3D Printing

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.

Despite some uncertainty around U.S. government policy and the failure of drone maker Lily Robotics, robotics funding continued to grow in the first quarter of 2017, especially around self-driving cars and AI.

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.