Automation
The Softer Side of Robots: Automating Additive Manufacturing
Robotic applications are expanding in additive manufacturing thanks to rubber and silicone-based systems that can easily adapt to parts of varying sizes and shapes without reprogramming.
Julia Hider
Robots and Autonomy Correspondent , Gardner Business Media
UltiMaker Targets Light Industrial Applications With 3D Printer Designed for the Factory Floor
The company’s Factor 4 3D printer introduced this week is designed to complement conventional manufacturing equipment including CNC machining and automation.
Read MoreChuck Jaws Achieve 77% Weight Reduction Through 3D Printing
Alpha Precision Group (APG) has developed an innovative workholding design for faster spindle speeds through sinter-based additive manufacturing.
Read More1000 Kelvin’s AMAIZE AI Co-Pilot for Additive Manufacturing Now Available for Autodesk Fusion
The AMAIZE software is an “AI co-pilot” for engineers, predicting print issues upfront, performing corrections and generating industrial-grade, ready-to-use print files specific to a machine.
Read MoreMaterialise Software Module Optimizes Data and Build Preparation for Metal LPBF
The e-Stage for Metal+ software uses physics-based modeling to improve automated support structure generation for laser powder bed fusion.
Read More7 Important Ideas on Postprocessing in AM
Additive manufacturing is defined by 3D printing, but it is more than this step. For almost every AM production part, steps after the 3D printing operation are essential to complete the part and realize its value. Here are several thoughts.
Read MoreHawk Ridge Systems and DyeMansion Forge Partnership to Integrate Software and Hardware in Additive Manufacturing Workflow
Collaboration creates a one-stop-shop for all the tools and software needed to create precision products that look, feel and function properly. Now, Hawk Ridge Systems’ integrated solution portfolio will include a complete print-to-product workflow with DyeMansion’s Powershot C, Powershot S, DM60 and Powerfuse S postprocessing solutions.
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Compact Volkmann PowTReX Basic Serves Single 3D Printers for Powder Recovery for Reuse
The metal powder reprocessing system transfers material to 3D printers, recovers the unused material, screens it and then returns the material to the machine or a container for future use.
Read MoreMeltio, One Off Robotics Develop Robotic AM Work Cell for Cost-Effective, Reliable Metal Part Production
The system offers a deposition rate of up to 1 kg/hr to create clean parts that are fully dense and mechanically equivalent or superior to those created from traditional manufacturing.
Read MoreEOS, AM Solutions Join Forces to Automate AM Process Chain
The partnership aims to take selective laser sintering to the next level on an industrial scale with automated, economical and highly efficient postprocessing — without compromising quality and reproducibility.
Read MoreVolkmann vLoader Automatically Transfers Metal Powders to 3D Printers
The conveyor ensures continuous flow of powders to 3D printers for consistent, unattended production.
Read MoreEOS, Volkmann Collaborate on Automated Powder Transfer Solution
The Volkmann EOS Edition seamlessly integrates with EOS 3D printers.
Read MoreMarkforged’s FX10 Industrial 3D Printer Replaces Metal Parts With Advanced Composites
This fifth-generation print system features built-in automation for quality assurance and print routines designed to deliver strong, accurate parts every print.
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Copper, New Metal Printing Processes, Upgrades Based on Software and More from Formnext 2023: AM Radio #46
Formnext 2023 showed that additive manufacturing may be maturing, but it is certainly not stagnant. In this episode, we dive into observations around technology enhancements, new processes and materials, robots, sustainability and more trends from the show.
Read MoreConsortium Successfully Implements Automated AM Production Line at BMW Group
After a three-year project time line, the Polyline project was finally completed with a fully automated operation installed at BMW’s additive manufacturing campus in Munich, Germany.
Read MoreWhen Additive and Conventional Processes Work Together, the Result Is Manufacturing
Various recent articles demonstrate 3D printing and established processes finding one another and working together.
Read MoreEnhanced Digital Factory Tool Quantifies Carbon Footprint of Automated Depowdering
Solukon has enhanced its Digital Factory Tool, which integrates additive manufacturing automation and quality assurance, giving the sensor and interface kit a more comprehensive transparency in automated depowdering.
Read MoreHybrid Software’s CloudFlow Maker Automates 3D Printing Workflow
Formnext 2023: CloudFlow Maker is a modular production workflow suite for file processing, asset management, soft proofing and workflow automation.
Read MoreMosaic’s Array, Element 3D Printers for Digital, On-Demand Polymer Manufacturing
The Array system is able to print thousands of polymer parts on-site without operator intervention, which means lower lead times for manufacturers and customers, as well as more flexibility and resiliency in supply chains.
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DOE Awards Nearly $3 Million to Develop Additive Manufacturing of Modular Wind Blades
The industry partners received the award to develop automation in additive manufacturing of tooling for large-scale wind blades that can accommodate continuous changes in blade geometry and scale.
Read MoreRivelin’s NetShape Robotics Automate Support Removal in AM Postprocessing
Formnext 2023: Rivelin’s NetShape Robots can automate a variety of postprocessing solutions to improve productivity and reliable turnaround times for every part manufactured.
Read MoreSolukon Upgrades SFM-AT350 Depowdering System for Medium-Sized Parts
Formnext 2023: System upgrades include the addition of the SPR-Pathfinder depowdering software, a new form of excitation for depowdering delicate structures and new tracking options with the enhanced Digital Factory Tool.
Read MoreDMG MORI: Build Plate “Pucks” Cut Postprocessing Time by 80%
For spinal implants and other small 3D printed parts made through laser powder bed fusion, separate clampable units resting within the build plate provide for easy transfer to a CNC lathe.
Read MoreDimensionics Density Offers Automated Density Determination for AM-Produced Parts
Formnext 2023: Dimensionics Density’s automatic density determination technology provides automated, accurate and repeatable density determinations for additive manufacturing production.
Read MoreSolukon’s Metal Powder Collection Unit Offers Simple, Safe Material Handling
With the SFM-PCU integrated into the additive manufacturing system, users no longer have direct contact with the powder material during depowdering — the powder remains in a closed system at all times.
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