Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.55
September 01, 2019
…7-hour autonomous Endurance/Long Distance Race, a Station-Keeping Challenge, a Precision Navigation Challenge, a Payload-carrying Challenge, a Collision-Avoidance Challenge and a Search and Discover Challenge. All but the Fleet Race and Payload-carrying Challenges are intended to be accomplished fully autonomously. Interestingly enough, the Station-keeping and Search and Discovery Challenges have direct applicability to several start-up companies. One company has designed a fleet of sailing robots that navigate to a certain ocean position then simply stay in that area collecting environmental data until told to return. Large commercial freight haulers are looking into deployable unmanned rescue craft that could find overboard sailors.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.18
August 05, 2019
…using Stratasys SR-30 soluable supports allows dimensional accuracy and precision typically associated with higher-grade and more expensive industrial 3D printers, Makerbot officials said. Specifically, they claim METHOD X can print parts that are up to 26% more rigid and up to 12% stronger than modified ABS formulations used on most existing desktop 3D printers. In addition, the 100°C Circulating Heated Chamber significantly reduces part deformation, producing parts that are less susceptible to warping or cracking and that sport an optimal surface finish, they added. “The combination brings manufacturing closer to the desktop and engineering,” says Nadav Goshen, Makerbot CEO. “The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.53
July 26, 2019
…and is the extension of the successful DragonFly Pro precision system, which is dedicated to printing electronic components such as multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs), antennas, capacitors and sensors. The DragonFly LDM is already available through Nano Dimension’s global sales channel. In Germany, the launch of the DragonFly LDM was already initiated by Nano Dimension’s reseller, Phytec New Dimension. Nano Dimension’s DragonFly LDM extends 3D printing for printed electronics beyond prototyping to true in-house, digital manufacturing, enabling one-off prototypes as well as low-volume manufacturing of printed electronics. The DragonFly LDM augments the capabilities of the DragonFly Pro system with new,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
July 15, 2019
…these cases, the planned printer’s unprecedented large scale and precision will enable more efficient design and production of long-term durable parts with reduced material usage, as well as faster time to market with parts going into the field. The printer’s build envelope is planned to be 1000x1000x600 mm, with ability to build minimum wall thickness of 100 µm and layer thickness of 30 µm. “The Army is increasing readiness by strengthening its relationships and interoperability with business partners, like 3D Systems, who advance warfighter requirements at the best value to the taxpayer,” says Dr. Joseph South, ARL's program manager for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.14
July 15, 2019
…unique architects, geometries and capabilities.” The multi-material DragonFly Pro precision additive manufacturing system allows electronics designers and electrical engineers to 3D print conductive metal and dielectric polymer simultaneously, for in-house prototyping and small batch production. With the need for electronics, automotive, defense, consumer, and medical device manufacturers to provide a wide range of electronic components, the ability to prototype 3D printed circuit boards in just hours onsite enables rapid innovation and time-savings, regardless of a circuit’s complexity. Nano Dimension’s DragonFly Pro system provides unlimited possibilities for creating the densely packed electronic prototypes required for smart design iteration such as sensors,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.31
July 12, 2019
…that learns from past condition monitoring. The goal is high-precision predictions of machine performance and efficiency that pinpoint specific maintenance needs in real time. “We’re enabling this through a proprietary Cloud platform called the Digital Vault. It is helping connect diverse building systems and creates insights for buildings and occupants,” says Sinha. Blockchain: IBM There are plenty of ways for the electronic parts supply chain to be compromised. One is the loss of visibility as parts move through the supply chain. This could lead to the replacement of genuine parts with counterfeits. And then there is the problem of disputes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.84
July 08, 2019
…RenAM 500Q metal additive manufacturing machines to Knust-Godwin, a precision machining company located in Katy, TX. The high-productivity machine, designed for serialized industrial manufacturing, helps Knust-Godwin to reduce lead times for its customers. Knust-Godwin has history of machining large, complex parts for oilfield instrumentation. The company first introduced additive manufacturing as a new technology to help improve the efficiency and productivity of tools in the oil and gas industry. The company chose to expand its additive manufacturing (AM) capacity to handle serial production, purchasing four RenAM 500Q machines. “Additive manufacturing started as a prototyping technology, but it is now moving…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.00
July 03, 2019
…efficient variable-geometry propulsion system. XB-1 has functional, performance, and precision requirements, so Boom turned to VELO3D to leverage its deep market expertise and customer support partnership. VELO3D’s Intelligent Fusion technology provides a level of control, design freedom, and quality assurance that is critical in challenging design environments such as supersonic aircraft performance. With VELO3D, Boom hopes to use metal additive manufacturing to accelerate aircraft development and improve system performance. “High-speed air travel relies on technology that is proven to be safe, reliable, and efficient, and by partnering with VELO3D we’re aligning ourselves with a leader in additive manufacturing that will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.52
June 21, 2019
…2019 Hexagon, a company with roots in metrology and precision measurement technologies, recently hosted the annual user conference, HxGN Live (June 15-18, Las Vegas, Nevada). Over the last decade, the company has steadily expanded through growth and acquisitions into simulation, autonomous vehicles, location-based intelligence, and manufacturing, among others. One of the most popular demos on the show floor is the Birdly, a VR flight simulator. It lets you strap on to a set of artificial wings and fly through a virtual 3D city. The faster you flap your wings, the faster you fly. You can perform deep dives and sharp…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.01
June 06, 2019
…“For multi-rotor it makes sense, because you don’t need precision but we need to produce the prototypes fast,” Kayacan continues. “We’re very happy with it in that case. I design something, we put the CAD model into the 3D printer, go home, and when we come to eh office the next day the part is ready.” Simulation and Data In May, the research term published a paper, “An Intelligent Hybrid Artificial Neural Network-Based Approach for Control of Aerial Robots,” in the Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems. It outlines a proposed hybrid control approach that would use AI to enhance…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.11
June 05, 2019
…sourcing (i.e., conflict minerals tracking), contract labor management and precision logistics. He pointed to algorithms and a new data model as the engines that are making these trusted transactions happen, and noted that “most companies don’t know what algorithms they have and are not managing them as strategic assets.” Up next, George Bailey of the Digital Supply Chain Institute explained how today’s supply chains are operating under extreme margin pressure and being asked to do more with less. When it comes to technology adoption, he said that transformation is needed on a massive scale. “Most companies are not galloping,” Bailey…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.02
June 04, 2019
…connectors, right up to cargo aircraft, with metrology grade precision,” says Artyom Yukhin, president and CEO of Artec 3D. “In addition, all of our new software features lead to a more intuitive user experience for users in every industry, from quality inspection to CGI and 3D printing.” With Studio 14, users of Artec Ray can now perform fast, geometry-only Global Registration. Users also have the option of performing hybrid registration by using geometry and 2D targets. These features all equate to registering and processing scans easier and faster, according to the company. When exporting files to SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM…
