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WAGO is expanding our IP67 rated I/O System Field, offering even more flexibility to meet the requirements of decentralized production facilities. There are two options to help provide maximum performance and high-level connectivity: • Fully encapsulated metal housings for harsh environments • Non-encapsulated plastic housings with low mass for mobile applications such as robots The…

Automation24, an online shop for industrial automation technology, announces Schmersal, Inc. machine safety devices are now available to U.S. customers. A global leader in machine safety, Schmersal produces innovative mechanical and electrosensitive switching devices that comply with current safety standards. High-speed operation and aggressive production goals in demanding packaging, metal forming, cutting and milling processes…

Materialise and Proponent announced a partnership that will raise the profile of 3D printing in aerospace aftermarket supply chains. Proponent, headquartered in Brea, California, is a leading independent distributor of aircraft parts.  With the partnership, Materialise and Proponent seek to partner with Aerospace OEMs and Suppliers to offer Airlines and MROs a one-stop-shop solution for […]

America Makes announces a new Directed Project Call worth $1M in total funding from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Manufacturing and Industrial Base Technology Division to advance domestic ability to use additive manufacturing for the creation of components for aerospace and defense high Mach applications. The Maturation of Additive Geometric […]

Shapeways debuts Otto Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), which is made for traditional manufacturers seeking a simpler, faster and more flexible path to 3D printing for industrial-grade production. With Otto, manufacturers can benefit from free access to fully digitized end-to-end 3D printing workflows that reduce unnecessary risk and costs. Said Greg Kress, CEO of Shapeways, “Enabling seamless access […]

A microdisplay breakthrough from University of Cambridge spin-out Porotech is set to accelerate the long-awaited commercialization of augmented reality (AR) glasses. The micro-LED pioneer has created the world’s first microdisplay based on native red indium gallium nitride (InGaN) – with an active area of 0.55 inches diagonally and a resolution of 960×540. Until now, it…

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the release of ODYSSEE A-Eye, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that enhances Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) for a multitude of industry solutions without the need for complex CAE preparation and simulation expertise. ODYSSEE A-Eye applies advanced pattern recognition to images, pictures, video and simple datasets so that they can be analyzed […]

Avnu Alliance, an industry consortium driving open, standards-based deterministic networking, announces globally-scaled testing capabilities and a comprehensive update of its certification testing procedures at newly authorized, commercial test houses around the world. This advanced global certification program will streamline certification testing of devices with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) capabilities, including devices implementing the Milan network…

ARRIS, a California-based advanced manufacturer enabling the use of high-performance composites in mass-market products and industrial applications, announced a research project with Airbus which focuses on the production of cabin brackets. This aims to demonstrate significant reductions in aviation emissions by leveraging innovative manufacturing methods and materials. By replacing a metal bracket (220g) with a […]

Micro molding company Accumold announced it has taken delivery of a Fabrica 2.0 micro additive manufacturing (AM) machine from Fabrica Group. The technology was previously known as the Tera 250 and was created by Nanofabrica, which has now been acquired by Nano Dimension. Roger Hargens, CEO & President of Accumold says, “For many years, we […]

AutomationDirect has added more enclosures from Saginaw Control & Engineering, a leading manufacturer of standard stock and custom designed electrical enclosures. Saginaw has been serving the electrical industry since 1963, specializing in manufacturing top-quality electrical enclosures built to accurate dimensions. Newly added enclosures include new sizes for hinged cover series, new yellow-powder-coated pushbutton enclosures for…

Advantech, a leading supplier of industrial communication solutions, is proud to release the EKI-2701MPI-5G PoE injector. This compact, industrial-grade solution delivers Wi-Fi 6 network infrastructure, power over Ethernet (PoE) and advanced connectivity to out-of-date, extant infrastructure. It supports multiple data rates (10M/100M/1G/2.5G/5G) and IEEE802.3bt 90W PoE output, and is an excellent choice for obsolete infrastructure…

