Artificial Intelligence & Automation

Force of Nature - 3D printing brings bionic design to life

How SLM Solutions' additive manufacturing capabilities are helping Hirschvogel Automotive Group to produce optimised parts inspired by nature.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Aug 2018

Section of a steering knuckle with bionic internal structure.

AMFG unveils Holistic Build Analysis tool for automation additive manufacturing software

AMFG has made available a new Holistic Build Analysis tool for its automation additive manufacturing software to enable users to instantly estimate how full a machine build is without nesting.

By TCT Team

/ 1 Aug 2018

AMFG provides automated production scheduling tools AMFG provides automated production scheduling tools

Interview: new Star Rapid CEO David Hunter discusses the implementation of Industry 4.0 & lean manufacturing

TCT speaks to David Hunter as he settles into his role as CEO of Star Rapid, a company looking to pioneer lean manufacturing processes in China.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Jul 2018

Star Rapid employees on the factory floor - Star Prototype

Bowman Additive Production implements AMFG automation software

Bowman International is set to strengthen its additive manufacturing division by taking on AMFG’s AI-powered automation software to enhance end-part production.

By TCT Team

/ 18 Jul 2018

Bowman International bearings. Bowman International bearings. - Bowman International

IMTS 2018 to showcase latest trends in manufacturing automation and robotics

The International Manufacturing Technology Show is set to exhibit the latest advancements in automation including collaborative robots and mobility.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Jul 2018

IMTS to feature exhibits highlighting the benefits of collaborative robots, or "cobots."

RP Platform rebrands as AMFG and launches automation additive manufacturing software

RP Platform announces the launch of an automation AM software as it completes a brand name change to AMFG.

By TCT Team

/ 27 Jun 2018

AMFG_Printability Analysis Printability analysis inside the new AMFG software. - AMFG

AU London 2018 - Automation and Generative Design: the future of manufacturing?

At Autodesk University London 2018, the software company championed an automated future and, in collaboration with its partners, explained how users of its products can make it a reality.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Jun 2018

AU 2018 Anagnost keynote Autodesk CEO, Andrew Anagnost delivers a keynote presentation on the opening day of Autodesk University London 2018. - Autodesk

Amazon Web Services to sponsor 1,Autodesk Fusion 360 Ultimate subscribers to explore generative design

A partnership between Autodesk and Amazon Web Services will see the cloud computing product provider sponsor 1,subscribers to Fusion 360 Ultimate with 500 cloud credits each.

By TCT Team

/ 20 Jun 2018

Fusion 360 Ultimate generative_design_benefits_design_options Design options inside Fusion 360 Ultimate - Autodesk

General Motors applies Autodesk generative design software to develop future vehicles

General Motors announced as the first North American automotive manufacturer using Autodesk's generative design software to develop parts for future vehicles.

By TCT Team

/ 14 May 2018

General Motors applies Autodesk generative design software to develop future vehicles

Autodesk opens advanced manufacturing technology centre in Birmingham

Autodesk cuts ribbon on centre featuring subtractive and additive manufacturing (AM) alongside robotics to "solve world's most advanced high value manufacturing challenges".

By Laura Griffiths

/ 16 Feb 2018

Autodesk’s President and CEO, Andrew Anagnost cuts the ribbon on the new Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Birmingham.

Living parts: How additive manufacturing is taking a leaf from nature's book

Deputy Group Editor, Laura Griffiths reports on a trip to SOLIDWORKS World 2018 where several AM leaders spoke about moving to the "age of the organism".

By Laura Griffiths

/ 7 Feb 2018

Neri Oxman presents at SOLIDWORKS World 2018.

Interview: Robert Yancey, Autodesk on data-driven design

Robert Yancey, Director, Manufacturing and Production Industry Strategy and Business Development at Autodesk on generative design and the digital thread at TCT Show.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 26 Oct 2017