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 17.49
April 23, 2019
…is designed to promote innovation and experimentation in design manufacturing. “I discovered Weerg on Facebook, a very innovative service,” says Nenert. “I used it several times to print in 3D, both prototypes and final products. The prices are competitive compared to traditional services; moreover, I really appreciate the online quote system in real time, its ease of use and the speed of delivery.” Nenert lives in France where he has a double activity: his main occupation as a Porsche technician, specializing in diagnostics and repairs of the newest Porsche models; in his “free time” he manages his own activity, “Ben…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.39
November 19, 2019
…available, and the associated costs decrease, 3D printing in manufacturing is going to explode. With each passing day, vast improvements in all three categories are occurring, and we’re getting closer to that explosion. Case in point: a report from January 2017 by PWC predicted 3D printing would impact 85% of the spare parts providers surveyed in the next five years, in part due to the increase in materials. Historically, resin and plastics were at the forefront of 3D printing. However, metals have recently been introduced to the industry, which means even the most complex parts will no longer need to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.39
March 14, 2022
…the entire ecosystem of housing,” he added. The gantry-mounded additive manufacturing and finishing system. Source: Diamond Age Diamond Age to automate home construction Diamond Age said it is building a suite of 26 end-of-arm robotic tools to offset 55% of the manual labor required to build a new home. The company is also developing additive manufacturing tools that move along a gantry system to add layers of concrete to “print” the interior and exterior walls of the house. Using 3D printing and robotics technology, Diamond Age said it has advanced its full-stack automation platform by scaling up the building envelope…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.36
December 14, 2020
…next-generation medical devices. “Solvay works with companies across the additive manufacturing (AM) ecosystem to offer production-ready high-performance 3D printing solutions to the healthcare industry,” says Christophe Schramm, AM business manager for Solvay Specialty Polymers global business unit. “This partnership will allow us to combine our expertise in materials with PrinterPrezz’s unique offering for qualification of medical devices to accelerate the adoption of 3D printed implants and medical devices using Solvay’s latest AM powder technology for SLS.” Solvay has over 30 years of experience supplying polymers to the health care industry. The company's Solviva biomaterials provide optimal performance and meet the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.32
November 18, 2016
…According to the company, PSA Group intends to improve manufacturing efficiency using 3D printing. “We are very impressed by the promising new opportunities in Divergent 3D's technology,” said Carlos Tavares, chairman of the managing board at PSA Group. “We're convinced that these spectacular advances in 3D printing will help position PSA Group as a leader in automobile manufacturing. This has the potential to dramatically scale down the size and scope of our manufacturing footprint, reduce overall vehicle weight and build complexity, while also giving us almost limitless flexibility in design output. We are talking about a radical change for our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.26
February 05, 2021
3D Control Systems has just launched a new AM (additive manufacturing) workflow management software, dubbed ZAP, powered by AI and ML (machine learning). “The automated workflow platform integrates disparate 3D printer systems, frees users of risk for future technology integrations, and eliminates costs for system migration, deployment, and upgrades. This makes the new ZAP platform the ideal solution for advanced manufacturing factories that are looking to address requests that range from automating internal 3D printers to managing external production more efficiently,” according to the company's announcement. 3D Control Systems launches ZAP, an AI-powered 3D printing workflow manager. Image courtesy of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.23
May 31, 2019
Nano Dimension Ltd., an additive electronics provider, has received a grant approval from the Israel Innovation Authority for developing hardware, in cooperation with Harris Corporation, that will fly on the International Space Station (ISS) and communicate with Harris’ ground-based satellite tracking station in Florida. This project will provide a systematic analysis of 3D printed materials for radio frequency (RF) space systems, especially for nanosatellites. The total approved budget for the Israeli portion of this project is approximately $416,000, of which the Israel Innovation Authority will finance 40%. According to the terms of the grant, Nano Dimension will pay royalties on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.09
October 01, 2019
The current capabilities of additive manufacturing (AM) are the result of 30 years of invention and innovation. Yet there is so much about the technology that remains a promise. Currently most 3D printers used for AM can use only one material; a select few can print a product with two materials. The long-term vision for AM materials research is to have CAD-like tools engineers will use to model materials at any scale. Once designed, the 3D printers will blend and process multiple raw ingredients in real time. Such designer materials, engineered as part of the product development process, would spur…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.00
July 29, 2019
Fortify, a Boston-based additive manufacturing start-up and pioneer in digital composite manufacturing (DCM), announced it has closed a $10M Series A funding led by Accel with additional participation from Neotribe, Prelude Ventures and Mainspring Capital Partners. The funding will support the launch of Fortify’s Discovery Partner Program and the growth of the Fortify team. This follows a previous seed round this year of $2.5M. Fortify’s “Fluxprint” technology combines magnetics and digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing to produce composite parts with optimized mechanical properties. This is achieved by precisely orienting reinforcement fibers throughout the parts. Founded on research in composite…
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 16.87
March 21, 2022
…developed by KUKA Systems Corp. at its Ford Advanced Manufacturing Center in Redford, Mich. The company said the robot is always on time, precise, and only needs to take short breaks to recharge. Ford’s additive manufacturer operators even gave it a name – “Javier.” While the process itself is autonomous, Ford operators are responsible for uploading 3D designs to the printer and maintaining the machinery, and for engineering new ways to use the technology. All night long The KUKA robot lets Ford operate its 3D printers even after employees have left for the day. Not only does this increase throughput,…
