Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.38
February 14, 2020
…outcomes. “We are seeing a growing demand for an additive manufacturing platform that can print the strongest thermoplastics, as well as an increasing recognition that reaching the maximum mechanical property potential for any part-material combination is a challenge best met with expert support,” says Director of R&D Andrew Walker. “The AON-M2 2020 is the bedrock of a complete solution we offer customers for getting from CAD file to end-use parts, without sacrificing affordability.” The AON-M2 2020 is already shipping and any inquiries can be made via the AON3D website. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.55
February 11, 2020
VELO3D and Honeywell Aerospace, a user of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies with knowledge across various platforms and applications, have announced a partnership to qualify VELO3D’s Sapphire system as a manufacturing platform for 3D print production of aircraft components. The Sapphire system was selected for its capabilities for building complex geometries without the requirement of support structures. The VELO3D Sapphire system will be in Honeywell Aerospace’s Phoenix facility. The qualification process is underway and is focused on INCONEL, a nickel-based super alloy well suited for extreme temperatures. VELO3D will provide their expertise in developing suitable parameter sets for Honeywell Aerospace to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.87
February 04, 2020
Renishaw, a precision engineering and manufacturing technologies company, recently launched its InfiniAM Sonic acoustic process monitoring software to complement its InfiniAM suite of additive manufacturing (AM) monitoring tools. InfiniAM Sonic enables engineers to detect acoustic events within the AM build chamber and turn this data into useful information about build quality. The InfiniAM Sonic package is installed into the RenAM 500Q system as a factory-installed option and includes four acoustic energy sensors to detect vibration in the build. The sensors detect minute vibrations and collect the sound waves so that they can be heard, viewed and analyzed. Using four high-frequency…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.44
February 04, 2020
…of industry analysis and market forecasting data to the additive manufacturing industry, has released its first market study on the additive manufacturing of silicon carbide ceramics (SiC). In the report, the firm looks at upcoming development in the adoption of technologies for silicon carbide part production, resulting in an overall $530 million yearly revenue opportunity by 2029, including nearly $400 million in yearly revenues from silicon carbide applications and parts. This report seeks to present opportunities related to the implementation of SiC materials in AM, including the currently most adoption-ready processes such as binder jetting, laser sintering and ceramic filament…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.97
February 03, 2020
…3D printing service provider and member of HP’s Digital Manufacturing Network, a global community of digital manufacturing service providers with the capabilities to help design, produce, and deliver high quality plastic and metal final parts at scale leveraging HP‘s Multi Jet Fusion and Metal Jet 3D printing solutions. The release of ESTANE 3D TPU M95A will allow Lubrizol customers to effectively target a variety of commercial TPU applications with an advanced additive manufacturing technology. Applications for the new material include footwear and prostheses (lightweight performance through lattice structures, optimized for cushioning applications), wearables (skin contact certification pending), seals (oil resistance)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.78
January 30, 2020
…a new partnership with Simufact Engineering, part of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, a global operating software company providing process simulation solutions and services to manufacturing industries. The new agreement extends the integration of the CADfix geometry processing technology within Simufact’s manufacturing simulation software. The latest release of Simufact Additive 2020 sees the integration of CADfix extended to provide a new capability. A new Simufact Additive CAD export feature uses CADfix geometry morphing to adjust the original CAD model according to the distortions predicted by the manufacturing process simulation, and create a distortion compensated CAD model for use in downstream CAD…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.45
January 22, 2020
…have (so far) failed to materialize, the applicability of additive manufacturing (AM) today is no less impressive. Most of the things made with AM over the past year weren’t futuristic gadgets—although here’s a list of “50 cool things to 3D print in October 2019”—they’re real and tangible products that are expected to add $7 billion to the global economy in 2019. And while some applications of 3D printing really do have the ability to change the world—check out these 3D printed houses, for instance—the majority of application potential lies in the innovations that AM enables. By giving companies the ability…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.19
January 22, 2020
…data management expertise) is critical as is experience with additive manufacturing, which can provide a clear advantage for producing short runs of customized products. “Businesses will need to invest in the composite materials to meet their item requirements and the 3D printing infrastructure needed to produce custom items at the desired production scale,” Sappin says. Canoo’s modular “skateboard” is a universal underbody upon which many different vehicle “cabins” can sit. Image Courtesy of Dassault Systèmes The 3DEXPERIENCE platform also delivers capabilities that foster personalization in product design, he adds. The platform’s extensive simulation capabilities, including the ability to explore electromagnetic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.11
January 17, 2020
America Makes and Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials & Manufacturing Directorate Structural Materials, Metals Branch (AFRL/RXCM), have partnered to offer an additive manufacturing (AM) modeling challenge series, comprised of four individual challenges, with $150K to be divided among awardees. The AFRL AM Modeling Challenge Series represents another innovative approach America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, and AFRL are taking to advance the AM industry. By challenging the brightest minds from industry and academia, the AFRL AM Modeling Challenge Series will be influential in the development of solutions focused on validating/improving the accuracy of model predictions for metal AM.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.40
December 29, 2019
…acquisition will boost technical and sales resources to Saratech’s additive manufacturing business. “We are delighted to add our 3D printing expertise to Saratech’s robust product lifecycle management and engineering services. We can now offer end-to-end solutions improving our customer’s product development cycle, resulting in reduced cost and faster time to market,” says Jack Lisinski, president of TekPro Group. About Saratech Saratech is a provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions, including product lifecycle management (PLM) software, engineering and consulting services, and manufacturing hardware. Saratech is headquartered in Mission Viejo, CA, with sales and technical coverage across the United States. Sources: Press…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.52
December 20, 2019
…has been helping leading manufacturers improve their performance with additive manufacturing in the Asia-Pacific Region. Before joining Optomec, Hodik served as the general manager for BigRep Asia Pacific. Prior to that, Hodik held different roles at Stratasys, including territory manager ANZ & Thailand, regional Customer Support management, and Applications management. Hodik has developed expertise in a variety of additive manufacturing technologies. “Optomec is a pioneer and true innovator of Industrial Metal AM and Printed Electronics solutions” says Hodik. “I am very excited to join the Optomec family and further expand our regional footprint together with our growing team in Singapore…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.07
December 20, 2019
…enhancements to assist machine shops in advancing their smart manufacturing practices. CAMWorks Version 2020 provides support for 3D printing of SolidWorks Assemblies, the CAMWorks ShopFloor product, intelligent probing functionality and automatic tab machining. With Version 2020, the CAMWorks Additive Manufacturing module, powered by Materialise, has extended 3D printing functionality to SolidWorks Assemblies. Multiple parts from the same assembly or different assemblies can be nested onto the build platform, which saves time and increases efficiency, and CAMWorks Additive Manufacturing automatically generates the build supports. CAMWorks Additive Manufacturing is fully integrated into SOLIDWORKS and allows 3D models to be printed directly from…
