automation
EOS develops Shared Modules concept into "mature" additive manufacturing solution
The German 3D printing leader says it now has a “mature solution” that integrates equipping, unpacking, transporting and sieving stages of the AM workflow. Read more
AMT raises $5.2m in series A funding round led by DSM Venturing and Foresight Williams Technology EIS Fund
Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) has raised $5.2 million in a Series A equity round led by DSM Venturing and Foresight Williams Technology EIS Fund. Read more
Voodoo Manufacturing launches clear aligner service powered by Formlabs 3D printing technology
Voodoo Clear Aligners has been launched to serve direct to consumer clear aligner companies like Smilelove, who has been named as the first public partner. Read more
3DQue comes to market with automation 3D printing technologies for extrusion machines
3DQue has come to market with an automation upgrade for extrusion 3D printing systems and a configuration of nine 3D printing units which utilities the same technology. Read more
AMFG introduces automated request & order feature to additive manufacturing workflow software
AMFG has announced the introduction of a request and ordering function within its additive manufacturing workflow automation software. Read more
3YOURMIND launches Agile Manufacturing Execution System software
3YOURMIND has announced the launch of its Agile Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software at the AMUG Conference in Chicago. Read more
3D Hubs raises $18m and sets sights on further automation & North American headquarters
3D Hubs has raised $18m through a Series C round of funding led by Endeit Capital, with contributions from the founders of Ultimaker and Booking.com. Read more
The future of manufacturing: Cobots in the factory
Robin Smith, Senior Applications Engineer at Autodesk discusses the trends and opportunities for cobots on the manufacturing line. Read more
AMFG announces new sales and customer support office in Germany
AMFG has announced it is expanding into Germany with the opening of a Munich office dedicated to sales and customer support. Read more
AMFG secures Innovate UK funding to boost additive manufacturing automation software
AMFG has announced it has received funding from Innovate UK to further the development of its AI and machine learning technology for additive manufacturing. Read more
AMFG unveils Post-Processing Scheduling and digital quality assurance tools at Formnext
AMFG has unveiled its new Post-Processing Scheduling and digital quality assurance management features for its additive manufacturing workflow automation software. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more