Tech Updates

GAITHERSBURG, Md.—Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have reportedly taken a major step forward in drug development by developing a tool for building a system known as heart-on-a-chip (HoC). The technology seeks to address the...

3D printing companies can use Volkmann USA’s new system to extract excess metallic powder from the build chamber, and then automatically sieve the extracted powder to remove any oversize particles. BRISTOL, Pa.—A new automated metal powder reprocessing system recently...

The addition of a low-profile device to a Surmodics thrombectomy platform is reported to allow for efficient clot removal in peripheral arteries ranging from 2mm to 4mm. EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.—In January, Surmodics reported the successful early clinical use of its...

Carbon’s AO suite can be integrated into workflows to achieve high efficiency and precision, the company said. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—A new suite of dental lab automation tools from 3D printing technology firm Carbon is reported to elevate the efficiency of dental lab...

The company also invested recently in a clean room dedicated to advancing fiber optic technology R&D. MINNEAPOLIS—Nortech Systems Incorporated recently expanded its fiber optic technology capabilities with the addition of Expanded Beam Xtreme (EBX™) technology,...

Surmodics’ low-friction coatings are reported to further enhance distal access for neurovascular applications. EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.—Surmodics, Inc. recently introduced what the company called its “most advanced hydrophilic medical device coating technology.” The global...

Kane Robotics’ GRIT Vision System is customizable for robotic applications from weld grinding to polishing of aerospace parts. AUSTIN, Texas—Kane Robotics is harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) with visual sensors that replicate the...

The one-step fabrication process rapidly produces miniature chemical reactors that could be used to detect diseases or analyze substances. Adam Zewe | MIT News MIT researchers have used 3D printing to produce self-heating microfluidic devices, demonstrating a...

At a hospital in the UK, personalized 3D printing is transforming reconstructive operations and significantly reducing surgery time. MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel—Polymer 3D printing specialist Stratasys Ltd., reported that the University Hospital Birmingham in...

By Sona Dadhania, senior technology analyst, IDTechEx BOSTON—Ten years ago, the 3D printing landscape was in the midst of its first big boom. With the 2009 expiration of a key Stratasys patent that covered thermoplastic filament extrusion technology, desktop filament...

Inkbit’s new technology offers a way to manufacture multi-material systems without assembly of subcomponents. MEDFORD, Mass.—Traditional manufacturing methods can struggle to fabricate systems that mirror the intricate structures and varied material properties found...

Stratasys’s FDM printer is said to expand the range of production capabilities for manufacturers in industries like aerospace, military, and automotive. EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., and REHOVOT, Israel—A new 3D printer from Stratasys is reported to provide higher part quality...

Aiming for quick optimization and cycle time reduction, the partnership teams Realtime Robotics’ Optimization-as-a-Service with HLS Engineering Group’s expertise in mechanical engineering and automation. BOSTON—Realtime Robotics recently partnered with HLS Engineering...

The new service from Realtime Robotics is said to optimize robot paths and interlocks without interrupting or impacting existing processes. BOSTON—Achieving more productivity from automation can help manufacturers, including major automotive OEMs and tier suppliers,...

Desktop Metal’s patented technology is said to provide manufacturers a competitive way to form sheet metal parts quickly for automotive, appliance, and aerospace applications. BOSTON—Additive manufacturing technology firm Desktop Metal made the first commercial...