Nov 30, 2023
On the strength of a $32 million Series B investment, Machina Labs is seeking to ‘revolutionize AI-driven manufacturing.’ LOS ANGELES—An innovative West Coast startup is combining AI and robotics to rapidly manufacture advanced composite and metal products. The...
Nov 30, 2023
UnitX raised a $5 million investment from SE Ventures that will help the company expand its geographic reach. SAN JOSE, Calif.—A Silicon Valley robotics company is pioneering next-generation AI vision systems that improve manufacturing yield and quality by automating...
Nov 30, 2023
The new manufacturing technology will produce metallic, near net-shape (NNS) components that reduce production time and costs for the wind and hydro energy sectors. FRIEDBERG, Germany—GE Research recently selected Voxeljet (stylized as voxeljet) as its partner for a...
Nov 30, 2023
PITTSBURGH—PPG reported that it secured an exclusive supplier agreement with Flō-Optics for the application of PPG HI-GARD® scratch-resistant coatings, using Flō’s proprietary digital printing technology. Flō-Optics is a developer of digital manufacturing technology...
Nov 30, 2023
Using a global 3D printer network, the Digital Source platform from Markforged enables licensing and printing of manufacturer-certified parts at the point of need. WALTHAM, Mass.—A new on-demand parts platform from Markforged is built to enable licensing and...
Nov 30, 2023
The new end mill requires no stops for tool changes, the company said. PITTSBURGH—Kennametal Inc. recently expanded its line of HARVI™ Solid Carbide End Mills with a new 8-flute design option that requires zero stops for tool changes, the company said in a release....
Nov 30, 2023
Nexa3D can bring expertise and experience in ‘ultrafast serial production’ to the ColdMetalFusion ecosystem, the company said. VENTURA, Calif.—The polymer 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D is moving into the sintering-based metal additive manufacturing space, the company...
Nov 30, 2023
Live Monitor™, an Industry 4.0 application for users of select Desktop Metal printers and ancillary equipment, is said to enable users to monitor and use real-time data from their equipment to improve efficiency. BOSTON—Desktop Metal, Inc., a provider of additive...
Nov 30, 2023
Antron Engineering & Machine has earned a reputation as an expert provider of precision machined parts and product assemblies. By Mark Langlois BELLINGHAM, Mass.—A provider of precision CNC machining services with a process engineering approach, Antron Engineering...
Nov 30, 2023
The stretch forming process can create stronger parts, increase production, and reduce processing steps, but selecting a machine with best-in-class capabilities is essential. By Del Williams For manufacturers striving to increase profitability while expanding their...