Artificial Intelligence & Automation

Authentise additive manufacturing workflow management tools can now be integrated with Autodesk Netfabb software

Authentise and Autodesk have announced their respective additive manufacturing workflow management tools and Netfabb software can now be integrated.

By TCT Team

/ 5 Nov 2018

Valuechain receives £960k from Innovate UK for additive manufacturing software

Valuechain.com receive £960k Innovate UK funding to develop artificial intelligence into additive manufacturing software

By TCT Team

/ 30 Oct 2018

Valuechain receives £960k from Innovate UK for additive manufacturing software

AMFG releases tablet-optimised & downloadable desktop versions of AM automation software

AMFG has made available tablet-optimised and downloadable desktop versions of its additive manufacturing automation software to enable increased flexibility for its users.

By TCT Team

/ 24 Oct 2018

AMFG's tablet-optimised post production page AMFG's tablet-optimised software. - AMFG

Digital Metal unveils automation concept for metal 3D printing

The metal 3D printing company has announced it is taking its high precision binder jetting technology to the next level by launching a fully automated “no-hand” concept.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Oct 2018

Digital Metal launches a no-hand production concept for 3D metal printing.

Oqton co-founder on bringing the "vision of autonomous manufacturing to reality"

Ben Schrauwen, CTO and co-founder of Oqton spoke to TCT about the digitisation of manufacturing and current and future realities of autonomous manufacturing.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 17 Sep 2018

Interview: Rethink Robotics' COO says cobots will be "integral part" of factory of the future

Jim Lawton, COO at Rethink Robotics, discusses the importance and challenges of deploying cobots and advanced automation in manufacturing.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 11 Sep 2018

Interview: Rethink Robotics' COO says cobots will be "integral part" of factory of the future

EOS unveils M 300-4 multi-laser system for digital industrial additive manufacturing

EOS has launched the M 300-4 system, a multi laser metal 3D printing system designed for digital industrial additive manufacturing, at the IMTS show in Chicago, IL.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Sep 2018

EOS M 300-4 Render of the EOS M 300-4 multi-laser platform.

Automated metal additive manufacturing facility revealed by industrial NextGenAM collaboration

The first pilot plant to stem from Premium Aerotec, Daimler and EOS’ series additive manufacturing-centred collaboration has been put into operation and features extensive automation.

By TCT Team

/ 31 Aug 2018

EOS M 400-4 in the first NextGenAM facility. EOS M 400-4 in the first NextGenAM facility.

Interview: FDA-approved 3D printed implants just the start as Osseus prepares to go international

TCT speaks to Osseus Fusion Systems' AM engineer, Asher Breverman about the company's Aries lumbar interbody fusion devices, the benefits of 3D printing, and what the future holds.

By Sam Davies

/ 30 Aug 2018

Aries Osseus An Aries interbody fusion device additively manufactured by Osseus. - Osseus Fusion Systems

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