Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.21
February 03, 2022
…and infrastructure health monitoring. Dive said it uses large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) techniques and a novel system architecture to rapidly produce the DIVE-LD at a fraction of the time and cost of existing AUVs. Unmanned offerings to provide ocean intelligence Anduril and Dive said the integration of the next DIVE-LD iteration with the Lattice OS autonomy software “will further disrupt this segment of the market.” “We built Dive to make undersea exploration safer, smarter, and cheaper and to offer customers the highest level of customization,” said Bill Lebo, co-founder and CEO of Dive Technologies. “With Anduril, we will rapidly scale…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.37
December 28, 2021
…XC metal 3D printer to an aerospace customer. The additive manufacturing system is designed for faster production and larger, mission-critical parts, according to Velo3D. “I believe that the Sapphire XC will quickly become the gold standard in advanced metal additive manufacturing,” stated Benny Buller, founder and CEO of Velo3D. “Because our customer is already utilizing our end-to-end production solution, they can immediately and seamlessly move parts to Sapphire XC to achieve a phenomenal production rate increase.” “We made a huge effort to ensure that Sapphire XC uses the exact same manufacturing process as Sapphire,” he added. “The ability to move…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.09
December 02, 2021
…agreement with Atlantic Coastal Acquisition Corp. The Pflugerville, Texas-based additive manufacturing company said it expects use the $346 million in cash from the deal to fund organic growth initiatives. Founded in 2013, Essentium said it develops industrial 3D printing solutions across systems, materials, software, and services “to enable a new distributed and sustainable manufacturing footprint.” The company claimed that its ecosystem can quickly create high-quality parts that match the strength of injection molding in full-scale production at a very low total cost of ownership (TCO). “Essentium is transforming the future landscape of supply chains by delivering truly distributed, sustainable manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.84
November 19, 2021
FANUC America Corp. and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) yesterday announced that they have decided to co-market the stackability of their respective industry-recognized certifications to help meet the acute shortage of skilled industrial robotics and automation operators. “The collaboration between FANUC and MSSC will provide a major benefit to employers looking to fill Industry 4.0 robotics and CNC technical positions,” said Paul Aiello, director of the CERT Education Group at FANUC America. “The entire manufacturing industry in the U.S. is facing a growing shortage of higher-skilled technicians vitally needed at the operator level.” “We look forward to incorporating the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.32
November 08, 2021
…than photolithography and microfabrication,” he said. “We looked into additive manufacturing and screen printing, which eliminate the need for a clean room and are nonrigid compared wth traditional silicon.” “We have a close relationship with one retailer, which was looking for purpose-built sensors for its 54,000 SKUs, some of which are highly dependent on grasp,” said Hussein. “It is pushing the boundaries for tactile manipulation more than any other warehousing company.” Touchlab is ANA Avatar XPRIZE finalist Touchlab was recently named one of the 15 finalists in the ANA Avatar XPRIZE, in which competitors are developing means for people to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.98
November 06, 2021
…in support of innovators who will apply robotics in manufacturing to benefit the Pittsburgh-West Virginia area. The Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute this week opened applications for its fellowship program in support of the AIM Higher Consortium. Artificial Intelligence in Metals and Manufacturing (AIM) Higher is led by Catalyst Connection with more 30 academic, economic development, technology institute, and manufacturing partners from around the region. The program is funded by the Department of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (DoD-OLDCC, previously the Office of Economic Adjustment). The AIM Higher Consortium will directly support the office’s mission to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.23
September 10, 2021
…has agreed to acquire Oqton, the creator of the Manufacturing Operating System, for $180 million. The MOS platform is designed for flexible production environments that increasingly use a range of advanced manufacturing and automation technologies, including additive manufacturing. “We are excited about joining with 3D Systems and look forward to leveraging their knowledge, resources, and ability to continue to innovate and deliver solutions that help companies accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing in production environments,” stated Dr. Ben Schrauwen, co-founder and CEO of Oqton. “At the same time, we bring our deep expertise in artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, and machine…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.25
September 08, 2021
…deals, while mobile robots got $58 million in August. Manufacturing, supply chain robots climb in August 2021 In terms of robotics applications, industrial automation for manufacturing raised $692 million in August 2021, including some of the aforementioned additive manufacturing companies. Such companies raised about $140 million in July. The global market for industrial controls and factory automation will grow from $133.1 billion in 2021 to $197.8 billion by 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%, predicted Research and Markets last month. The analyst firm attributed this growth to increasing adoption of artificial intelligence and the Internet of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.24
September 01, 2021
…satellites to orbit. In April, Launcher purchased a metal additive manufacturing system to print Inconel parts, and it recently added another one that prints titanium. “Rocket engine turbopump parts typically require casting, forging, and welding,” said Max Haot, founder and CEO of Launcher. “Tooling required for these processes increases the cost of development and reduces flexibility between design iterations. The ability to 3D print our turbopump—including rotating Inconel-shrouded impellers, thanks to Velo3D’s zero-degree technology—makes it possible now at a lower cost and increased innovation through iteration between each prototype.” Inconel is a family of nickel-chromium-based superalloys trademarked by Special Metals…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.03
August 11, 2021
…$575 million. “Today is a game-changing moment for the additive manufacturing community,” stated Kent Rockwell, chairman of ExOne. “I see incredible opportunity for our customers in working with Desktop Metal and look forward to supporting this new and combined business.” More and more businesses turning to additive manufacturing expect systems that address their requirements across speed, cost, resolution, and part size, said the companies. Desktop Metal said its acquisition of ExOne will create a comprehensive portfolio combining throughput, flexibility, and materials breadth while allowing customers to optimize production based on their specific application needs. Desktop Metal, ExOne both 3D printing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.17
July 22, 2021
Additive manufacturing is widely considered an intrinsic part of the factory of the future. The technology has developed alongside progress in robotics, with interest in manufacturing innovation leading to new methods of production. Metaphorically, it is the bloom of a new machine. Additive manufacturing, or AM, represents only 1% of manufacturing so far, according to research conducted by SmarTech Publishing. To grow, the technology must overcome several challenges. They include the complexity of multiple fabrication steps, the high cost of scaling production, and a shortage of a skilled workforce to help control quality in the absence of industry standards. Robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.44
July 18, 2021
Würth Additive Group last week said that it has signed a global agreement with Markforged Inc., whose Digital Forge product is an integrated metal and carbon-fiber industrial 3D printing platform. The companies said they will incorporate Digital Forge into Würth's additive manufacturing offerings on a global scale. “We are excited to see Würth Additive Group's deep experience and extensive global coverage and the Digital Forge's capabilities come together to overcome global supply chain limitations with customers on a global scale,” stated Shai Terem, president and CEO at Markforged. “Our technology enables some of the world's biggest manufacturers to create digital…
