Automation

Robots

Custom Molder Applies Polymer, Metal 3D Printing for Productivity Gains

Custom injection molder Westec Plastics Corp. uses 3D printed end-of-arm tooling for automation as well as inserts printed in metal.

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Automation

Rösler Smart Solutions Service Digitizes, Enhances Mass Finishing and Shot Blasting Processes

RSS integrates digital technologies into existing manufacturing processes, making them more transparent, efficient and responsive, offering manufacturers tangible economic and operational benefits.

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Automation

Forerunner 3D Supports Automation with 3D Printed EOAT

The custom 3D printing company uses 3D printing in combination with other technologies to deliver end of arm tooling for part handling.

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Automation

How 3D Printing Aids Automation, and How Additive Will Reach Farther With Robots: AM Radio #55

Robots & Autonomy editor Julia Hider joins the AM Radio podcast for an episode all about the ways that 3D printing and robotics are advancing and assisting each other. 

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SLS

3D Printed Polymer EOAT Increases Safety of Cobots

Contract manufacturer Anubis 3D applies polymer 3D printing processes to manufacture cobot tooling that is lightweight, smooth and safer for human interaction.

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Oil & Gas

Baker Hughes Successfully Implements Oqton Manufacturing OS System to Optimize Additive-Driven Manufacturing Workflow

3D Systems say this successful implementation demonstrates its Oqton Manufacturing OS’ ability to accelerate the design and production of additively manufactured parts across the entire manufacturing workflow to increase efficiency and facilitate regulatory compliance.

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Production

How Avid Product Development Creates Efficiencies in High-Mix, Low-Volume Additive Manufacturing

Contract manufacturer Avid Product Development (a Lubrizol company) has developed strategies to streamline part production through 3D printing so its engineering team can focus on development, design, assembly and other services. 

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Automation

Additive Industries Adds In-Process Quality Monitoring to MetalFab LPBF Systems

Additive Industries is extending the capabilities of its MetalFab series of LPBF printers with the addition of Additive Assurance’s AMiRIS in situ process monitoring to inspect quality during production.

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Metal

Dyndrite’s 3D Print Preparation Software Now Supports HP MJF Printers

New GPU-powered software to bring Dyndrite performance and advanced capabilities to HP MultiJet Fusion polymer and metal Jet 3D printers. Dyndrite is accepting beta users via its Early Adopter Program.

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Automation

Solukon Upgrades SFM-AT350/-E Depowdering System to Handle Larger, Heavier Parts

The SFM-AT350/-E depowdering system can accommodate the increased weight due to an adapted arm design, which means that the chamber volume and the associated inert gas consumption remain the same.

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