Using Cast Urethanes and 3D printing for Advanced Medical Manufacturing June 3, 2020 When injection molding is cost-prohibitive, medical equipment manufacturers are turning to a marriage of two advanced methods—urethane casting and 3D printing.
Autonomous Mobile Robots Drive Manufacturing Versatility September 3, 2020 Robotics have come a long way since the first industrial robot was installed at General Motors. Denise Ebenhoech, Regional Head of Advanced Robotics Applications at KUKA Robotics, sits down with Chris Mahar, Associate Editor, to discuss recent developments within mobile robots. From cleans rooms to job shops to moving entire airplane assemblies, autonomous mobile robots are helping manufacturers succeed in today’s advanced manufacturing landscape.
SME 2020 Additive Manufacturing Industry Awards Recognize Leaders in Commercializing AM Technology November 17, 2020 SME’s 2020 Additive Manufacturing Industry Awards will celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of individuals, teams and companies that have had significant impact commercializing AM technology in a virtual ceremony to be held Thursday, Nov. 19.
Machine Components Help Improve Process Efficiency, Productivity June 30, 2020 There’s more to machining than machine tools and cutters. Shops also need an assortment of machine components to keep their CNC lathes and machining centers humming.
Ford Leases Boston Dynamics Robots July 28, 2020 Ford Motor Co. is leasing four-legged robots from Boston Dynamics as part of a program to reduce cost and boost efficiency.
Ultimaker Launches Redesigned Printer Management Software June 17, 2020 Ultimaker, Utrecht, Netherlands, and Waltham, Mass., has introduced a redesigned cloud-based printer management solution, called Ultimaker Digital Factory.
Grede Acquires Some Assets From RMG Waukesha June 3, 2020 Grede said it has acquired some assets of Renaissance Manufacturing Group (RMG) Waukesha, LLC.
Planning the Process for Additive Manufacturing June 4, 2020 The medical industry is booming. Aging populations, rising rates of health care utilization and advancements in manufacturing technology are driving the industry forward—and toward a future that includes additive manufacturing (AM) as a major part of the part-production environment.
Designing 3D-Printed Ortho Implants with Architected Materials June 1, 2020 Additive manufacturing has become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, capable of producing orthopedic implants with complex lattice structures that further enables osseointegration.
EOS, Texas A&M to Partner on AM Program October 20, 2020 EOS said it has partnered with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station to provide a professional development program in the field of industrial 3D printing.
