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Learning from Apple: Designed in the West, manufactured in the East

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Apple wasn’t always the 3.75 trillion-dollar company it is today. The company was close to bankruptcy in 1997, before Steve Jobs returned to launch newly designed and eye-catching products – like the first multi-coloured iMac range, the iPod and then the iPhone – and put the company on the journey to become the modern corporate phenomenon that it is today.

In today’s globalised economy, Apple could now be said to be the quintessential example of a company that designs its products in the United States while manufacturing them in China and across Asia.

Apple is not, of course, unique in this approach. Many other companies have been doing this for a long time. Such companies used to be called “multinationals” before the internet made the term almost redundant.

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Tech Trends: How Technology is Innovating Jewelry Design and Manufacturing

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Have you ever wondered how the intricate design of your favorite piece of jewelry came to be? We often admire the beauty and elegance of jewelry, but the technology behind these creations is just as extraordinary.

In recent years, technological advancements have been transforming the jewelry industry, leading to more innovative designs, efficient manufacturing processes, and bespoke creations.

From cutting-edge software to assess the authenticity of rare gems, to 3D printing that turns design concepts into tangible masterpieces, technology is redefining how jewelry is both imagined and crafted. [Read more…] about Tech Trends: How Technology is Innovating Jewelry Design and Manufacturing

How are the technologies we rely on today shaping the industries of tomorrow?

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How New Technology Reshapes Material Science and Manufacturing In the previous years the relentless pace of innovation has brought us revolutionary changes when it comes to manufacturing and material science.

According to recent data, industries investing in new technologies have seen productivity gains of up to 25%, demonstrating the profound impact of modernization on production efficiency.

This wave of innovation is enhancing how new products are made, while also redefining the very materials used in manufacturing.

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Revolutionizing Manufacturing: The Cost-Saving Power of 3D Printing

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In recent years, the manufacturing landscape has witnessed a significant transformation, thanks in large part to the advent of 3D printing technology.

Once a niche tool for hobbyists and designers, 3D printing has now emerged as a pivotal player in the industrial sphere.

This technological marvel not only redefines the prototyping process but also reshapes the entire manufacturing workflow.

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Advanced Robotics partners with Meltio to boost growth of additive manufacturing in Italy

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Advanced Robotics, and Meltio, a disruptive laser metal deposition technology manufacturer, have agreed a partnership within which Advanced Robotics is going to play a key role in the distribution and support of the Meltio metal 3D printing solutions in the Italian market, as an official sales partner.

Meltio offers a pioneering metal 3D printing solution that enables industrial applications with a process built around welding wire, the safest, cleanest, and most affordable metal feedstock in the market.

Advanced Robotics will focus on building a supportive ecosystem for Meltio’s technology in the Italian territory partnering and driving business opportunities alongside technology centers, tooling machine companies, robotic integrators, academia, and industry. [Read more…] about Advanced Robotics partners with Meltio to boost growth of additive manufacturing in Italy

Advancements in 3D Printing for Robotics: Pioneering the Future of Automation

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Over the past decade, the integration of 3D printing technology with robotics has revolutionized the way we conceive and construct robotic systems.

This synergy has opened up new horizons in automation, enabling the creation of complex and customized robotic components with unprecedented precision.

As the demand for more sophisticated robots continues to rise across industries, the latest developments in 3D printing for robotics are at the forefront of innovation. [Read more…] about Advancements in 3D Printing for Robotics: Pioneering the Future of Automation

3D Printing the Future: The Move into Mainstream Serial Production Accelerates

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From robotics to dentistry and from food to metals, 3D printing is exponentially maturing

It doesn’t take a great degree of imagination to picture future applications for 3D printing in robotics, as examples of how the technology is already being used in the industry easily lend themselves to extensions on concepts.

3D printing is heavily utilized in the design of robots due to the flexibility and customization that 3D printing provides.

It’s next to impossible to find exact statistics, but one estimate is that at least 40 percent of the top 2,000 manufacturers are now utilizing intelligent machine tools and 3D printing as a way of optimizing material usage and reducing waste. [Read more…] about 3D Printing the Future: The Move into Mainstream Serial Production Accelerates

The Future of Robotics in Automotive Manufacturing

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As the UK automotive manufacturing industry gets back on its feet, many carmakers will be looking at innovative ways to safeguard their futures.

Robotics has long been used in the automotive industry, but technological developments are thrusting the industry forward in new and exciting ways. [Read more…] about The Future of Robotics in Automotive Manufacturing

Boom Supersonic rolls out new plane with components 3D printed by Velo3D

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VELO3D, a digital manufacturing company, has announced that Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft includes 21 flight hardware components that were manufactured by VELO3D’s Sapphire 3D metal printer. Unveiled at Boom’s hangar in Centennial, Colorado, the company believes that XB-1 marks a turning point in commercial viability for supersonic travel and demonstrates the power of additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, to enable innovation while accelerating product development.

“Aviation hardware is especially difficult to manufacture with 3D metal printing, due to challenging aerodynamic designs that must be balanced with superior durability and high temperature requirements,” said Benny Buller, CEO and Founder of VELO3D. “VELO3D’s technology allows the production of lightweight, complex designs for mission-critical applications in the toughest operating conditions. Our partnership with Boom is an advancement for the metal AM industry, and XB-1 supersonic aircraft is a game-changer for the aviation industry.” [Read more…] about Boom Supersonic rolls out new plane with components 3D printed by Velo3D

DSM and Nedcam collaborate on 3D printing

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Royal DSM, a global science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living, and Nedcam, a provider of solutions for the realization of 3D shapes, are collaborating to improve access to scalable Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) 3D printing.

Nedcam will be offering FGF 3D printing using DSM materials and the two companies will explore new applications in tooling, large-size and circular end-use parts.

Nedcam, providing total solutions in shaping technology, ranging from engineering, material selection and tooling to special transport, recently added a CEAD AM Flexbot robotic 3D printer to their site in Heerenveen. [Read more…] about DSM and Nedcam collaborate on 3D printing