29th Annual State of Logistics Report: Carriers take the wheel
July 9, 2018
As if higher rates and capacity shortages weren't enough to worry about, shippers must now deal with a pending trade war, import/export uncertainties and increasing scrutiny from C-suite executives....
RIZE and PSMI/Azoth Redefine the Manufacturing Tool Crib
June 29, 2018
To transform its supply chains, PSMI is fully embracing digital on-demand manufacturing, recently announcing its plan to install RIZE equipment directly at customer sites.
3D Printing, Electric Vehicles Converge at GM
May 9, 2018
GM leveraged Autodesk's cloud computing and AI-based algorithms, using a generative design approach to create the part.
Audi Expands 3D Printing Efforts with EOS and SLM Solutions
April 30, 2018
Audi sees a benefit both in the on-demand nature of additive manufacturing, as well as the ability to construct complex geometries.
LIVE Online Roundtable: Designing for the Era of Additive Manufacturing
April 13, 2018
Panelists to discuss software for design and analysis of 3D printing projects, additive manufacturing trends and opportunities
Attendance soars for spring’s Pack Expo East
March 21, 2018
Philadelphia event to welcome more than 6,000 attendees, 400 exhibitors.
Robotics, vision and motion control industries set new growth records in 2017
February 28, 2018
Non-automotive robot orders grew 20.5% in units and 7.3% in dollars; shipments up 29.7%.
State of Global Logistics: Delivering Above and Beyond
February 1, 2018
Industry experts agree that costs across all sectors worldwide will continue to rise in 2018, and the most successful shippers will be those that are able to mitigate their impact on...
Columbia Machine announces partnership with OTTO Motors
January 31, 2018
Manufacturer and integrator of robotic palletizers and load transfer station partners with supplier of autonomous vehicles.
Financing Available for Local Motors’ Olli 3D-Printed Shuttle
January 13, 2018
By 3D printing the vehicles on demand, Local Motors claims it has reduced tooling costs by 50 percent and overall production times by up to 90 percent.
A3 report: North American automation market shattering records in 2017
December 27, 2017
Double-digit growth, in units and dollars, sets records in the areas of robotics, machine vision, motion control, and motor technology.
NextGen Supply Chain: Time to pay attention to autonomous vehicles
November 22, 2017
Don't look for completely autonomous vehicles on your local roadways in the next few months unless you live in the Phoenix area. But do expect this unprecedented corporate R&D...
Self-Driving Technology for Commercial Trucking
November 19, 2017
Embark is working to make the self-driving future a reality, and while most of the spectacle has been around passenger vehicles, Embark believes that commercial trucking, the backbone of the...
Researchers Print Wearable Battery
November 16, 2017
Researchers at Brunel University London announced they have printed a flexible, wearable battery that can store energy without chemical reactions.
500 Michigan students to tour 35 manufacturing facilities for Manufacturing Day
October 4, 2017
Students will tour facilities and participate in interactive presentations of in-demand skills and advanced manufacturing jobs throughout Metro Detroit.
A3: Record-setting growth for North American robotics market
August 23, 2017
Association for Advancing Automation reports the first half of 2017 saw growth of 33% in units and 26% in dollars over 2016.
Humans Play Crash Test Dummy Role for Autonomous Vehicle Testing
August 15, 2017
Standard crash test dummies weren't optimal for testing the automated braking systems.
3D Printing Gives Electric Aircraft a Lift
July 7, 2017
The company printed wing-tip motors in just a few hours, which allowed them to conduct functional evaluations while waiting for the final motors to be manufactured.
Semi-Autonomous Vehicle Gets Disabled Racer Back in Driver’s Seat
June 29, 2017
Sam Schmidt, a former driver paralyzed in a 2000 race car accident, recently achieved a long-standing dream to compete against legend Mario Andretti on the Indianapolis Speedway.
