Three reports from IDTechEx Research help to navigate the rapidly moving domain of additive manufacturing, covering the key areas of technological innovation. 1. The IDTechEx Research report 3D Printing 2019-2029: Technology and Market Analysis is a comprehensive overview of established and new 3D printing technologies. The pressure from customers on printer manufacturers to develop printers […]
How does a desktop 3D printer print with metal?
Working with metal in 3D printing often requires considerable safety systems because of the combustibility of most metals. Vendors of larger additive manufacturing systems can build in safety features in their machines to minimize the hazards. But desktop 3D printing vendors had to get creative to bring metal 3D printing to a smaller footprint. They […]
Nano Dimension claims it can shorten development times for IoT devices by up to 90%
Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading 3D additive manufacturing provider for electronics, announced that it has created a fully functional, 3D printed communication device at a faster speed than has been achieved with traditionally made devices. This additively manufactured IoT enables companies and research institutions to create and test their ‘smart’ products and other prototypes quickly […]
Factors that affect dimensional accuracy and surface finish in AM
euspen (the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology), is in the process of finalising the organization of a Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting on advanced precision in additive manufacturing (AM) 16-18 September 2019. The SIG will be held in the Ecole Centrale de Nantes, Nantes, France, and represents the 6th time that euspen has […]
Cincinnati Inc.’s additive manufacturing machines
CI’s range of 3D printing technology includes the BAAM (Big Area Additive Manufacturing) and MAAM (Medium Area Additive Manufacturing) machines, as well as the family of SAAM (Small Area Additive Manufacturing) models. The company offers an array of 3D printing capabilities through this variety of additive manufacturing machines. CI will bring a SAAM model to […]
Controller and multi-touch HMI in one device
The modern multi-touch HMI is available with clear or anti-reflective glass, and is suited for premium machine designs. The touch screen reacts precisely and reliably even when operated with thick leather gloves. Gestures such as zoom or swipe provide an intuitive user experience. The Power Panel C50 is available in widescreen format in four different…
Simulation On-The-Go with COMSOL Client for Android
COMSOL announces that COMSOL Client for Android is available. Researchers, engineers, and students can perform simulation tasks from their Android devices, such as phones, tablets, and Chromebooks simply by connecting to the COMSOL Server software which runs the computations remotely. COMSOL Client for Android expands on the capabilities of the Application Builder and COMSOL Server […]
How engineers can help reduce unnecessary plastic pollution
3D printing/additive manufacturing is only one source of plastic pollution in our ecosystem. The engineers at GoEngineer offer some suggestions on dealing with unwanted plastic from 3D printing as well as from other sources. Jacob Bakovsky| Application Engineer, GoEngineer A visualized trash problem I like to question everything, especially when it comes to the environment. […]
Additive manufacturing speeds the development and assembly of ball grid arrays and other SMT components
Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading additive electronics provider for electronics, announced that the company’s DragonFly Pro systems successfully shortened and simplified the assembly process for ball grid arrays (BGAs) and other surface mount technology (SMT) components used for integrated circuits. The 3D printers reduced the time from days to one hour. This could not be […]
Additive manufacturing delivers the scaffolding for growth
One of the key applications of additive manufacturing is in the development of spinal implants. The team at Nexxt Spine are pioneers in the design and development of spinal fusion implants that incorporate interconnected micro-lattice architectures with the goal of promoting osteoconduction, osteointegration, and boney fusion. They found that additive technology not only adds value […]
What is NanoParticle Jetting?
