3D Printing

Robotics manufacturers make design changes to create new opportunities in fabrication, metal forming, welding, and finishing space.

Reducing time and costs among biggest benefits of utilizing 3D printing technologies.

Form 3 and Form 3L models address larger parts production, easier cleanup, and higher precision for resin-based parts.

Investors opened their wallets to help further development of robotics systems, mobile mapping technology, and industrial 3D printing platforms.

Big investments in additive manufacturing could trigger a ready-for-disruption inflection point.

Haddington Dynamics able to produce more, consolidate number of parts for its under-$3,000 robot arm kit through 3D printing process.

News about warehouse automation, advances in healthcare exoskeletons, and how AI and sensors are helping to preserve a lake topped the readership charts last month.

Companies whose products include 3D-printed bikes and vehicles that can self-drive — or self-float, made waves this week in the robotics and AI investment space this week.

A combination of a robotic arm, a turntable, and advanced software helps Arevo create stronger parts for manufacturing. And it’s showing a 3D-printed bike to prove the technology.

Teradyne’s acquisition of Mobile Industrial Robots could spark further consolidation in the mobile robotics space.

Smart manufacturing is the goal of advanced automation, connected systems, and new technologies. The Smart Manufacturing Experience will provide multiple ways to learn about the future of industry.

3D printing developments are enabling the printing of ever-larger objects, while the integration of electronics and flexible sensors are driving the potential of additive manufacturing technology.

Startups are continuing to get AI funding, and the past week also saw investments in drones, construction automation, and healthcare robots.

Renishaw will be attending the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons annual meeting in New Orleans this week and demonstrating its 3D-printed lattice for bone repair.

Renishaw has announced the SFP2 system for measuring surface finish that works with its REVO 5-axis measurement system on coordinate measuring machines.

As demand for rapid prototyping grows in industries worldwide, technological advances in 3D printing, CNC manufacturing, and other small-batch manufacturing practices are driving down both prices and production times.

At RoboBusiness 2017, Tend.ai executives discussed how their cloud monitoring software and services can help businesses remotely monitor and troubleshoot their robots.

German robots are evolving to be safer, address applications beyond manufacturing, and make reshoring easier. But what precedents are they setting for other countries’ efforts?

EduExo is a 3D-printable, Arduino-powered kit for students, hobbyists and educators that teaches how to build exoskeletons.

The biggest robotics acquisitions and funding of the past year added several deals to the billion-dollar-and-up club. Don’t mistake that for a mature robotics industry, though.

3D printed cars are only the tip of the 3D printing iceberg. Additive manufacturing is getting faster, more flexible for commercial applications, and more funding as a result.

Boston startups focusing on robotics, drones, self-driving cars, and AI can rent part of MassRobotics’ new Shared Robotics Innovation Space, which provides infrastructure and tech and business support.

General Electric has continued its investments to become a “digital industrial company,” as it bids on Arcam and SLM Solutions for their 3D metals printing capabilities.

Desktop Metal, which has raised $52 million so far, is working on making 3D metal printing more accessible. What industries can benefit?

Recent breakthroughs promise robots that are more mobile, configurable, agile, and adaptable.