The America Makes affiliate at Ohio State University develops additive technology and talent.
The SafeMate research project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in the “Innovations for the Production, Service and Work of Tomorrow” program, strategies and concepts were developed for the introduction and design of collaborative assembly workplaces.
The author argues for using his company's machine-based design software.
Sandvik expands its additive offering through introducing 3D printed cemented carbide.
CAD/CAM improves generative design, print simulation, path programming and process control in additive manufacturing.
Key steps are virtual twins and real relationships.
Sandvik Coromant’s Package Selector Application analyzes a 3D CAD model of a product and recommends the smallest packaging possible using an AI algorithm that calculates the product’s rotation.
The acquisition of CAD/CAM pioneer Mastercam by Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions will help further tooling developments.
While fossil fuels dominate the energy market, expect a new mix of parts as renewable energy and EVs grow in market share.
What manufacturers wanting in on Industry 4.0 should know before investing in a 3D printer