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.
As labor shortages loom, AGVs, AMRs and lifts provide muscle on the shop floor.
There are two ways to tackle the skilled labor shortage: automate wherever possible or encourage a new generation to consider the manufacturing industry. Bowden Manufacturing of Ohio does both, with the help of industry partners such as Absolute Machine Tools.
A few not-so-tall tales of how machine shops gain a competitive edge through automation
Applications and new players are on the rise, but challenges remain—including financial concerns.
Materials will be subjected to moon dust, low pressure and rapid temperature swings.