Tech Updates

By Sona Dadhania, senior technology analyst, IDTechEx BOSTON—Ten years ago, the 3D printing landscape was in the midst of its first big boom. With the 2009 expiration of a key Stratasys patent that covered thermoplastic filament extrusion technology, desktop filament...

Inkbit’s new technology offers a way to manufacture multi-material systems without assembly of subcomponents. MEDFORD, Mass.—Traditional manufacturing methods can struggle to fabricate systems that mirror the intricate structures and varied material properties found...

Stratasys’s FDM printer is said to expand the range of production capabilities for manufacturers in industries like aerospace, military, and automotive. EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., and REHOVOT, Israel—A new 3D printer from Stratasys is reported to provide higher part quality...

Aiming for quick optimization and cycle time reduction, the partnership teams Realtime Robotics’ Optimization-as-a-Service with HLS Engineering Group’s expertise in mechanical engineering and automation. BOSTON—Realtime Robotics recently partnered with HLS Engineering...

The new service from Realtime Robotics is said to optimize robot paths and interlocks without interrupting or impacting existing processes. BOSTON—Achieving more productivity from automation can help manufacturers, including major automotive OEMs and tier suppliers,...

Desktop Metal’s patented technology is said to provide manufacturers a competitive way to form sheet metal parts quickly for automotive, appliance, and aerospace applications. BOSTON—Additive manufacturing technology firm Desktop Metal made the first commercial...

Gecko Robotics will use advanced weld inspection and data capabilities to help the U.S. Navy speed the manufacturing process for the Columbia-class nuclear submarine program. PITTSBURGH—Gecko Robotics is working to help modernize the manufacturing process for the $132...

Versatile part processing improves labor utilization. The following article was contributed by Wauseon Machine’s Jodi Richardson and Jeff Geis. High-volume machining of complex precision parts poses many challenges. Standard CNC lathe and milling operations can result...

The company will provide research, development, test, and evaluation for Strategic Systems Programs and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane RESTON, Va.—Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) reported that it was awarded a $63 million contract from the U.S....

WASHINGTON—Technologies that will enable service members to remain combat-effective in extreme temperatures were showcased by The Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program (ManTech) during a technology demonstration in December at the Cold...

A 30 kg payload is said to make Universal Robots’ new cobot suitable for material handling and palletizing of heavy products across industries. TOKYO—Collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturer Universal Robots (UR) reported that it will expand its product portfolio with...

The U.S. Army will collaborate with the National Advanced Mobility Consortium and eight entities to enhance decision-making efficiency for troops in battlefield operations. DETROIT—The National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) reported that its team has been chosen...

On the strength of a $32 million Series B investment, Machina Labs is seeking to ‘revolutionize AI-driven manufacturing.’ LOS ANGELES—An innovative West Coast startup is combining AI and robotics to rapidly manufacture advanced composite and metal products. The...

UnitX raised a $5 million investment from SE Ventures that will help the company expand its geographic reach. SAN JOSE, Calif.—A Silicon Valley robotics company is pioneering next-generation AI vision systems that improve manufacturing yield and quality by automating...

The new manufacturing technology will produce metallic, near net-shape (NNS) components that reduce production time and costs for the wind and hydro energy sectors. FRIEDBERG, Germany—GE Research recently selected Voxeljet (stylized as voxeljet) as its partner for a...