacing Solutions. It is a developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing and 3D printing systems for ceramic and metal end-user parts. Expanding its Fabrica Division “Admatec/Formatec’s scientists, engineers and other team members, all of whom joined Nano Dimension upon closing of this transaction, are experts and industry veterans in AM 3D-industrial processes,” said Yoav Stern, chairman and chief executive officer of Nano Dimension. “They are going to continue to be led by their present management team.” “Admatec/Formatec’s products and services expand Nano Dimension’s Fabrica Division, adding volume manufacturing capabilities to the high precision micro-mechanical Fabrica 2.0 systems,” he added. “The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.69
October 22, 2020
…delivers a smooth and automated workflow from design to manufacturing for digital and traditional manufacturers. ParaMatters 4.0 automatically generates ready-to-manufacture, high-performance, lightweighted structures for aerospace, automotive and other applications. ParaMatters CogniCAD 4.0 gives engineers and designers the flexibility to generate effective designs using a wide range of manufacturing options, including the use of additive manufacturing, 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling, and investment and die casting. Version 4.0 provides more robust and faster solvers that enhance vibration and stress constraints design with more control over geometry and manufacturing, like multi-plane symmetry constraints and accurate feature size. It offers a new advanced…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.62
March 03, 2020
…3D Printing Solutions (BASF 3DPS). CI’s high-temperature Small Area Additive Manufacturing (SAAM HT) machine will now offer BASF 3DPS’s ABS plastic, carbon fiber PET and recycled PET materials. Ultrafuse ABS is created from acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene polymers. It has a strong, flexible and heat-resistant nature, according to the companies. It can be used for those looking to manufacture low-cost prototypes, or anyone who wants to create plastic products with ease. Ultrafuse PET CF15 from BASF 3DPS combines processability and low moisture uptake with strength and rigidity. With this PET material, users can 3D print new components that stay functional…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.59
March 23, 2021
…it is merging with JAWS Spitfire Acquisition Corp. The additive manufacturing company said it expects to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “VLD” once the transaction is completed, which is expected to happen in the second half of 2021. Campbell, Calif.-based VELO3D said its proprietary technology for 3D printing of metals integrates software, hardware, and process-control innovations. Manufacturers can use VELO3D's Flow print-preparation software, Sapphire laser powder-bed additive manufacturing (AM) system, and Assure quality-assurance software to reduce costs, improve quality control in serial production, and be more responsive to market needs, claimed the company.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.58
February 05, 2021
Fathom Manufacturing announces the acquisition of Summit Tooling and Summit Plastics, a precision tooling and injection molding services provider specializing in small-to-medium prototype injection molds for the domestic market. This acquisition will expand Fathom's domestic injection molding capabilities, companies report. “Summit's focus on customers during the design, prototyping and low-volume production stages of a product's life cycle perfectly aligns with Fathom's unique customer value proposition. We're excited to work with the Summit team to explore opportunities to even better serve its customers through Fathom's comprehensive digital manufacturing platform while also providing Fathom's existing customer base with expanded domestic quick-turn precision…
