Additive manufacturing makes the cut at Apple
Apple has been studying the use of additive manufacturing (3D printing) for years. The company has finally moved beyond using AM for prototyping. In a recent announcement, the company says […]
One Day in Materials Science: What It Means for Additive Manufacturing
In the span of just one day, four separate research teams announced advances in materials science for additive manufacturing (AM). Each is noteworthy on its own; together, they underscore how […]
Are market forecasts missing the AI factor?
The market forecasting industry is underestimating how quickly artificial intelligence is reshaping industry growth. Forecast models often focus narrowly on historical trends within a single sector, without fully accounting for […]
Microwave metal casting startup offers challenge to metal AM
A New Zealand startup may be redefining how engineers think about short-run metal part production. Foundry Lab, founded in 2018 in Wellington, New Zealand, has developed a system that merges […]
Amazon’s AI Bet: Infrastructure Over Flash in the Great AI War
By Randall Scott Newton In the escalating race to define the future of artificial intelligence, Amazon has chosen a distinct path. While Microsoft, Google, and Meta chase headlines with consumer-facing […]
Fitting Additive Manufacturing into the Digital Workflow
Most manufacturing companies have implemented digital systems for such tasks as product design and lifecycle management, order requesting, manufacturing execution, and more. Having a strong foundation in digital manufacturing automation […]
Planning for Additive Manufacturing Post-Processing
Generations of Americans learned to cook from the classic Betty Crocker Cookbook. It defined and refined the American palate. Marked-up and well-worn copies were handed down from mother to daughter. […]
Gaining Economies of Scale with Additive Manufacturing
By Randall Scott Newton When looking for economies of scale in a growing manufacturing operation, the cost advantages of various strategies can vary greatly. As we reported earlier this year, […]
Possibilities and Challenges in using Digital Twins with Additive Manufacturing
By Randall S. Newton The integration of digital twin (DT) technology with additive manufacturing (AM) offers some unique advantages. Process optimization, quality control, and real-time monitoring are only three possible […]
Materialise and nTop partner for additive manufacturing acceleration
By Consilia Vektor staff Materialise and nTop have announced a collaboration intended to push the boundaries of what’s possible with Additive Manufacturing (AM). The companies claim they can eliminate the […]