Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 24.54
March 11, 2019
As the national accelerator for additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing (3DP), America Makes is the nation’s leading and collaborative partner in AM and 3DP technology research, discovery, creation, and innovation. Structured as a public-private partnership with member organizations from industry, academia, government, non-government agencies, and workforce and economic development resources, we are working together to innovate and accelerate AM and 3DP to increase our nation’s global manufacturing competitiveness.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.64
February 21, 2019
…manufacturing industries. Search Supply Chain 24/7 “Brexit” With the government’s preliminary deal yet to be approved by Parliament, and the date of departure just a few months away, businesses are finding that it’s necessary to stockpile goods and resources, just in case things don’t go to plan. For this, they need a huge amount of storage space – and both businesses and storage providers are frantically scrabbling to deliver. Deal or No Deal Brexit? Concerns linger over the potential for a “no deal” Brexit, particularly as dissatisfaction persists over the nature of the deal that’s been negotiated. The prospect of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.68
January 29, 2019
…Acquisition Trends for 2019. Given U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies will spend more than $1.8 trillion in capital goods or fixed business investment (including software) this year—financing a majority of those assets, according to ELFA—these trends impact a significant portion of the U.S. economy. ELFA president and CEO Ralph Petta said, “Equipment acquisition plays a critical role in driving the supply chains across all U.S. manufacturing and service sectors. Equipment leasing and financing provide the source of funding for approximately 60 percent of U.S. businesses to acquire the productive assets they need to operate and grow. We are pleased…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.74
January 17, 2019
…Optomec Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) systems to U.S. government facilities. The Optomec LENS family offers a full range of additive manufacturing solutions for creating, enhancing and repairing metal components using high-powered lasers to build structures layer by layer directly from powdered metals, alloys, ceramics or composites. “The agreement enables Phillips to continue to provide the best additive manufacturing solutions to maintain the readiness of the military and advance the research and development of new innovations and ideas throughout our government,” says Mr. John Harrison, vice president of Phillips Federal. “We’ve seen an increase in the demand for additive manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.97
January 10, 2019
…financial world.This is a clear trend in Asia where governments, which previously invested in technology development and 3D printing machine manufacturing, are looking instead at methodologies to stimulate 3D printing consultancy and co-creation. The objective is to widen the pool of industries using 3D printing, and thereby create a market and demand for products rather than supply for a non-existing market. 2. A rise in polymer materials for 3D printing It’s the plastic materials for 3D printing that have been preparing for substantial growth in 2019. Major material manufacturers are playing a big role in this movement. The rise of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.23
December 18, 2018
…Energy, and contractors that serve both of them. Because the company already uses materials that are qualified by those government agencies, the resultant products can be more quickly adopted. Source: Purdue University
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.10
December 01, 2018
…autonomous driving companies to work with suppliers or the government to develop or validate the autonomous system.” Castignani has given several talks on simulation-based autonomous car development. “The reality is, we’re entering uncharted territories, a new continent we didn’t plan to uncover,” he says. Known for its simulation software, MSC is now part of Hexagon, a Sweden-headquartered company with offerings for the manufacturing, automotive and infrastructure industries, among others. The acquisitions of MSC Software and VIRES VTD in 2017, and AutonomouStuff this year complement Hexagon’s domain expertise in metrology sensors, GPS software, smart city and positioning intelligence software. The company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.57
September 05, 2018
…environment - will be shaped by the response of governments, businesses, and workers across the industry. Effective public policy can ensure that trucking evolves into a productive, high-road industry. Policymakers, collaborating with workers and industry leaders, have an opportunity to tackle some of our biggest challenges: creating good, family-supporting jobs, improving road safety, and reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions. What might an alternative, shared innovation agenda look like for the adoption of autonomous trucks? This report identifies an adoption scenario with good outcomes for workers, job quality, and public health and safety: human-led platooning, coupled with clean electric local…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.06
August 02, 2018
…will fuel the material handling equipment market demand. Stringent government regulations related to operator safety in Europe are compelling manufacturers to use high-quality machines that comply with the existing standards. Key vendors in the material handling equipment market comprise Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., KUKA AG, Kion Group AG, JBT Corporation, Flexlink, Intelligrated, Inc., Dematic GmbH & Co., KG., Columbus McKinnon, and Daifuku Co., Ltd. Companies are trying to launch new solutions and expand the product portfolio. The industry is characterized by strategic acquisitions and collaborations with technology providers to offer enhanced solutions. Players are stressing on manufacturing solutions that cater…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.08
July 11, 2018
…are mostly based on the U.S. The recent U.S. government's steel and aluminum tariffs could have an effect on part manufacturers and service providers who obtain raw materials from abroad. For providers like Xometry and others, that may mean its customers seeing higher price quotes for jobs. “One of the benefits of Xometry's platform is that we can make real time changes based on market conditions,” said Cronin. Large manufacturers have always had easy access to manufacturing equipment and services. But on-demand service providers like Xometry, Plathora, and Fictiv fill a gap for smaller businesses that don't have their own…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.99
July 09, 2018
…some shippers to run budget overruns like the federal government. Welcome to the state of truckload transportation in 2018. “Solid industrial production and broad-based economic growth have been strong and steady thus far in 2018,” says Jim Gattoni, president and CEO of Landstar. “These conditions have led to tremendous overall demand for truckload services, resulting in a tight capacity market made tighter by the impact of the electronic logging device mandate.” As the adjacent chart indicates, TL revenue per loaded mile (excluding fuel surcharges, which are rising as well) jumped a whopping 9.9% in the first quarter of 2018 compared…
