Korean Researchers Develop Hybrid Robotic Hand for Improved Grasping
June 1, 2021
Researchers at DGIST have developed and tested a new type of human-like mechanical hand that combines the benefits of existing robot hands while eliminating their weaknesses.
Formlabs Closes $150M Series E to Grow 3D Printing Tech, Doubles Valuation to $2B
May 20, 2021
Formlabs said it plans to use its Series E funding, led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, to expand its portfolio of 3D printing technologies and hire more employees.
Desktop Metal Acquires Adaptive3D, Adding Elastomer Capabilities to Materials Portfolio
May 18, 2021
Adaptive3D said its printed elastomer technology complements Desktop Metal's Xtreme 8K mass-production printers for high-speed, high-volume production of cost-effective parts.
Robots Rise to Help Humans in Metalworking
May 14, 2021
The shortage of skilled welders can be mitigated by adopting robots for tasks that can still be supervised by humans.
ExOne Acquires Assets of Freshmade 3D for 3D-Printed AMClad Tooling
April 29, 2021
ExOne said its acquisition of Freshmade 3D's assets, which include a method of creating durable AMClad, will accelerate its expansion into 3D-printed tooling.
Additive Manufacturing Production System Can Now Use 316L Stainless Steel, Says Desktop Metal
April 22, 2021
Desktop Metal said it has qualified 316L stainless steel, which is useful in applications requiring hygiene and durability, for use in its Production System P-50.
MX3D Raises $2.7M to Launch M1 Metal Additive Manufacturing System
April 15, 2021
MX3D, which 3D-printed a bridge in Amsterdam, has raised funding to commercialize its M1 robotic system and its MetalXL controls to turn existing welding robots into industrial-grade 3D metal...
Top 10 Robotics and Automation Transactions in Q1 2021
April 5, 2021
From autonomous trucks and aerial drones to mobile robots, companies across robotics and automation obtained funding in the first quarter.
VELO3D to Merge With SPAC as Metal Additive Manufacturing Firm Goes Public
March 23, 2021
VELO3D, a provider of additive manufacturing technology for metal parts to customers including SpaceX and Honeywell, is merging with a special purpose acquisition company and going public.
Chromalloy Chooses VELO3D for 3D-Printed Aftermarket Parts for Gas Turbines
March 11, 2021
VELO3D has entered the maintenance, repair, and operations market for aviation and energy with Chromalloy choosing its Sapphire system.
Simulating the Way to COVID Safety
February 23, 2021
MSC Cradle CFD simulation explores the impact of ventilation and social distancing on in-door dining scenarios to promote safe practices aimed at reducing the spread.
Makerbot Method 3D Printers Support BASF Forward AM Composite Material
February 22, 2021
Users can explore printing rigid 316L stainless steel parts for industrial applications alongside advanced engineering polymers and composites on METHOD with the MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder.
Additive Manufacturing and Generative Design Co-Pilot Hyundai’s Ultimate Mobility Vehicle Concept
February 18, 2021
Autodesk and Hyundai partner to push the boundaries of increasing strength while reducing weight for TIGER's modular platform architecture.
Stratasys Launches Carbon Fiber Material for F123 Series 3D Printers
February 16, 2021
Lightweight, ABS-based material is specifically formulated for applications such as manufacturing tooling, jigs and fixtures.
Frontline Relief With 3D Printing
February 15, 2021
Additive manufacturing comes to the rescue in earthquake, tsunami, and even war.
3DEXPERIENCE World 2021: Holding on to the Old; Paving the Way to the New
February 15, 2021
Dassault Systemes promotes cloud-centric 3DEXPERIENCE Works, promises to keep desktop SOLIDWORKS
Raytheon Technologies and Army Research Lab Pick 3D Systems’ Metal Additive Manufacturing Solutions
February 12, 2021
3D Systems' DMP Factory 500 solution will be part of research effort to develop topological optimization that accounts for heat transfer.
America Makes Announces Rapid Innovation Call Totaling $185k in Funding
February 9, 2021
Rapid Innovation Call focused on three technical topics to advance qualification and certification of additive manufactured products.
3D Control Systems Launches AI-Powered 3D Printing Workflow Management Software
February 5, 2021
3D Control Systems introduces AI-Powered 3D printing workflow management software ZAP.
Fathom Manufacturing Buys Summit Tooling and Summit Plastics
February 5, 2021
This acquisition will expand Fathom's domestic injection molding capabilities, companies report.
