Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.68
May 05, 2023
…Committee on 3D Imaging Systems and F42 Committee on Additive Manufacturing Technologies. He was the primary author and/or technical contact for over 25 work items or standards, noted the organization. Bostelman was instrumental in the identification of the global need for exoskeleton standards and played a key role in the establishment of the ASTM technical committee on exoskeletons and exosuits in 2017. Bostelman also played an active role in mentoring F48 members who were new to standards development. He showed them how the process worked and made them comfortable in participating, said ASTM International. It added that Bostelman was also…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.38
April 09, 2023
…industry depends on how well its technologies integrate with manufacturing systems. CNC robotics is an example of this integration, helping to catapult the industry to where it is today, according to TSINFA. “CNC robotics” refers to the combination of computer numerical control (CNC) machines with cutting-edge robotics. CNC machines use pre-programmed software to control their movement and operation. Types of CNC robots include Cartesian, cylindrical, and SCARA robots. The potential benefits from such robots include increased efficiency and productivity, improved accuracy and precision, and reduced labor costs. These machines can perform complex tasks with high consistency and accuracy, making them…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.18
April 05, 2023
…and solutions faster than ever before so that our manufacturing customers around the world can rely on us for mission-critical part production right on their factory floors.” Markforged said it is enabling more resilient and flexible supply chains by bringing industrial 3D printing right to the point of need on the factory floor. The company said its Digital Forge additive manufacturing platform allows the production of strong accurate parts in both metal and advanced composites. It recently added simulation features to its software. Markforged moves to unify team By unifying its employees under one roof, Markforged said its corporate, commercial,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.44
April 02, 2023
…2023. This year’s report examined the growth of the additive manufacturing, or AM, industry with insights from 10 industry sectors. New content included an examination of large-format additive manufacturing applications, including in aerospace and construction, as well as a look at the growing number of AM standards and codes, said the research firm. Standards group ASTM International acquired Wohlers Associates in 2021. “The AM industry is continuing to expand into end-use production applications,” stated Terry Wohlers, head of advisory services and market intelligence at Wohlers Associates. “This trend will grow as standards are further developed and adopted,” he said. “AM…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.35
March 30, 2023
…about 135 employees. Source: Piab Group IB adds custom, additive manufacturing expertise IB Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik said it has developed customer-specific, turnkey systems for handling bulk materials since 2007. The Lage, Germany-based company added that it has about 30 employees and decades of experience in conveyor technology for conventional materials handling. “Together with Piab Group—who is known as a world market leader in vacuum transport solutions—a strong team comes into being for a strong future,” said Frank Scholz, owner and managing director of IB. “We are convinced that both companies will profit from this acquisition and look forward to our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.80
March 24, 2023
…call for presentations for its International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing, or ICAM 2023. The event will be from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 at the Hyatt Regency – Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The organization's Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) is hosting the conference, which is supported by more than a dozen ASTM technical committees including Committee F45 on Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems. Abstracts are due by April 1. ICAM 2023 is ASTM’s eighth annual flagship event related to standardization, qualification, and certification. It addresses industry requirements, advanced manufacturing processes, and value chains. The aim of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.19
March 13, 2023
…“strategic, complementary asset in the relatively mature polymer-based AM [additive manufacturing] market segment.” “We have great respect for Stratasys’ business, including Chief Executive Officer Dr. Yoav Zeif, who we believe is the architect of Stratasys’ recent positive momentum,” stated Yoav Stern, chairman and CEO of Nano Dimension. “Together, Nano Dimension and Stratasys can offer an increasingly exciting set of solutions for customers while becoming better positioned to compete in the AME [additively manufactured electronics] and AM industries.” “In recent years, the AM market has grown in size and accelerated remarkable technological advancement, and it is on the cusp of its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.88
February 12, 2023
…deploy nearly 200 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in 35 manufacturing facilities. The company also serves the Israeli aerospace industry, so its deployment could boost the expansion of the entire global aerospace robotics sector. Strategic collaborations lift off Autonomous systems provider Reliable Robotics and Kenya-based cargo airline Astral Aviation have partnered to enhance the safety and connectivity of Sub-Saharan Africa with automated aircraft. In addition, Reliable Robotics has worked with the Federal Aviation Administration to certify its aerial drones. Last week, Reliable Robotics announced that it had won a U.S. Air Force contract to study the automation of large aircraft. Furthermore,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.11
February 05, 2023
…last month, the ARM, or the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, Institute announced that it was funding 11 new projects as part of its Technology Project Call program. ARM was founded in 2017 and is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. It has over 380 members, which span governmental, commercial, and educational sectors throughout the U.S. As part of the Call program, members of its networks are invited to submit proposals that align with ARM’s advanced manufacturing vision and goals. The proposal period for this specific call ended on Aug. 12, 2022. “Project Calls are crafted in collaboration with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.37
January 23, 2023
…move between locations.” “Such systems may be used for manufacturing applications including but not limited to assembling, processing, or prototyping large scale components, material handling, machine/conveyor tending, flexible manufacturing and peg-in-hole insertion-type assembly,” it said. “Static/indexed performance encompasses situations in which the manipulator and A-UGV of a mobile manipulator shall not move simultaneously while physically connected as a single unit.” ASTM said it welcomes membership and participation in the development of its standards, and remote working meetings of the F45 committee will occur monthly. Researchers examine finray-effect gripper Mobile manipulators typically use collaborative robot arms, which are widely considered less…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.32
January 20, 2023
…Group invests in startups that specialize in automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and AI. The Swiss holding focuses on seed and Series A equity investments. It supports young companies with a technology park and a team of experts in business development, finance, human resources, IT, marketing, and communications. Capital Risque Fribourg SA is an innovation capital fund financed by the canton of Fribourg, Banque Cantonale de Fribourg, Groupe E, and the Pension Fund of the Canton of Fribourg. Swiss cantons are similar to U.S. states. Capital Risk Fribourg said it invests in early-stage companies that create jobs in the canton of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.14
January 09, 2023
…Construction Industry. The workshop, co-sponsored by the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will take place on Jan. 25 and 26, 2023, at ASTM’s global headquarters in West Conshohocken, Pa. “Digital construction is expected to have a major impact on manufacturing innovation and competitiveness,” noted Mohsen Seifi, Ph.D., ASTM International’s vice president of global manufacturing programs. “This workshop and related roadmap will play a crucial role in the adoption and implementation of digital construction moving forward.” Workshop on digital construction The workshop will include active discussions and structured…
