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Spider robots on the move for additive manufacturing

07/11/17, 05:49 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Materials & Processes | Collaborative Robots, Technology Discussions
Stuart Nathan for The Engineer: Like several concepts in mobile additive manufacture, the Spider bots grew out of a concept to build bases for exploration on the Moon and other planets.

Achieving Lights-Out Manufacturing with Industrial Robots

07/10/17, 05:38 AM | Automation & Networking, Materials & Processes | Collaborative Robots, industrial automation, Smart Factory
Kagan Pittman for Engineering.com: The robot combo has been tasked with automating a black oxide process, which involves dipping parts in various chemical baths in a precise sequence.

This NYC Startup Just Raised $5M to Make Manufacturing in America Viable Again

07/07/17, 05:53 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Materials & Processes | Rapid Prototyping, Technology Discussions
By AlleyWatch: Voodoo Manufacturing is a software-enabled 3D printing factory that works with major brands to produce high-quality products, prototypes and parts at scale.

3D Printing Objects on a Belt Just Became a lot Easier

07/06/17, 08:59 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Materials & Processes | 3D Printing, Technology Discussions
JP Buntinx for The Merkle: The Printrbelt prints objects on the belt and then moves down the Z axis to get the object onto the surface below

GE Additive and Oerlikon Sign MoU for Additive Manufacturing Collaboration

07/05/17, 06:46 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Materials & Processes
"GE Additive and Oerlikon both understand the transformative power of additive manufacturing"

New Technology Uses CNC to Drop Metal 3D Printing Costs

06/29/17, 05:29 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Materials & Processes | CNC, Metal, Technology Discussions
Michael Molitch-Hou for Engineering.com: 3DEO, based in Los Angeles, Calif., may have found a method for dropping metal AM costs even further.

The Next Phase in Industrial Dust Explosion Protection

06/27/17, 08:44 AM | Materials & Processes | Safety and Standards
Among its directives, NFPA 652 outlines deadlines for sampling and analysis to identify potential risk areas for dust explosions in industrial facilities. Spotlight now turns to mitigation equipment.

Volkswagen Taps Ultimaker for Customized Tool Production

06/27/17, 05:28 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Materials & Processes | 3D Printing, Metal
By 3D Printing Gauges, Jigs and Fixtures On-Demand and On-Site, Manufacturing Facility Saves an Average of Eight Weeks in Production

Pragmatism Pervades Smart Factory Floor

06/26/17, 05:24 AM | Automation & Networking, Materials & Processes | IIOT, Industry 4.0, Smart Factory
Gary Hilson for EBN Online: The smart factory is becoming a reality, but the transition to Industry 4.0 is a pragmatic one.

GE Additive creating world's largest laser-powder additive machine

06/23/17, 05:33 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Materials & Processes | Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Metal
"The machine will 3D print aviation parts that are one meter in diameter, suitable for making jet engine structural components and parts for single-aisle aircraft"

Augury Secures $17 Million Series B Funding Round to Power the Future of IIoT

06/22/17, 05:25 AM | Automation & Networking, Materials & Processes | Financing, IIOT, Investment
Eclipse Ventures and Munich Re / HSB Ventures Co-Lead Round for NYC IIoT Startup

The Triumphant Rise Of 3D Printing: Good News For Commercial Property?

06/21/17, 05:28 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Materials & Processes | Construction
James Dearsley for Seeking Alpha: 3D printing has the promise to provide all of the required solutions for our future cities, but what is the tech currently capable of?

Solving Engineering Challenges with Teflon

06/20/17, 08:08 AM | Materials & Processes | teflon
Teflon and other functional coatings from an experienced applicator can solve design problems including excessive wear, sticking, noise and corrosion.

CONSTRUCTION OF 3D-PRINTED BIKE BRIDGE BEGINS IN EINDHOVEN

06/20/17, 05:33 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Materials & Processes | Construction
Janene Pieters for NL Times: The bridge is the first of its kind in the world and is printed with pre-stressed and reinforced concrete, according to NOS.

How This $28 Million Startup Hopes to Save the World With 3D Printing

06/19/17, 05:21 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Materials & Processes | 3D Printing
Stephen J Bronner for Entrepreneur: Divergent 3D, founded by a one-time investor and two-time entrepreneur, holds patents on technologies that allow carmakers to print vehicles.

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