Formlabs, known for its line of desktop stereolithography (SLA) printers, is looking to expand its 3D printing reach with availability of its new Fuse 1 benchtop industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer. Under development for nearly seven years, the Fuse 1 marks a notable change for Formlabs as they expand into a new additive manufacturing process.
As technologies that are a part of Industry 4.0 proliferate, investing in a single platform creates efficiencies in operation and in training.
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Sandvik will acquire DWFritz Automation, a U.S.-based provider of precision metrology, inspection and assembly solutions for advanced manufacturing. DWFritz designs, builds and supports high-speed, non-contact metrology solutions and automation systems.
Verisurf Software said it appointed Tara Mitchell as business development manager for the Americas.
Mitutoyo America Corporation releases new Mitutoyo AI Inspect Software to its lineup of software solutions
ESPRIT CAM, a computer-aided manufacturing software developed by DP Technology that supports a variety of CNC machines, has extended its existing partnership with France’s Technical Centre for Mechanical Industry (CETIM) to include additive manufacturing.
Teamcenter Quality software, now provides a closed-loop approach for quality management.
With the use of composites in demanding applications increasing, improving knowledge of their fire performance is becoming a safety-critical issue, particularly for building and transportation applications.
Xometry today announced the acquisition of Thomas (Thomasnet.com), a leader in product sourcing, supplier selection, and digital marketing solutions.
