Schneider Electric boosts manufacturing productivity with new Lexium Scara high-speed robot
Schneider Electric, a global leader in industrial technology, has unveiled its latest innovation in industrial automation—the ultra-compact Lexium Scara (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm).
Finland research hub unveils energy efficient manufacturing tech for fibre-based products
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has launched an initiative aimed at revolutionising the manufacturing of fibre-based products.
New 3D printing lab at Callier Centre accelerates earmold production for children
The Callier Center for Communication Disorders at UT Dallas has unveiled a new clinical innovation lab on its Richardson campus, pioneering the use of 3D printing technology to produce custom earmolds for pediatric hearing aids.
ABB slashes energy use and CO2 emissions at Belo manufacturing site
ABB announced that its Belo manufacturing facility in Contagem, southeast Brazil, has achieved annual energy savings of 530 MWh and a reduction of 160 tons in CO2e emissions.
Nano Dimension drives digital manufacturing with Desktop Metal acquisition
Nano Dimension and Desktop Metal announced a definitive agreement in which Nano Dimension will acquire all outstanding shares of Desktop Metal for $5.50 per share in an all-cash transaction, potentially adjusting to $4.07 per share.
Innovative additive manufacturing material released by Stratasys and BASF
Stratasys announced the commercial availability of its new material, SAF Polypropylene (PP), designed for use on the Stratasys H350 printer, set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Bio-based resins pave the way for a recyclable future in 3D printing
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have engineered a new breed of recyclable resin, derived from biosourced materials, specifically tailored for 3D printing applications.
ABB drives towards net zero at Bulgarian manufacturing plant
ABB’s Electrification factory in Rakovski, Bulgaria, is taking significant steps towards achieving net zero operations, reducing CO2e emissions by 1,250 tonnes.
Stratasys unveils high-def printing in latest SAF lineup; launches upgraded H350 printer
Stratasys is ushering in a new era of precision and detail in additive manufacturing with the introduction of its cutting-edge HighDef Printing capabilities and the debut of the H350 Version 1.5 (V.1.5) printer.
Researchers amplify 3D printing capabilities with new plastic coating discovery
Researchers at the University of Nottingham's School of Chemistry and Faculty of Engineering have spearheaded the development of a pioneering coating for PA-12 polymer particles utilised in 3D printing.