Artificial Intelligence & Automation

Coobx on its automated 3D printing production line world premiere

TCT talks to Marco Schmid, CEO of Coobx during the world premiere of its LIFT technology and production lines at TCT Show 2017.

By TCT Team

/ 18 Oct 2017

"Multi-purpose automated factories are a long-term certainty" says Autodesk CEO

A few quick questions with Autodesk's new President and CEO, Andrew Anagnost on multi-purpose factories and push button manufacturing.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 26 Jun 2017

Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk President and CEO. - HANS KWIOTEK

Autodesk University London: Generative design, 3D printing and machine intelligence

Laura Griffiths reflects on Autodesk's first Autodesk University London event where the future of making was all about data, generative design and AM.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 22 Jun 2017

Autodesk Senior VP, Chris Bradshaw on stage.

Autodesk University London in pictures

Laura Griffiths provides a quick glance at the product innovations on show at Autodesk University, taking place for the first time in London this week.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 21 Jun 2017

Body Labs launch SOMA human-aware 3D artificial intelligence platform

Body Labs, provider of advanced technology for analysing body shape and motion, has announced the launch of SOMA, a human-aware 3D artificial intelligence (AI) platform.

By TCT Team

/ 1 Jun 2017

Made In Space reveals its autonomous 3D printing Archinaut technology

TCT speaks to Made In Space President, Andrew Rush after the company released two teaser videos of spacecraft demonstrating its Archinaut 3D printing and assembly technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 May 2017

Coobx launches LIFTcell production lines to support Exigo 3D printers

Liechtenstein-based Coobx has followed up last month’s release of Exigo, with the launch of LIFTcell production lines, which will support the company’s flagship 3D printer series.

By TCT Team

/ 12 Apr 2017

Coobx LIFTcell 2 The LIFTcell 2 solution is launched as an entry level system for automated production, but thanks to Coobx’s LIFT technology is still capable of producing a highly re...

German RepRap 3D printers deliver cost reduction in automation and measurement technology

BorgiForm, an emerging family business headquartered in eastern Westphalia, Germany, has taken advantage of German RepRap 3D printing technology to reduce costs.

By TCT Team

/ 5 Apr 2017

BorgiForm German RepRap 3D printed gearbox part, made with the German RepRap X350Pro.

Voodoo Manufacturing automate labour intensive processes with robotic 3D printer cluster

Voodoo Manufacturing has announced the completion of Project Skywalker, a fully functional robot-operated 3D printer cluster. Automating labour intensive processes, Voodoo expects the system to reduce costs by 90% over the next five years.

By TCT Team

/ 13 Mar 2017

Voodoo Manufacturing Project Skywalker The Skywalker system consists of nine 3D printers mounted on server racks, a track where the robot can deposit harvested plates to be collected ...

Open Bionics wins $1 million award for 3D-printed bionic hands

Open Bionics, a developer of affordable 3D-printed bionic hands for amputees, has won the International UAE Robotics for Good Award in Dubai and a $1 million prize fund. The Bristol-based company beat nine other finalists to the award.

By TCT Team

/ 20 Feb 2017

Open Bionics $1m award The Open Bionics team pose with their AI & Robotics Award for Good - Open Bionics/ Facebook

The Robots are Coming

Editor Daniel O'Connor takles a look at how KUKA's robotic arm technology is enhancing the additive manufacturing experience at IMTS 2016.

By Daniel O'Connor

/ 14 Sep 2016

Mentoring the Machines

Daniel O'Connor met with Autodesk's Chief Technology Officer, Jeff Kowalski to talk generative design and bionic aerospace structures.

By Daniel O'Connor

/ 26 Jul 2016