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COMSOL, the maker of the COMSOL Multiphysics simulation software, has opened registration for COMSOL Day: Version 6.0, a series of online events held around the world for the computer-aided engineering (CAE) market. Starting on January 27, there will be four events to introduce COMSOL Multiphysics version 6.0 to a global, multiphysics simulation community of innovators […]

c3controls, a leading manufacturer of industrial control products, is launching an upgraded line of IEC Pilot Devices, with the new Series GT directly replacing the 22mm IEC Pilot Devices – Series B products. The c3controls IEC pilot device line features pilot lights, push buttons, selector switches, and E-Stops, with a wide range of variations and…

Throughout 2021, the world continued its accelerated shift to digital, on-demand manufacturing as part of an industry-wide transformation and in response to near-term pressures like the pandemic and supply chain disruption. In its Year in Review, Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem (DME) Fictiv highlighted its primary role in this growth and the impact on its own business […]

With the new TF6105 function, Beckhoff now offers direct integration of OPC UA Pub/Sub communication into the TwinCAT 3 runtime. This new capability establishes straightforward and secure machine-to-machine (M2M) and device-to-cloud (D2C) scenarios based on the OPC UA Pub/Sub specification. With a new extension of the OPC UA specification, which Beckhoff played a prominent role…

TwinCAT/BSD Hypervisor, a powerful new feature of the TwinCAT/BSD operating system from Beckhoff, enables simultaneous execution of virtual machines and TwinCAT real-time applications on an Industrial PC (IPC). Optimized hypervisor integration in TwinCAT/BSD, plus matching configurations of Beckhoff hardware and software provide maximum performance for virtual machines – often called VMs – while maintaining TwinCAT…

CORE Industrial Partners LLC (“CORE”), a Chicago-based private equity firm, announced the formation of a new platform with its acquisition of RE3DTECH (the “Company”), a leading provider of additive manufacturing services with a focus on high-volume production parts. RE3DTECH offers a comprehensive suite of in-house manufacturing services, including 3D printing, finishing, quality and assembly. The […]

Markforged, creator of the integrated metal and carbon fiber additive manufacturing platform, The Digital Forge, today announced that Andrew Hally has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective Jan. 4, 2022. As a member of the Company’s executive leadership team, Hally will be based in Markforged’s global headquarters in Watertown and report directly to Shai…

Fast Radius, Inc., announced the opening of its newest manufacturing technology campus on Goose Island in Chicago, including a microfactory and software technology center. In 2018, the World Economic Forum (WEF) recognized Fast Radius’ first Chicago microfactory as one of the nine best factories in the world, implementing technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution at […]

Nano Dimension Ltd. announced a collaboration with XTPL S.A. to develop new nano-particle based conductive ink. Nano Dimension and XTPL will focus on the development of new nano-particle conductive ink for AME applications, enabling high conductivity and high-performance material suitable for 3D electronic printing technology for ultra-precise delivery of nanomaterials. Filip Granek, Chief Executive Officer […]

Nano Dimension Ltd. announced the acquisition of Global Inkjet Systems Ltd. (GIS). GIS, based in Cambridge, UK, is a leading developer and supplier of high-performance control electronics, software, and ink delivery systems. Founded in 2006, the company is known for inventing and delivering state-of-the-art 2D and 3D printing inkjet hardware and operating software. GIS has […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced its keynote speakers for the 2022 AMUG Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois, from April 3 – 7, 2022. Kevin Czinger, founder, lead inventor, and CEO of Divergent 3D and Czinger Vehicles, and Ellen Lee, technical leader additive manufacturing research at Ford Motor Company, will take […]

CORE Industrial Partners (“CORE”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial service companies, today announced the completion of the initial listing on the New York Stock Exchange for Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corp. (“Fathom”), an industry leader in on-demand digital manufacturing and 3D printing services, through […]

