Replacing Physical Prototypes with a Digital Twin November 22, 2022 With physical twins, will there be a time when can we stop building prototypes altogether?
3D Printing Company Adds Materials, Italian Firms December 27, 2022 Desktop Metal Inc., the company founded in 2015 with no plan to produce a production-level printer, is now promoting 3D printing for high-volume serial production under its AM (additive manufacturing) 2.0 initiative.
Navigating the Costs of Automated Technology October 5, 2022 The benefits of automated solutions on the factory floor have been well known and understood for years. Yet there’s still one hurdle holding back some manufacturers in making progress on their digital transformation efforts: not fully understanding the associated upfront and ongoing costs.
Hybrid Engraving Operations Hinge on Laser Texturing October 6, 2022 Shops need both chemical and five-axis laser texturing capabilities to generate patterns that were once considered unattainable.
IMTS: A Barometer of the State of Additive Manufacturing October 4, 2022 IMTS has provided insights over the years into the status of additive manufacturing (AM) within the traditional manufacturing realm.
Controls and CAD/CAM: Connections Growing Stronger August 18, 2022 Data democratization promises to boost manufacturing quality and deliver real-world ROI.
Uncle Sam Picks 3D Printing to Boost U.S. Manufacturing August 15, 2022 Uncle Sam has had it with sending American innovation overseas, and he’s erecting a blockade of 3D printers.
Additive Manufacturing is Propelling the Next Generation of Space Exploration November 28, 2022 The next frontier includes 3D-printed materials and antennas.
How SMMs Can Embrace Volatility Using Digital Manufacturing December 8, 2022 To be competitive in today’s dynamic manufacturing environment, small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) need to implement mechanisms to facilitate the effective processing of multiple streams of highly volatile and time-sensitive customer requirements.