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In the past few years, we have heard a lot about 3D printing in mass media, as if it was something that just came fresh out of the oven.
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One of the most surprising and promising applications of 3D scanning and 3D printing is happening as we speak, as far away as possible from engineering labs.
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As 3D printing becomes more and more sophisticated, engineers and designers are increasingly relying on the technology to shrink their product development processes, quickly iterate new concepts, test prototypes, optimize designs and so much more.
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In this episode, we explore how researchers have developed an AI system that can watch a 3D print as it's being made, detect mistakes, and automatically correct them before the print fails
Unlock increased productivity with the BigRep ONE.5X, a cutting-edge large-scale FDM 3D printing.
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A live panel on how China, Europe, and the US are building, certifying, and reconciling additive manufacturing standards, and where those approaches still don't line up.
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In the past few years, we have heard a lot about 3D printing in mass media, as if it was something that just came fresh out of the oven.
One of the most surprising and promising applications of 3D scanning and 3D printing is happening as we speak, as far away as possible from engineering labs.
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As 3D printing becomes more and more sophisticated, engineers and designers are increasingly relying on the technology to shrink their product development processes, quickly iterate new concepts, test prototypes, optimize designs and so much more.
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Article 5 of our Cobot Series: Traditionally, robotics have served limited roles in manufacturing environments; however, various technologies have converged to make robots work well as collaborators with humans and to succeed in various applications.
Strategic management of your manufacturing supply chain is critical during product development and life cycle planning. This white paper illustrates how on-demand manufacturing can be used to reduce financial risk and accelerate speed to market through the implementation of supply chain safeguards.
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Article 6 of our Cobot Series: Motion control of today's sophisticated robotic arms is as difficult as ever.
COR Alpha offers the quality and strength of an injection molded part with the complex geometry and customization of 3D printing.
Article 4 of our Cobot Series: Collaborative robots are becoming invaluable for industry, as they improve safety and increase productivity, but there are still improvements to be made in design and regulation.
