Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up Hosts Grant Winners, Innovators, and Students
September 24, 2023
The Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up displayed robotics and 3D printing innovations, announced grant awards, and offered workforce development networking.
Meltio Robot Cell Includes Industrial Arm for Safe 3D Printing of Metal
September 19, 2023
Meltio Robot Cell is a new offering designed to integrate with nearly any industrial robot arm for a complete metal additive manufacturing system.
Markforged Digital Source Platform Enables Distributed Manufacturing With Onsite 3D Printing
September 18, 2023
Markforged said its new Digital Source allows manufacturer-certified parts to be licensed and printed on demand, addressing supply chain challenges.
Meltio Software Enables Robot Arms to Accurately Create 3D Printed Metal Designs
August 30, 2023
Meltio said Meltio Space works with robot arms from major vendors, includes collision avoidance and simulation features, and is easy for beginners to use.
WPI Researcher Receives NSF Grant to Develop 3D Printed Robots for Disaster Response
August 16, 2023
WPI Professor Markus Nemitz has received more than $500,000 to develop flexible robots that can be affordably produced and respond to search-and-rescue situations in tight spaces.
How the Role of Technology Is Increasing in Manufacturing, According to ATS
August 12, 2023
Manufacturing technology is constantly changing how business is done, from additive manufacturing and cobots to AI for predictive maintenance, said ATS.
SAEKI Robotics Emerges From Stealth With Financing for Microfactories as a Service
August 11, 2023
SAEKI said that by combining 3D printing and industrial robots in 'microfactories,' it can reduce cost, time, and waste in the production of large, complex structures.
Eyewear Industry Streamlines Customer Experience Through Robotics and AI
July 23, 2023
The eyewear industry is adopting automation to meet market demand, from 3D printing for personalized production and robotic fulfillment to AI and AR for e-commerce.
Markforged’s Director of New Platforms Discusses Relationship With Rapid Robotics, New Headquarters
July 10, 2023
Markforged's 3D printers are helping Rapid Robotics develop and manufacture end-of-arm tools at a faster rate than it would with traditional systems.
With Construction Booming, Tech Is the Missing Piece
April 8, 2023
Construction as an industry faces many challenges, but assisting the existing skilled workforce is a top priority and an area where robotics can help, observes Heartland Ventures.
Markforged Completes Move to New Global Headquarters in Waltham, Mass.
April 5, 2023
Markforged, an additive manufacturing provider, said its new headquarters will include research and development space alongside corporate offices and an interactive product showroom.
‘Wohlers Report 2023’ Finds Double Digit Growth Continuing in Additive Manufacturing
April 2, 2023
'Wohlers Report 2023' observed that additive manufacturing continues to grow across industries ranging from construction to healthcare, and it included some predictions.
Piab Group Acquires COVAL, IB to Extend Materials Handling Reach
March 30, 2023
Piab, which provides robotic grippers, is adding COVAL's vacuum automation systems and IB Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik's bulk materials conveyance to its offerings.
International Conference for Advanced Manufacturing 2023 Adds Robotics to Additive Manufacturing in Agenda
March 24, 2023
The International Conference for Advanced Manufacturing from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in Washington, D.C., will be an opportunity to learn about robotics and additive manufacturing.
Nano Dimension Offers to Acquire Stratasys for $1.1B to Create Additive Manufacturing Leader
March 13, 2023
Nano Dimension has offered to acquire Stratasys for $18 per share in cash at a 36% premium to the March 1 stock price. The combined 3D printing company could be a market leader.
Gen Z Roboticists Important in the Age of ChatGPT
February 28, 2023
Gen Z offers hope for a new wave of innovative automation, but academia and industry must nurture and recruit a new generation of talent, says investor Oliver Mitchell.
ARM Institute Funds 11 Advanced Manufacturing Projects to Develop Automated Technologies
February 5, 2023
The ARM Institute recently announced the latest projects it is funding as part of its Technology Project Call program.
Digital Twins Direct 3D Printing to Accurately Repair Metal Parts, Finds Tokyo University of Science
January 16, 2023
Digital twins, in the form of automatically generated metal powder deposition elements and predictions of forming process conditions, can help mechanical repairs.
ASTM International to Host Workshop on Digital Construction Roadmapping
January 9, 2023
ASTM International and NIST plan to host an in-person discussion about the state of digital construction and the desired direction for the industry and technology.
Additive Construction Is the ‘Next Frontier,’ Says Wohlers Associates, as ASTM International Works With NIST
December 28, 2022
Additive construction applies 3D printing and could advance building processes, according to Wohlers Associates. Its parent ASTM International is developing a roadmap with NIST.
