Robots

Construction 24 Sep 2018

Large-Scale 3D Printing Supports Innovation in Construction

Branch Technology’s robot-based Cellular Fabrication (C-Fab) 3D printing technology builds open matrices in high-performance polymers. These structures could be the framework for better, more sustainable building practices.

Tooling 6 Jul 2018

One-Piece Robot Gripper Actuated by Shop Air

The pneumatic gripper 3D-printed as a complete working unit has demonstrated its effectiveness for continuous operation over time. It is one illustration of the role additive is liable to play in making robotic automation easier.

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Automation 4 May 2018

Webinar Explores Cobots for Additive Manufacturing

A free May 9 webinar hosted by Universal Robots addresses the use of collaborative robots (cobots) alongside 3D printing.

Robots 6 Nov 2017

3D Robotic Deposition Advances Conformal Cooling

A new conformal cooling technique has emerged, rooted in a multilayer robotic deposition technology that is capable of manufacturing near-net shape objects.

Sand 1 Nov 2017

Foundry Says Robotic Sand Printing a “Game Changer” for Metal Casting

The Hazleton Casting Company augments its traditional foundry operations with additive manufacturing. A new sand 3D printing system is expanding options for the foundry’s customers in areas including legacy tooling, product development and design complexity.

LFAM 16 Nov 2016

Eight-Axis Robotic System Prints Composite Parts

This concept machine leverages robotics to 3D print in eight axes.

FFF 29 Aug 2016

7 Important Implications of the New Stratasys Production Demonstrators

One working machine concept expands the build size and speed for FDM. Another performs robotic 3D printing in composite material. Here is what these two concepts suggest about the advance of additive manufacturing into industrial production.

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