Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.22
April 01, 2019
…done in areas such as design practices, standards and manufacturing processes. Nano Dimension’s Switch software enables designers to prepare production files for electronic circuits to be printed on a DragonFly 2020 3D printer. Image courtesy of Nano Dimension. “Existing modeling and simulation software does not address 3D printed electronics directly, which can make design tedious and harnessing the extra capabilities of printing technologies difficult,” says Ken Church, CEO of nScrypt. “Many experts in 3D printed electronics design have found ways to use combinations of design software packages to achieve complex multi-layer devices, using features such as adjustable material properties through…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.99
April 01, 2019
…$12 billion by 2028, as more companies turn to additive manufacturing to create production parts in the automotive, aerospace and other industries. Giants such as HP and GE have launched large-scale metal printing efforts, but other companies have focused on smaller units that can be used for design and prototyping, as well as low-volume runs of metal production parts, tooling and molds. “Metal printing has been one of the best growth stories in 3D printing, and I think that is because current powder bed technologies are uniquely suited for advanced manufacturing,” says Kevin McAlea, executive vice president and chief operating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.75
April 01, 2019
3YOURMIND, a provider of software solutions for additive manufacturing, has launched a full version of its Agile Manufacturing Execution System (MES). At the AMUG (Additive Manufacturing Users Group) conference in Chicago, the company showed the applications and streamlined production workflows they have provided to early users. The software is intended to add efficiency to the production floor with smart part prioritization, custom additive manufacturing (AM) workflow creation, rapid scheduling and rescheduling, and tracking by order, part and unit. After five years of working with select companies to provide order management systems to scale, 3YOURMIND is now extending its solutions to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.76
April 01, 2019
3D Systems announces three global manufacturing companies—Nokia, rms Company and GF Precicast—have integrated its additive manufacturing solutions into their production workflows. Through the integration of 3D Systems’ Figure 4 or DMP platforms, these manufacturers are able to achieve design freedom, increase agility, scale production and improve overall total cost of operations. Nokia has added 3D Systems’ Figure 4 Standalone to its “Factory in a Box” mobile manufacturing solution. rms Company, supplier to medical device manufacturers worldwide, has expanded use of 3D Systems’ DMP platforms to apply metal additive manufacturing to new applications. GF Precicast, advanced technology provider for the global…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.54
April 01, 2019
…V650 Flex 3D printer. Available from Stratasys, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, DSM Somos-verified resins enable customers to produce durable parts that meet requirements of a wide range of applications. “While stereolithography is one of the original 3D printing processes—mainly used to create master patterns or large concept models quickly and accurately – customers have been challenged by restricted systems that can’t be configured and materials at a high cost-per-part,” says Omer Krieger, EVP Products, Stratasys. “The V650 Flex is the result of customer demand around the world wanting a better solution—fully configurable to match the specific application and use-case.” With a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.90
April 01, 2019
…made for designers, engineers and educators with its industrial-grade additive manufacturing technology, the company reports. As the newest member of the F123 Series of FDM printers from Stratasys, the F120 brings industrial 3D printing to the masses—backed by simple controls, remote self-monitoring, 3D printing hardware, and high levels of reliability and repeatability, the company adds. The F120 makes it simple even for the novice to get started with 3D printing in the design studio, office or education environments. The F120 printer is designed to create high-quality FDM models consistently. Streamlined plug-and-print functionality removes complexity from typical workflow processes with a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.26
March 26, 2019
…2019, the 24th annual installment of its report on additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing. The 369-page Wohlers Report 2019 includes wide-ranging data on AM materials development and consumption. According to the report, the overall materials segment of the industry saw record growth in 2018. Revenue from metals grew an estimated 41.9%, continuing a five-year streak of more than 40% growth each year. Wohlers Associates says such strong activity among materials suppliers and customers is a telling indicator of the increasing use of AM for production applications. Sales of materials for polymer powder bed fusion were at an all-time high…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.53
March 23, 2019
Ranked as the top additive manufacturing (AM) platform vendor, Stratasys scored highest in the overall category of implementation and topped four of the 12 ranking criteria, according to ABI Research. Stratasys was closely followed by 3D Systems, Desktop Metal and GE Additive in overall rankings. Newcomer Desktop Metal took the overall top spot in innovation. The Additive Manufacturing Platform Ranking competitive assessment ranked 10 major vendors of the technology—3D Systems, Carbon, Desktop Metal, Digital Alloys, EOS, ExOne, GE Additive, HP, Renishaw and Stratasys—using ABI Research’s innovation/implementation criteria framework. Each vendor was analyzed based on a combination of AM technology process,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.49
March 21, 2019
Protolabs has teamed with additive manufacturing (AM) consultants Wohlers Associates in a joint effort to accelerate design for manufacturing knowledge around 3D printing. The immersive course is created to help engineers and designers develop practical methods and strategies to get the most from different 3D printing technologies. The invitation-only course titled Designing for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) takes place over 3 days near Raleigh, NC, concluding at Protolabs’ 77,000-sq.-ft. 3D printing facility. Leading the discussion are Olaf Diegel, associate consultant at Wohlers Associates, along with Terry Wohlers, principal consultant and president at the company. Diegel also serves as head of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.03
March 21, 2019
Renishaw will return to the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference to be held at the Hilton Chicago March 31 to April 4. Renishaw will exhibit components from the aerospace, automotive, medical and marine industries, as well as consumer technology, in booth D14. “We’re exhibiting parts from a range of industries to showcase what is possible with AM,” says Marc Saunders, director of Additive Manufacturing Applications at Renishaw. “We are even exhibiting the galvanometer mounting, which is a core component of the optical system on our latest machine, the RenAM 500Q.” Advanced automotive technology on display will include LED heat…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.53
March 18, 2019
…with Pellet and Filament Extrusion capabilities at this year’s Additive Manufacturing Users Group conference. To demonstrate printing of production parts using materials on the Atlas 3D printer platform, Titan is partnering with three chemical companies serving the additive manufacturing industry: Arkema Inc., DuPont and NatureWorks. Titan will be printing with three materials on the Atlas 3D Printer during the 2019 AMUG Expo, March 31 and April 1. AMUG Expo attendees can view high-speed printing of these materials from Arkema, DuPont and NatureWorks. Representatives from Titan and the material companies will be at the Titan booth to discuss printer capabilities, material…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.10
March 15, 2019
…and documentation of key production and technical data for additive manufacturing (AM), according to the company. With TRACE, users have a simple and streamlined process with a user-friendly interface that enables traceability through all aspects of the AM workflow. It also maintains all the relevant information required for the safe and compliant operation of additive manufacturing facilities. The tool has benefited from feedback received during the TRACE pilot program. TRACE has been evaluated by a number of collaborators, including the Renishaw Inc. Solutions Center, USA, the Quad Cities Manufacturing Lab—Western Illinois University, Northern Illinois University and America Makes. The tool…
