When not printing tank parts for the U.S. Army, Matt Kelly makes a strong argument for an eighth category of additive manufacturing technology
AM is used in everything from aerospace and automotive to consumer products. But some of the earliest and most significant applications are in healthcare. To this end, the theme of this month’s Manufacturing Engineering is medical machining.
With 500-watt lasers and a square build plate, Trumpf says its TruPrint 2000 is optimized for users in the dental and medical technology industries.
The University of Maine’s BioHome3D prototype celebrates it’s first birthday with plans of developing a BioHome neighborhood.
With Lantek MES, the entire manufacturing process can be tracked from planning through execution, allowing operators to group parts according to various criteria, such as machines, materials, thicknesses, customer and delivery date.
Additive manufacturing (AM) markets are estimated to have grown 13.5% to $14.7 billion in 2023.
The new material is aimed at streamlining production processes and ultimately reducing costs.
Augmented reality makes new robot startups easier and faster, the company says.
A vast majority of manufacturers agree that robotic automation is the best solution to reduce costs, increase productivity, address labor shortages, and aid in recruitment and retention.
The University Hospital Birmingham is using a 3D printer from Stratasys Ltd. to 3D print patient-specific cutting guides.