NanoParticle Jetting is an additive technology developed by XJet. It’s a type of inkjeting where nanoparticles of irregularly shaped (stochastic) metal in a liquid suspension are desposited onto a build surface. In the XJet systems, thousands of nozzles jet millions of ultrafine drops of these liquid suspensions of both the build and the support material. […]
Henkel offers program to recycle additive manufacturing materials
Henkel Corp., a leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, expands its recycling program to additive manufacturing customers across its Loctite brands. Henkel’s partnership with TerraCycle, is an innovative waste management company, reflects the commitment to sustainability. Henkel and TerraCycle offer a recycling solution for anaerobic adhesive packaging and have since added light cure […]
How Industry 4.0 benefits medical device and equipment manufacturers
Tips on how you can reduce costs and time in all project phases – from machine design to building and testing of equipment, from shipping to installation and throughout the life of the production equipment. Rich Hansen, Senior Automation Engineer at Bosch Rexroth Corporation Manufacturers in the medical industry face unique challenges in terms of…
Fast track smart factory construction with TSN Technology
A major goal behind all of the IoT and IIoT efforts is to create smart factories that will autonomously optimize manufacturing processes. One of the keys to achieving this goal will be time sensitive networking. CC-Link Partner Association The time sensitive networking (TSN) protocol is an addition to the IEEE Ethernet related standards and is…
IoT Crossroads: design, manufacturing, and supply chains will converge
Here are some key ways manufacturers can control and improve new product development and introduction processes in the age of IoT. Scott Reedy, Senior Director of Marketing, Arena Solutions. The numbers tell the story: global technology spending on the IoT is expected to reach $1.2 trillion in 2022, and IoT devices and services will reach…
Time Sensitive Networking for industrial systems: Why an ecosystem approach is needed
With TSN’s intelligence in the network, a system can become more automated and less dependent on human intervention and subsequent error. Anil Kumar, Intel; Denzil Roberts, Ph.D., Intel; Steve Zuponcic, Rockwell Automation– Avnu Alliance Industrial Segment Members The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) represents massive opportunity for the factory automation and industrial markets. IIoT growth…
Updates in CAD focus on better simulation
While the latest upgrades to major CAD systems don’t make major changes to the way those programs operate, they do include significant updates. Here’s a look at some of the biggest enhancements and key features of these programs. Jean Thilmany, Senior Editor CAD packages continue to see regular updates, whether a major release, or the […]
How to save $120,000 in annual fixture costs
Founded in 1943, IRA Green Inc. (IGI), headquartered in Providence, RI, USA, is a full-service manufacturer and distributor of nearly 40,000 unique uniform items and, that are earned and proudly displayed by military personnel worldwide. IGI’s tool shop is focused on manufacturing coining and blanking dies. They also produce small fixtures for welding and polishing […]
ANSYS Cloud: Direct cloud HPC access through ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Fluent
Bruce Jenkins | Ora Research “Engineering simulation has long been constrained by fixed computing resources available on a desktop or cluster,” observes industry leader ANSYS. “Today, however, cloud computing can deliver the on-demand, high-performance computing (HPC) capacity required for faster high-fidelity results offering greater performance insight. To leverage the combined benefits of cloud computing and […]
Why use 3D printing composite materials?
In 3D printing, composite materials typically consist of two or more materials. Compared to other manufacturing technologies, it’s fairly easy to create composite materials for 3D printing and achieve a range of properties that benefit the design. For example, these materials can deliver better or different properties than single materials, properties such as strength, heat […]
DRO with touch screen for machining
The POSITIP 8016 digital readout (DRO) with touch screen is for manual machine tool applications. With its sturdy machined aluminum housing, this DRO adds reliability and ease-of-use to milling, drilling, boring and turning jobs. The PT 8016 DRO has a multitude of functions including a Taper calculator, Bolt-Hole Pattern routine and Tool Radius Compensator. This…
EOS celebrates 30 years in industrial 3D printing
With an installed base of nearly 3,500 industrial 3D printing systems, the German family-owned enterprise EOS is a leading supplier of systems for additive manufacturing (AM) solutions. When founding the company on April 24, 1989, Dr. Hans J. Langer had a clear vision: producing three-dimensional objects directly from CAD data using laser technology, for what […]
Funding is flowing in to additive manufacturing
Doubt as to whether additive technology can truly be a manufacturing technology has hung over this industry for the past few years. As of this date, additive technology is not quite as fast at producing hundreds of parts as a punch press. And there are issues with it being used to replace high-production injection molding. […]
Maple 2019’s data analysis capabilities identify biomarkers of several cancers
The ability to leverage complex data as a strategic asset is becoming increasingly critical, but the current labor market has a shortage of resources in big data analytics. Companies are faced with several challenges related to the inadequate resources necessary to process data. A long-time Maple user and quantum mechanics researcher, Marvin Weinstein, refers to […]
Democratizing Simulation: delivering measurable results
By Robert Farrell Through the process of “democratization” organizations can safely put the power of engineering simulation into the hands of those who are not experts in using CAE software, including product designers, new engineers and even those in technical sales and customer support. This resulting Democratizing of Simulation accelerates design validation, which in turn […]