Evonik is continuing its material campaign in 3D printing. With INFINAM RG 3101 L and INFINAM FL 6300 L, the specialty chemicals company has developed two new photopolymers for industrial 3D printing. They expand the product line of synthetic resins launched just this year that are suitable for use in common photopolymer 3D printing processes […]

As Desktop Metal continues to advance Additive Manufacturing 2.0 (AM 2.0) to reshape the future of manufacturing with mass production and turnkey AM solutions, the company is seeing growing European demand for metal binder jetting, including the Shop System, the world’s first metal binder jetting system designed for machine shops. Since volume shipments of the […]

BCN3D announced a complete reinvigoration of its current BCN3D Cloud platform. The new web-based cloud will allow companies to scale up their additive manufacturing operations and make entire printing workflows more efficient, controlled, and easier than ever before. BCN3D set a goal of creating software to level up to their hardware solutions. The result is […]

Stratasys Ltd. announced it has acquired all remaining shares of Xaar 3D Ltd. from Xaar plc (LON: XAR), accelerating the company’s growth in production-scale 3D printing. Stratasys previously owned a 45% stake in Xaar 3D. In April 2021, Stratasys introduced the Stratasys H350™ 3D printer, the first system powered by Xaar 3D’s powder-based SAF™ technology. […]

Advantech, a leading supplier of industrial communication solutions, is proud to announce a management firmware revision for the EKI-7000 Ethernet switch. This downloadable enhancement will deliver higher security levels to the OT industry, enable reliable network service in harsh environments, and provide interactive user interfaces for instantaneous site condition control and monitoring. These revisions further…

Softing Inc., an industry leader in IT networks and cable testing products, releases its NetXpert XG2 Ethernet tester. This new series offers many of the same benefits and capabilities as the flagship NetXpert XG with the addition of several new hardware features, including 5 gigahertz (GHz) wireless local-area network (WLAN) support. Like the NetXpert XG,…

Fictiv announced the addition of three senior manufacturing and technology leaders with decades of combined experience to its management team. Joanne Moretti has been named Chief Revenue Officer for the company, responsible for global revenue operations. Bryan Painter and Mark Skoog join Moretti as VP of Global Enterprise Solution Sales and VP of Marketing respectively. […]

Two decades after it was first penned, the Aston Martin Vanquish’s revered designer, Ian Callum CBE, has retold the model for today’s GT driver, combining performance with usability. Using advances in materials and technologies, including additive manufacturing, over 350 design and engineering updates have been made to create this contemporary edition, the Aston Martin CALLUM […]

Xometry, Inc., a leading AI-enabled marketplace for on-demand manufacturing, today announced the creation of the Xometry Scholars Program in partnership with Howard University. Xometry will pledge more than $900,000 to provide eight scholarships over the next four school years to students enrolled in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Howard University College of Engineering […]

Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in machinery and advanced industrial automation solutions, has created a hygienic guard locking switch for controlling access to hazardous and hygiene-sensitive machines and areas. Many facilities install guard locking devices to promote safety. But operators use workarounds to bypass these safeguards to save time or regain access to equipment…

Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in machinery and advanced industrial automation solutions, is offering a new guard lock with ergonomic door handle that installs quickly in production environments. Robot cells and large machine tools are dangerous, which is why safeguarding these spaces is so essential. Many facilities use fencing and enclosures to mitigate risk,…

Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in machinery and advanced industrial automation solutions, is offering a high-coded non-contact door switch that installs quickly in new or existing production environments. Robot cells and large machine tools are dangerous, which is why safeguarding these spaces is essential. Many facilities install equipment interlocks to increase safety, but operator…

Velo3D, Inc., (NYSE: VLD), a leading additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical metal parts, announced shares of its common stock have begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “VLD” following its merger with JAWS Spitfire Acquisition Corporation (“JAWS Spitfire”). The combined company will now operate as Velo3D and will be […]