EIT Digital's strives past "fix it when it's broken" approach, with predictive service for printers
In the current business environment, manufacturers rely on the so-called corrective ("fix it when it's broken" approach) or preventive (replace parts before their exceed their expected lifespan) maintenance to ensure performance and durability of commercial printing equipment.
But these two approaches are increasingly inadequate for today's fast-paced economy, in which businesses calibrate production based on actual market demand and then need to satisfy it almost in real time.
Predictive maintenance for printers, a new activity being supported by EIT Digital as part of its OEDIPUS High Impact Initiative, is taking an alternative path, focused on predicting, rather than correcting or preventing potential issues.
Oc, together with Siemens and technology providers CEA are developing a solution which, analyzing sensor data produced by commercial printers, will allow to determine when a part, or multiple parts, are starting to fail, so corrective actions can be taken.
How GE Appliances Built an Innovation Lab to Rapidly Prototype Products
Harvard Business Review: Midway through 2014, GE Appliances launched FirstBuild - a GE-equipped innovation lab and micro-factory - to augment the strengths of a long-established company with those of an entrepreneurial startup. Separation is the key.
Star Rapid Launches 3D Metal Printing Training Initiative to Improve Design-for-Manufacturing Knowledge for Product Designers and Engineers
Free online video tutorials and in-person training at Star Rapids facilities allow designers to learn best practices and hone 3D metal printing design skills
POSTPROCESS BOLSTERS EXPERTISE WITH SENIOR TEAM ADDITIONS
Company Expands Capabilities in Operations, Engineering, Marketing and Sales to Accelerate Growth
The US Navy 3D printed a concept submersible in four weeks
Andrew Liptak for The Verge: The team began work in August 2016, and used a massive industrial 3D Pinter called Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) to manufacture six carbon fiber sections, which were then assembled into the 30 foot long vehicle.
New 3D Printing Technique Significantly Strengthens Materials
Kenny Walter for R&D Magazine: Researchers from Texas A&M University have strengthened 3D printed parts by applying traditional welding concepts to bond the submillimeter layers in a 3D printed part together.
Forecast 3D First to Offer Full-Run 3D Production Using HP's Groundbreaking Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing Technology
New 3D manufacturing center powered by 12 HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200 printers makes large-scale production using award-winning Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing available for the first time.
Stanley Black & Decker Opens Stanley Security Futures Innovation Factory In Boston
Stanley Security Futures Innovation Factory is focused on uncovering disruptive business models and exploring technologies to transform and secure our world. The team will specifically concentrate on automation, additive manufacturing and artificial intelligence in the Security space, as well as the rapid commercialization of breakthrough technologies.
Solidscape's S500 3D Printer Package Transforms Rapid Prototyping and Tooling for Precision Investment Casting
The S500s new Solidjet" Technology builds a support structure of solid wax, allowing for organic shapes with undercuts, overhangs, thin walls and interlocking parts, and producing high-integrity castings with superior interior and exterior surface finish.
AFRL researchers explore automation, additive technologies for cost efficient solar power
Phys.org: Solar cells can generate electricity in an environmentally friendly way, but current, complex fabrication costs make the technology expensive.
New Airwolf 3D Premium Pass delivers complimentary shipping and members-only pricing on 3D printer filament
Airwolf 3D expands its reach to potential customers by launching Airwolf 3D Premium Pass, the premiere membership program that offers exclusive pricing on top-quality 3D printer filament and free shipping on everything from nozzles to 3D printers.
Dremel Unveils DigiLab Product Suite with New 3D45 Printer
3D printer for advanced users announced to enhance the brands ecosystem of digital products and services.
NDSU Students Develop 3D Printing Self-Replicating Robot
A team of students at the North Dakota State University have completed a key step in the development of a robot that is able to make a replica of itself.
Laser Institute of America Presents Additive Manufacturing: Trends in North America Session at World of Photonics Congress 2017
As part of the World of Photonics Congresss Additive Manufacturing subconference at LiM 2017, North American laser manufacturing leaders shared a comprehensive look at the latest developments and innovations
Techniplas Opens Additive Manufacturing Center in California
- Digitizing entire design-to-manufacturing cycle using high-speed 3D printing
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