Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.72
February 09, 2021
…AM parts is critically needed. As this is a Government Driven RIC, this call has a cost share requirement of 25%. Topic 3: Development of test artifacts for the characterization of AM in-situ process monitoring systems The technical focus of this project is to use test artifacts or geometric feature sets to evaluate the performance of in-situ process monitoring in metals-based AM commercial systems. The goal is to increase AM fabrication and AM parts quality in real time instead of quality analysis after fabrication. As this is a government-driven RIC, this call has a cost share requirement of 25%. More…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.40
February 08, 2021
…cargo community, the taskforce is a public-private collaboration involving government agencies, cargo handlers, airlines and freight forwarders. Changi Airport is a preferred pharmaceutical air cargo hub in the region. As the first and largest IATA CEIV Pharma certified community in the Asia Pacific region, with at least one member in each node of the air cargo supply chain, the Changi air cargo hub offers an unbroken cold chain necessary for the effective handling of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments. The taskforce has been set up to prepare the air cargo community to meet the logistical demands of vaccine distribution. This includes assessing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.63
February 08, 2021
…sustainable supply chain operation is both growing and inevitable. Government policies and customer awareness elevate the need and benefits of purpose-driven responsible supply chain practices. It also creates a positive influence on an organization’s brand, reputation, customer satisfaction and loyalty. Warehouse operations certainly have a fair share obligation to devise ways to reduce carbon footprint and waste of resources through efficiency and innovation. The pandemic is not expected to displace the long-term importance of environment friendly logistics operations. Higher labor costs and skill level. The low unemployment rate, expansion of e-commerce and an aging workforce have contributed to a strained…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.60
January 12, 2021
…specification authors, standards compliance test engineers and executive and government officials. “This is where a robust product management system pays off. With all these solutions under one roof, the design process becomes more efficient and costly designs are avoided,” says Jorge Garcia, Fusion 360 Technical Specialist, Electronics, for Autodesk. Garcia describes a typical workflow in which a design team starts with the wearable’s form factor. The mechanical and industrial designers collaborate to model that form factor in the mechanical environment. From there the electronics engineer derives the printed circuit boards (PCB) outline and gets to work on the layout. If…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.10
January 06, 2021
…the COVID-19 global pandemic, is mounting pressure on societies, government and health care systems to innovate bolder, more patient-specific solutions more quickly than in the past. This push for heightened design innovation is tempered by the reality of skyrocketing development and clinical trial costs, which can make the journey of launching new devices increasingly unsustainable. That’s where simulation and modeling come into play. The technologies are already helping medical device manufacturers explore more design possibilities virtually, at less cost than building physical prototypes. New simulation modalities and multiphysics capabilities, coupled with the accessibility of high-performance cloud computing horsepower are also…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 19.07
November 11, 2020
Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) is a world leader in industrial vehicle automation. ASI serves clients across the world in mining, agriculture, automotive, government, and manufacturing industries with remote control, teleoperation, and fully automated solutions from its headquarters and 100-acre proving ground in northern Utah.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.00
October 22, 2020
6K and 6K Additive, a developer of microwave plasma technology for the production of advanced materials, has been awarded a Phase ll SBIR program from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), following the success of its Phase I. The Phase II program supports the development and commercialization of a domestic and commercially scalable supply chain for high-performance metal powders from scrap sources. Using 6K's UniMelt microwave plasma platfrom the program will demonstrate 6K's capability to source, process and reclaim nickel superalloy scrap components, shop scrap, and used powders for conversion into aerospace grade powders. The new powders will be used to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.32
October 20, 2020
…“This effort exemplifies the ability of NCMS and AMMP to link cutting edge technologies of non-traditional defense contractors with government agencies to meet existing needs and requirements,” says NCMS’ CEO Lisa Strama. “We look forward to the lasting impact this initiative will have within AMMP, the Army, and the broader community driving innovative Co-free hardmetal solutions across the services and industry at large.” Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.87
October 16, 2020
…Leonardo is procured by EuroHPC, a collaboration between national governments and the European Union to develop a supercomputing ecosystem and exascale supercomputing in Europe, and funded by the European Commission through the Italian Ministry of University and Research. “The EuroHPC technology roadmap for exascale in Europe is opening doors for rapid growth and innovation in HPC and AI,” says Marc Hamilton, vice president of solutions architecture and engineering at NVIDIA. “We’re working with CINECA and Atos to accelerate scientific discovery across a broad range of application domains, providing a platform to usher in the era of exascale computing.” NVIDIA’s computing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.96
October 15, 2020
…indicated their company has future plans to collaborate with government entities on digital manufacturing products. The top barrier to entry in the additive manufacturing/3D printing entry for respondents is finding a qualified workforce. To address this skills gap, 64% want to offer more professional training services, and 53% want companies, governments, institutions, and citizens to work together to make investments in educational and job-skilling programs. Sustainable Production The top ways that additive manufacturing/3D printing can reduce waste and promote a circular economy are reducing the amount of materials used and better matching supply and demand, followed by shortening and simplifying…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.44
October 09, 2020
…Truck drivers will be different. Right now, the federal government has said that it will allow autonomous vehicles in any states that permit them. One industry report noted that “the [US] Department of Transportation is throwing its full support behind the development of autonomous vehicles as a way to improve safety on our roadways . . ” In 2016 the trucking industry spent $9.1 million on lobbying and the Ohio government has already committed $15 million to set up a 35-mile stretch of highway outside Columbus for testing self-driving trucks. Arizona, California, and Nevada have begun allowing self-driving car trials…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.71
August 31, 2020
…homes. But the action shows that they’ve convinced the government they’re ready to operate in the highly regulated aviation sector. David Carbon, an Amazon vice president who oversees Prime Air, said in a statement; “This certification is an important step forward for Prime Air and indicates the FAA’s confidence in Amazon’s operating and safety procedures for an autonomous drone delivery service that will one day deliver packages to our customers around the world.” The FAA confirmed it had granted the approval, saying in a statement that it’s trying to support innovation in the expanding drone arena while ensuring that the…
