Who Controls Feedstock Used in 3D Printers? March 2, 2018 Should the US Copyright Office oversee whether 3D printer operators can use feedstock not approved by their machine’s maker to turn out medical devices or airplane parts, or is that the role of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), respectively?
Optical Comparators Adapt and Grow March 1, 2018 Beware predictions of the demise of any technology. If the early 1920s saw the dawn of the optical comparator, there has been much speculation about its sunset. That was especially true when vision systems started hitting their stride a few years ago. Many could see optical comparators were superfluous with the use of vision systems. Many thought the sunset of optical comparators was imminent. Many were wrong. Why?
How Machine Learning Aids Material Selection April 8, 2024 When it comes to materials, artificial intelligence can automate the screening process, simulate the performance of different materials and identify the best option.
AMUG Names 2024 Technical Competition Winners April 4, 2024 Point Designs LLC, BuildParts by Cideas Inc. and Eaton take top spots in the annual competition.
Canatu and Denso Launch New Carbon Nanotube Reactor April 4, 2024 The reactor was designed to scale up production of CNT film, particularly for the automotive industry’s ADAS market.
Additive Manufacturing Markets Rose 13.5% in 2023 April 3, 2024 Additive manufacturing (AM) markets are estimated to have grown 13.5% to $14.7 billion in 2023.
Stratasys Establishes Customer Advisory Board March 28, 2024 The customer advisory board includes representatives from Boeing and Toyota, as well as the University of Texas El Paso and the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Unfinished Business March 29, 2024 Jason Jones is automating additive manufacturing workflows to deliver finished products
Interdisciplinary Impact March 29, 2024 Jason Jones and Maarten Logtenberg are people you should know in 3D printing