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Why Robotics Teams Are Rethinking Every Stage of Their Manufacturing Roadmap

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The path from a working prototype to a shippable robot rarely goes in a straight line

Robotics development is unusual in how many manufacturing methods a single project can pass through before a design is finished.

A prototype chassis might start as a printed part to test fit and function, get redesigned three or four times as the electronics layout shifts, and eventually need to transition into a molded or higher-volume process once the robot moves from lab testing toward an actual product.

That kind of shifting requirement is exactly what Prototal’s additive manufacturing solutions are built to support, covering everything from early rapid prototyping through hybrid manufacturing and full serial production rather than specializing narrowly in just one stage of that process. [Read more…] about Why Robotics Teams Are Rethinking Every Stage of Their Manufacturing Roadmap

Meltio launches US-assembled robot cell for industrial metal 3D printing

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Meltio has launched a US-assembled version of its Meltio Robot Cell, a robotic wire-laser metal additive manufacturing system aimed at industrial customers across the Americas.

The company says assembling the system in the United States will reduce shipping and customs delays associated with importing equipment from Spain while allowing the cell to be configured for US industrial requirements.

The Meltio Robot Cell integrates the company’s metal 3D printing head with an industrial robotic arm inside a laser-safe enclosure. It also incorporates the Meltio Engine, Meltio Space software, a positioner and other equipment required for robotic directed energy deposition (DED). [Read more…] about Meltio launches US-assembled robot cell for industrial metal 3D printing

From 2D Ideas to Printable Reality: How Hi3D Makes AI 3D Creation Easier with Image Conversion and Smart Printing Workflows

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3D printing is gradually becoming part of everyday creativity. From personalized designs and creative projects to prototypes and physical models, it gives more people the ability to turn digital ideas into real objects.

At the same time, AI is changing how these ideas are created, making 3D modeling faster and more accessible.

However, generating a model is only the beginning. Many users still face challenges when moving from an idea to a printable object. Creating a suitable model, adding details, preparing files, and optimizing the printing process can all require technical experience. [Read more…] about From 2D Ideas to Printable Reality: How Hi3D Makes AI 3D Creation Easier with Image Conversion and Smart Printing Workflows

German construction giant launches 3D printing division after printing new headquarters

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Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau, a subsidiary of the German construction giant Matthäi, has established its own construction 3D printing division.

The decision followed the successful completion of the company’s new two-story headquarters of 364 m² (3,920 SF) in Selsingen, Lower Saxony, printed with a COBOD BOD2 construction 3D printer and occupied in July 2026.

Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau has established its own construction 3D printing division. Matthäi is one of Germany’s 20 largest construction groups with over 3,300 employees and more than €1 billion in revenue. [Read more…] about German construction giant launches 3D printing division after printing new headquarters

Large Portuguese building 3D printed in record 9 Days

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Portuguese construction 3D printing company Havelar has delivered a public building for the municipality of Matosinhos using construction 3D printing technology.

The project, a 500 m² (5,400 ft²) recycling center office at the Ecocentro de Perafita in Porto, was printed in 9 days on budget using a COBOD BOD2 construction 3D printer operated by a four-person crew.

The project demonstrates the benefits of construction 3D printing for public sector applications. Public construction projects in Portugal have historically faced cost overruns, making the budget-accurate delivery of this project particularly notable. [Read more…] about Large Portuguese building 3D printed in record 9 Days

Misumi launches Misumi Americas as part of $1 billion global manufacturing investment

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Japanese industrial components supplier Misumi Group has launched Misumi Americas and announced a $1 billion (¥150 billion) global investment program aimed at expanding its digital manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.

The initiative combines Misumi’s industrial components business with the AI-powered manufacturing platform acquired through Fictiv, positioning the company as a broader manufacturing and supply chain partner rather than solely a parts supplier.

The expansion includes significant investment in the United States and marks the appointment of Dave Evans as the first American CEO of Misumi Americas. [Read more…] about Misumi launches Misumi Americas as part of $1 billion global manufacturing investment

How Blockchain and Emerging Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Jewelry Industry

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The jewelry industry is one of the world’s oldest luxury markets, but it’s also one of the least transparent when it comes to production methods and origins of materials.

Without easy access to data and information, buyers had to put their trust in the artisans and brands behind each piece.

Luckily, things have taken a drastic turn toward transparency, with more than 87% of modern consumers demanding verified ethical sourcing for both gems and precious metals. [Read more…] about How Blockchain and Emerging Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Jewelry Industry

Why Optical Metrology is Replacing Tactile Measurement for Complex Component Validation Source

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Manufacturers validating complex components have long relied on tactile measurement, but a meaningful shift is underway as optical metrology earns its place alongside and, in many contexts, ahead of traditional methods.

The reasons are practical: non-contact measurement eliminates the risk of surface deformation, measurement speed improves dramatically, and the volume of usable surface data captured in a single pass far exceeds what point-based probing can deliver.

A coordinate measuring machine, or CMM, builds its dimensional picture one contact point at a time. That approach works well for straightforward geometries, but it struggles when components are fragile, organically shaped, or subject to tight validation cycles where throughput matters. [Read more…] about Why Optical Metrology is Replacing Tactile Measurement for Complex Component Validation Source

Europe’s largest 3D-printed apartment building completed months ahead of schedule

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PERI 3D Construction, using a COBOD BOD2 3D Construction Printer, has completed ViliaSprint², Europe’s largest 3D printed multi-family residential building.

Developed by Plurial Novilia, a subsidiary of Action Logement, the building delivers 12 social housing apartments across three stories and 800 m² (8,600 sq ft. of living space. [Read more…] about Europe’s largest 3D-printed apartment building completed months ahead of schedule

What Robotics Teams Really Need From a 3D Printing Partner

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Robotics teams rarely struggle because a part cannot be printed at all. More often, they lose time because a part arrives with the wrong material, the wrong orientation, a missed drawing note, or small inconsistencies that only become obvious during assembly or testing.

That is why speed alone is not enough. For robotics teams, a useful 3D printing partner combines fast turnaround with reliability, technical judgment, quality control, and repeatability. The real value is not just getting one part made quickly. It is keeping development moving when designs change, deadlines tighten, and each new build reveals the next problem to solve. [Read more…] about What Robotics Teams Really Need From a 3D Printing Partner

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