Dassault Systèmes and Renault Group announced they are reinforcing their 20-year collaboration with a new partnership contributing to Renault Group’s strategic plan “Renaulution” focused on value creation. In a first-of-a-kind deployment for an industrial company of this scale, Renault Group is adopting Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud globally, to develop programs for new […]

Desktop Metal and the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) announced a partnership to accelerate the industrialization and adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) in South Korea starting with the installations of the Desktop Metal Shop System and Production System P-1 platforms. KITECH is a leading research institute that facilitates the development of manufacturing technologies for […]

Having invested in the Nano Dimension Fabrica 2.0 micro AM technology, micro molding specialist Accumold announced it has launched a website dedicated to the technology. Accumold sees the new micro AM technology as an important addition to its portfolio of complementary technologies all used to provide optimized micro plastic parts and components as economically as […]

COMSOL, the leading provider of software solutions for multiphysics modeling has released version 6.0 of the COMSOL Multiphysics software. The release introduces the Model Manager, a new workspace in COMSOL Multiphysics that enables efficient simulation data management and collaboration. Also introduced with version 6.0 is the Uncertainty Quantification Module. This is a new add-on product […]

Formlabs is listed in a major group purchasing organization (GPO) catalog, demonstrating the increasing demand for 3D printed surgical tools and medical supplies in hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs). Formlabs received a contract from Vizient, the largest member-driven healthcare GPO in the nation, to offer its 3D printers, materials, and solutions for converting CT/MR […]

As an economical solution for standard applications, WAGO’s new ECO 2 power supplies maximize space in your control cabinet while providing a high-efficiency rating up to 90%. These power supplies, measuring 25mm and 38mm respectively, come with our Push-In CAGE CLAMP® technology for reliable connections and equipped with orange integrated levers, allowing for a tool-free…

Desktop Metal announced the company has received a $7.9 million order for binder jet additive manufacturing systems from a major German car maker for the mass production of metal automotive powertrain components at scale. “We are proud to be working with a number of major, global automotive OEMs to expand their adoption of additive manufacturing […]

AutomationDirect has added SureFrame cut-to-length T-slotted extruded aluminum rails. Slotted aluminum rail structures are lightweight, economical, and easy to construct. This structure system is very versatile and has many uses, from stands that hold barcode scanners and label applicators to OEM machines made entirely of T-slotted aluminum rail. The new T-slotted rails are available in…

Essentium, Inc., announced a planned business combination with Atlantic Coastal Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: ACAH) (“Atlantic Coastal”).  Atlantic Coastal is developing a new metal additive manufacturing platform that will be integrated with the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSE) technology. The system will help manufacturers change how they produce high-quality metal parts with new metal materials to […]

Authentise, a leader in data-driven workflow tools for additive manufacturing, and Solukon, a developer of automated depowdering systems for metal and polymer additive manufacturing, agreed to integrate the Solukon Digital Factory Tool into the advanced Manufacturing Execution System (aMES). The removal of powder from 3D printed components, is a central step in postprocessing in additive […]

Three years after its launch, the OPC Foundation’s Field Level Communications (FLC) initiative has completed the second release candidate of the OPC UA FX (Field eXchange) specifications and has started the review and release process for them. In addition, a multi-vendor demo with controllers and network infrastructure components of 20 companies – among them the…

The OPC Foundation announced the launch of the globally available UA Cloud Library co-developed with the Clean Energy and Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII). With its multi-cloud architecture, the UA Cloud Library saw contributions from all major cloud vendors leveraging open interfaces and is available for sharing, finding, and collaborating on OPC UA Information Models.…

RealWear, a leading provider of assisted reality solutions for frontline industrial workers, today unveiled RealWear Navigator 500, the next generation of the company’s industrial-strength wearables. Building on the global success of its flagship RealWear HMT-1 head-mounted display, RealWear Navigator 500 represents a new family of assisted reality products for RealWear, with a new modular platform,…