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Voxeljet Shows Off High-speed, Low-emission 3D Printing at BMW Group

In conjunction with Loramendi, Voxeljet demonstrates low-emission, high-speed 3D printing of sand cores at BMW Group's Landshut plant, enhancing engine component production.

November 25, 2023 by Seth Price

Uniting Manufacturing and Technology: Looking Back at SOUTHTEC 2023

The SOUTHTEC show in Greenville, SC highlighted advancements in manufacturing technologies including design, CNC equipment, robotics, additive manufacturing, and quality services.

October 27, 2023 by David Peterson

PLC Programming With Function Block Diagrams

Function block diagram (FBD) programming is a common language for PLCs following the IEC 61131 standard. What is FBD, and how does it differ from the familiar ladder logic programs?

August 29, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

Google’s Robotic Transformer 2: More Than Meets the Eye

Google’s DeepMind vision-language-action model, which transforms web knowledge into robotic control, recently landed on Earth with a truly cutting-edge machine learning algorithm.

August 29, 2023 by Michael Levanduski

New Large-Volume, High-temperature 3D Printer From MINGDA 3D

MINGDA 3D has introduced a high-temperature 3D printer with a large print volume and independent dual extruders, intended for producing high-volume, high-quality industrial parts.

August 09, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida

Creating a Low-Cost OpenPLC Pulse Timer Function Block HMI with an M5Stack Core

Triggering a machine by an external event often requires a pulse timer for OpenPLC Pulse Timer control. Here’s a brief tutorial on how an M5Stack Core can offer a simple, effective low-cost Arduino OpenPLC HMI solution.

August 07, 2023 by Dr. Don Wilcher

Bringing the Heat: Precise Temperature Control Key to Printing 3D Parts in Metal

Additive manufacturing includes, but is not limited to, printing parts in 3D. Creating these parts in metal presents unique challenges and requires some rather innovative additive technologies.

August 02, 2023 by Seth Price

JPB Système Receives Funds for Monitoring and 3D Printing Capabilities

JPB Système received investment from the French Government to advance its vibration-connected production monitoring solution and strengthen its Metal Binder Jetting 3D printing capabilities.

July 13, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida

Keyence Develops New Devices for Measurement, Scanning, and Vision

Keyence recently released three new sensors and devices to assist engineers with better defect detection through accurate measurement, part scanning for CAD drawings, and AI-based vision sensing.

July 05, 2023 by Damond Goodwin

Skyrora’s Latest 3D-printed Engine Aims to Power First UK-based Orbital Launch

Skyrora has 3D-printed and begun testing its latest 70 kN engine design, which will be a key component of the first and second phases of Skyrora’s XL orbital vehicle.

June 30, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida

Siemens Expands The Popular SINUMERIK ONE Product Line for CNC Control

Siemens releases a new version of the SINUMERIK CNC product line and upgrades their digital twin simulation software, allowing users to increase productivity and reduce waste better than ever before.

June 14, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

Fixing Broken Gears: Partners Improve Sustainability of Automated Repair

RoboDK reduces waste and energy usage during automated gear repair operations with the help of several industrial partners to simulate, evaluate, and finally, perform the actual manufacturing process.

June 04, 2023 by Seth Price

A Look at Additive Manufacturing and Its Potential In Production

3D printers have come a long way over the years, but can we really expect to see them on the factory floor, taking the place of large machining centers? What benefits and challenges does printing offer to manufacturing?

March 27, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

Look Out For Factory Automation Solutions At ATX West 2023

Hosted by IMEngineering West in Anaheim, CA on Feb 7-9, the Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West is quickly approaching. Check out some of the innovative factory automation and robotic solutions to be demonstrated on the show floor.

February 01, 2023 by Caitlin Nicholson

Researchers Point to Ultrasonics and Microfluidics to Add Small-scale Capability to Robots

ETH Zürich has developed a method to move small amounts of fluid using ultrasonic energy, giving micro-scale robots untapped capabilities in and outside of the laboratory.

January 31, 2023 by Seth Price

Introducing High-volume, Low-labor 3D Printing for Mass Production

The new Formlabs Automation Ecosystem automates steps in the 3D printing process, aiming to provide low-cost, hands-free, and time-saving 3D printing of parts for mass production.

January 11, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida

Introduction to Network Switches for Industrial Applications

Industrial network switches connect automation equipment, controllers, and other such devices. Learn about unmanaged, managed, and PoE enabled switches, as well as the differences between switches, routers, and hubs.

January 10, 2023 by Seth Price

Reversing Structural Damage: Self-healing Materials

No matter how robust an automated control system might be, physical damage is a reality that plagues all machines. Thanks to new breakthrough materials, some failures may be prevented—or even reversed.

November 17, 2022 by Seth Price

3D Printing Cookies and Rockets

Take a look at new research looking to reduce food packaging waste, speed up micro printing processes, and improve printing capabilities on large objects, including rockets, using 3D printing.

November 07, 2022 by Damond Goodwin

Manufacturing Technologies For Increased Productivity and Reduced Costs

Amid global economic concerns, businesses are looking towards automation. Explore the emerging technologies helping make the future of manufacturing more cost-effective and productive.

October 21, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida