IMTS: A Barometer of the State of Additive Manufacturing October 4, 2022 IMTS has provided insights over the years into the status of additive manufacturing (AM) within the traditional manufacturing realm.
Toyota Using AI, 3D Printing as Tools August 25, 2022 Toyota Motor Corp. is using artificial intelligence and 3D printing to help it navigate the biggest changes the auto industry has seen in more than a century.
Strengthening Supply Chains September 25, 2023 Amid supply chain woes and labor constraints, aerospace and defense industries innovate. Lean principles, vertical integration, and advanced tech reshape the supply chain.
Machine Learning for Machine Tools September 5, 2023 Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and manufacturing, from generative design to AI-controlled production, process optimization, and predictive maintenance, highlighting the revolutionary potential and challenges of integrating AI into various manufacturing processes.
Sustaining CAD/CAM Agility September 15, 2023 Explore the transformative impact of cloud, edge computing, large language models (LLM), and convergence in the manufacturing industry, emphasizing the importance of integrated data systems and automation for improved productivity and innovation.
Software & Soft Skills, Concrete Results August 31, 2023 Uncover the changing terrain of manufacturing as digital transformation converges with the skilled worker shortage, resulting in a blend of technical expertise and soft skills to elevate efficiency and quality.
New Ways to Finish DMLS, MJF Parts May 25, 2023 In the pursuit of enabling production-quantity 3D printing, the historical focus has been on improving printer throughput and material properties. Multi-jet fusion (MJF) and direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) printing technologies have achieved considerable success on this front.
Stratasys, Desktop Metal to Merge May 25, 2023 Stratasys Ltd. and Desktop Metal Inc. agreed to combine in a deal valued at $1.8 billion.
Design Keys: Parts, Not Prints May 31, 2023 Traditional manufacturing principles stress designing for the process. For AM, however, design must encompass the entire process, starting with materials and printing but also consider thermal treatment, machining, chemical post-processing, volumetric and dimensional inspection, and mechanical testing.