Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.11
March 19, 2020
…manufacturing leaders examining the economic and operational impacts of COVID-19. This survey informed the NAM’s “COVID-19 Policy Action Plan Recommendations” released earlier this week, which highlighted key policy areas where legislative and administration action would help combat COVID-19 and future public health emergencies successfully. Survey findings included: 78.3% of manufacturers anticipate a financial impact 53.1% of manufacturers anticipate a change in operations 35.5% of manufacturers are facing supply chain disruptions When commenting on supply chain disruptions, respondents noted issues with parts arriving late and delivering to customers late as a result. While some said these disruptions are “manageable at this…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.15
April 02, 2020
…(NIH), America Makes launched the next phase of the COVID-19 Health Care Needs and Additive Manufacturing (AM) Capabilities Repository, where additive manufacturers can upload 3D print designs to be reviewed and placed on the NIH 3D Print Exchange. Designs submitted through the America Makes design submission form in connection with NIH 3D Print Exchange, will be placed in a fast track workflow for faster review. Designs not submitted through the America Makes process may not be considered for the fast track workflow. All designs will be publicly accessible through the NIH 3D Print Exchange website with their designation. “We have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.13
April 13, 2020
…automation sector was not in a great place before COVID-19 struck, having been slowed by flat capital expenditure and declining industrial production, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The virus has since closed factory after factory worldwide with workers sent home. The reality, according to GlobalData, is that despite much hype over the years, advanced factory automation has not been substituted for human workers at scale. “By the time it expires, COVID-19 may have served to at last accelerate an investment in factory automation when the global economy eventually rebounds,” said David Bicknell, principal analyst, Thematic Research at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.85
April 16, 2020
…the programs they are pursuing in the battle against COVID-19. AMUG reports that many have asked how they can help, so the organization has put together a limited list of programs that are actively using AM/3D printing technology to develop and print solutions to assist in tackling COVID-19. The following provides resource links to global standards from ASTM, regulated government programs in the Americas, links to Asia, Europe and Oceania programs, state and university programs in the U.S., and global additive manufacturing OEM programs. This is not a comprehensive list and some programs may require additional fees, specific products and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.48
July 28, 2020
…2020 State of Manufacturing Report, revealing the extent of COVID 19's impact on the industry. According to Fictiv's data: eighty nine percent (89%) report a direct business impact because of COVID-19 including lower sales, increased costs of materials and production, and canceled or delayed product launches; only 17% gave top marks to their supply chain’s performance over the last year; a majority are revisiting their reliance on China and looking to the U.S. as the next key manufacturing center; nearly all (97%) said COVID-19 has created new opportunities, with 87% making digital transformation a high priority; and supply chain resilience…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 6.41
March 24, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic changed our world overnight. Buying behaviors that were predicted to become the norm by 2026 are suddenly a reality. FORBES reported that COVID-19 has accelerated ecommerce growth by four to six years and it shows no signs of slowing down. Prior to COVID-19, ecommerce and B2B fulfillment operators were increasingly turning to Collaborative Mobile Robots (CMRs) to gain operational flexibility and maintain growth. Early efforts to meet the unexpected demand have included retooling warehouses to handle the increase in each picking and launching or expanding fulfill-from-store initiatives. Now, more than ever, supply chain leaders know that fulfillment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.53
May 11, 2020
…a data and analytics company. The company’s latest report, COVID-19 Impact on Cloud Services, reveals that the investment could now pay an unexpected dividend by transforming the way some businesses operate. Since mid-March 2020, cloud-based services for remote workers have kept much of the world working, forcing organizations that were previously opposed to remote working to embrace the idea. GlobalData forecasts that the cloud services market will be worth $661bn by 2024, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% between 2019 and 2024. “The shift to remote working caused by the pandemic has left offices empty…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.51
March 24, 2020
…deliver critical parts in the effort to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 1,000 3D-printed parts have already been delivered to local hospitals. HP’s 3D R&D centers in Barcelona, Spain; Corvallis, OR; San Diego, CA; and Vancouver, WA, are collaborating with partners around the world in a coordinated effort to increase production to meet urgent needs, HP says. Initial applications being validated and finalized for industrial production include face masks, face shields, mask adjusters, nasal swabs, hands-free door openers and respirator parts. HP is also coordinating with government, health and industry agencies in numerous countries to ensure a synchronized and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.46
April 28, 2020
…Medical Center (BIDMC) to find a solution for manufacturing COVID-19 test swabs. Over the last 2 weeks, Origin has quickly shifted its resources from being a 3D printer manufacturer to become a medical device manufacturer and has started production to address the shortage of COVID-19 test kit supplies. BIDMC, an academic medical center affiliated with Harvard Medical School, selected Origin's 3D-printed test swab to be part of a clinical trial to evaluate it for efficacy and safety. Origin's 3D-printed swab passed a rigorous initial clinical evaluation for human factors, materials testing, and PCR compatibility, and we expect that full results…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.99
May 01, 2020
…nonprofit, grassroots ecosystem and digital platform response to the COVID-19 crisis organized by leaders in technology, industry and government, announced that the organization's network of nearly 10,000 members operating small-batch production sites have been manufacturing National Institutes of Health (NIH)-approved masks using 3D printers and delivering them to local communities across the U.S. and around the world. In addition, the organization is building a global supply chain for community-based production capability for the future. “It has been an action-packed month for the Maker Mask team. It's been amazing and humbling to see the large number of makers around the world…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.79
April 02, 2020
…announced its global contribution to the combat against the COVID-19 pandemic. By dedicating its resources and mobilizing its network of over 100 customers and distributors worldwide, ergonomic PPE Face Shields have been conceived and produced to address the demand by medical teams caring for the victims of the pandemic. Massivit 3D’s high-speed additive manufacturing technology allows for the supply of hundreds of face shields off each machine every day. In addition to devoting all of its manufacturing resources to producing and donating thousands of face shields to medical teams at local hospitals with a less than one-day turnaround, the company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.69
April 10, 2020
…high-impact projects that support the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Using funds appropriated by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, NIST will award the grants through the NIST Manufacturing USA National Emergency Assistance Program with no requirements for cost matching. Funding will be awarded to eligible Manufacturing USA institutes, a network MxD has been part of since its inception. MxD is focused on helping the defense industrial base bolster national security and public health in response to COVID-19—and working to be better prepared for future crises. MxD is actively working on a response to this opportunity,…
