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ENCY Software and DAMRC partner to advance robotic machining technologies

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ENCY Software, a European developer of innovative CAD/CAM/OLP solutions for automating CNC machine and industrial robot programming, and the Danish Advanced Manufacturing Research Center (DAMRC), a non-profit research organization dedicated to enhancing manufacturing productivity, are excited to announce their new partnership. 

This collaboration aims to drive innovation in robotic machining and revolutionize the use of industrial robots for material removal applications. [Read more…] about ENCY Software and DAMRC partner to advance robotic machining technologies

Generative design: nTopology blazing a trail through 3D printing world

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One of the most impressive features of the nTopology design application is that it requires substantially less computing power. According to the company’s – and its partners’ – calculations, file sizes can be 99 percent smaller compared with traditional 3D design software. 

Traditional, long-established software for 3D design tends to be very memory-hungry and can seriously stress out processors. nTop, on the other hand, can provide the same functionality if used on a laptop as traditional 3D design applications would if run on a supercomputer – because nTop was specifically designed for today’s 3D printing and design requirements.

The way nTop does this is difficult to explain for a non-technical journalist, but essentially, the nTop software does away with such things as extrusion, which is a fundamental concept and requirement in traditional 3D design applications. [Read more…] about Generative design: nTopology blazing a trail through 3D printing world

More businesses using Unity to customize designs for clients

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A wide range of industries are using real-time 3D configurators as more businesses strive to engage their customers with interactive and immersive pre-sales and marketing activities, according to Unity, one of the most popular games development engines in the world.

Unity Forma, part of the rage of Unity marketing solutions, provides “an efficient, cost-effective solution to meet that need”, according to the company.

With innovation, technology and adventure at their core, ship design company Arksen needed a new way to showcase their latest marine exploration vessel that aligned to those core values. [Read more…] about More businesses using Unity to customize designs for clients

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

Festo unveils extended version of robotic systems design software

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Festo has unveiled an extended version of its robotic systems design software, saying it enables the design of Cartesian robots “in minutes”.

Festo’s Handling Guide Online (HGO) now includes 3D cantilever systems in addition to linear, planar surface and 3D handling systems.

The company says these improvements mean that design engineers can now plan “extremely compact or extremely dynamic Cartesian robots in a matter of minutes” using the HGO’s intuitive configuration and ordering software. [Read more…] about Festo unveils extended version of robotic systems design software

The Best Mechanical Engineering Design Software in 2022

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3D modeling software has become an essential tool for a lot of industries.

It is used by mechanical engineers as well as designers in various applications ranging from simulation to manufacturing.

But when it comes to choosing a good mechanical engineering design software from the list, it’s confusing. This is because there are a lot of choices available in the market for the same.

So, to ease your work, pick3Dprinter has selected some of the most trustworthy names from a long list of 3D modeling software which you rely upon when working on your mechanical engineering design. [Read more…] about The Best Mechanical Engineering Design Software in 2022

Fuzzy Logic Robotics launches platform that enables users to go from CAD to control with one software

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Startup company Fuzzy Logic Robotics has launched a new, “easy-to-use and universal” software platform which it says “reduces robotics programming costs by 10”.

The first release of Fuzzy Studio, during Hannover Messe Industry 2021, is described as a “game changer” for unlocking flexible robotic production.

Fuzzy Logic Robotics highlights some of the features available in Fuzzy Studio as follows:

  • Drag and drop CAD parts into the 3D digital twin, automatically generate complex trajectories and deploy to the production robot in one click – all with one universal software platform.
  • From offline simulation to real-time control, Fuzzy Studio removes the gap between simulation and reality to reduce downtime and streamline the robotics workflow.
  • Designed from the ground up to drastically reduce the need of robotics expertise thanks to no-code real-time digital twin technology.
  • With two clicks, swap between any make and model of robot to find the right one for the application – no need to switch softwares and redo time-intensive design work.
  • Handles even the most complex robotic applications and accessible to any size of company.

[Read more…] about Fuzzy Logic Robotics launches platform that enables users to go from CAD to control with one software

PTC to acquire product lifecycle management provider Arena Solutions

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Computer-aided design specialist PTC has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arena Solutions, a software as a service (SaaS) product lifecycle management (PLM) platform provider.

The acquisition will further PTC’s strategy to be the leader in the rapidly-growing market for SaaS-based product development software, enabling the company to deliver a complete CAD + PLM SaaS solution.

Under the terms of the agreement, PTC will acquire Arena Solutions for $715 million in cash. Subject to customary closing conditions and completion of regulatory review, the acquisition is expected to be completed in PTC’s fiscal Q2 2021. [Read more…] about PTC to acquire product lifecycle management provider Arena Solutions

Wikifactory raises $4.5 million to expand its new design collaboration software

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Wikifactory, an online collaboration platform for physical product design and development, has completed a “total upgrade” that it says will enable users the ability to make anything with nothing but a laptop and an internet connection.

Wikifactory says its new Collaborative CAD Tool with in-built chat will “transform the way products are made”, enabling designers, engineers, manufacturers and enterprise to collaborate remotely on virtually any CAD model, from concept through to finished prototype.

The new Collaborative CAD Tool allows product developers of all skill levels in virtually any industry to explore, review and discuss 3D models in over 30 file formats in real-time. [Read more…] about Wikifactory raises $4.5 million to expand its new design collaboration software

Audi turns to augmented reality for logistics planning

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Audi is turning to augmented reality to plan complex logistics processes: Virtual presentation of three dimensional holograms that are shown in their actual environment helps planners to better evaluate the future situation.

Because of this, prototypes of containers or equipment, and so on, which are elaborate to produce, are no longer necessary. Audi uses the new generation of Microsoft’s “HoloLens 2” device for this.

The “LayAR” system (short for “layout” and “augmented reality”) supports Audi logistics planners when setting up new logistics structures in an existing production hall. [Read more…] about Audi turns to augmented reality for logistics planning