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  • Why Manufacturing Companies Should Be Using DevOps

    DevOps is one of the most popular methodologies for technology companies today. With so much discussion about it, it’s easy to assume DevOps is merely a buzzword and only applicable to the tech ...


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    https://news.thomasnet.com/featured/why-manufacturing-companies-should-be-using-devops/3798

  • Cubesat carries first 3D-printed space antenna

    Dubbed IOD-1 GEMS, the miniaturised weather observing and forecasting technology is the first of the Satellite Applications Catapult’s In-Orbit Demonstration Programme, which is funded by Innova...


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    https://www.theengineer.co.uk/cubesat-weather/3788

  • A 3D Printed Mouse Skull Implant Gives Researchers a Window to the Brain

    A transparent 3D-printed skull is giving researchers a glimpse into the brain to gain insight into diseases and brain injuries such as concussions, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Res...


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    https://www.engineering.com/DesignerEdge/DesignerEdgeArticles/ArticleID/18955/A-3D-Printed-Mouse-Skull-Implant-Gives-Researchers-a-Window-to-the-Brain.aspx3790

  • Printing success: why intellectual property is key to large-scale 3D printing

    Quick, cost effective, efficient – more and more businesses are using 3D printing to carve out a niche in their sector, particularly if their product or service requires customisation. Recent ad...


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    http://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/printing-success-why-intellectual-property-is-key-to-large-scale-3d-printing3791

  • As Manufacturing Goes Digital, Employees Become Our Biggest Advantage

    The future of modern manufacturing relies on more than next-generation technologies to optimize the factory floor. Engaging and empowering the next-generation workforce is the key to undergoing a succ...


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    https://www.manufacturing.net/article/2019/04/manufacturing-goes-digital-employees-become-our-biggest-advantage3792

  • VA Looks to Create Artificial Organs, Even Bones, With 3D Printing

    A veteran at a VA medical center had been diagnosed with a tumor in his one remaining kidney. Facing possible dialysis for the rest of his life, the former service member was anxious about surgery and...


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    https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/04/17/va-looks-create-artificial-organs-even-bones-3d-printing.html3777

  • Big Push in Germany to Enable 3D Printing in Automotive Industry

    3D printing and additive manufacturing have become a matter of national importance in Germany, and to the automotive industry overall. Several organizations-along with the ongoing support of the Fraun...


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    https://3dprint.com/241657/germany-big-push-bmbf-ibam-instill-3d-printing-am-processes-automotive-industry/3778

  • What They Don’t Tell You About 3D Printing PLA

    In the desktop 3D printing community, polylactic acid is easily one of the most popular plastics. This is due in large part to the fact that it’s easy to print with, does not emit nearly as many...


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    https://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/ArticleID/18956/What-They-Dont-Tell-You-About-3D-Printing-PLA.aspx3789

  • Scientists create 3D printed heart using patient cells

    The research, carried out at Tel Aviv University in Israel, could have major implications for cardiology, with heart disease one of the leading causes of death worldwide. While heart structures have b...


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    https://www.theengineer.co.uk/heart-3dprint-tel-aviv/3765

EVENTS

Conferences

Smart Manufacturing Uprising

SMART MANUFACTURING UPRISING

April 22-24, 2019
This 3-day conference will showcase the world's best manufacturing practices, where current concerns and opportunities are not glossed over but structured to meet the demands of the industry and its entire ecosystem, highlighting smart factories, innovative operation strategies, best industry us...

International Conference on Material and Manufacturing Technology

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

April 26-28, 2019
With the past success, our objective of ICMMT is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Material and Manufacturing Technology. This conference provides ...

International Conference on Computer and Digital Manufacturing

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTER AND DIGITAL MANUFACTURING

April 26-28, 2019
The main objective of ICCDM 2019 is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, experts, scholars as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their latest research results and development activities in computer and digital manufacturing. Moreover, this conference wil...

Manufacturing, People & Tech Conference - Improving Productivity

MANUFACTURING, PEOPLE & TECH CONFERENCE - IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY

April 30-30, 2019
Create High-Performing Cultures With Strategic Methods of Attracting, Developing & Engaging Talent & Applying The Latest Technologies & Industry 4.0 In Practice. A One-Day, Industry-Led Conference & Networking Event, 30th April 2019, Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham. Practical ...

TCT + PERSONALISE ASIA 2017

TCT + PERSONALISE ASIA 2017

March 08-10, 2017
Sponsored
TCT Asia is entering its third year and has quickly become one of Asia's premier 3D technology events for the design, development and manufacturing communities. First held in 2015, TCT Asia quickly outgrew the Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing and will for 201...

Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo

FOOD AUTOMATION & MANUFACTURING CONFERENCE AND EXPO

April 14-17, 2019
Food Engineering's Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo (FA&M) is a 2 ½ day event that brings food and beverage processors and suppliers together to gain valuable information on the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing, automation, sustainability, and foo...

3D Design and Engineering Conference

3D DESIGN AND ENGINEERING CONFERENCE

April 16-16, 2019
Designers and engineers have grown up with milling and drilling as the manufacturing technologies for developing products. With 3D Printing/Additive manufacturing new opportunities arise but also new pitfalls. The 3D printing technology allows the designer to stay closer to the final product.

3D Printing Materials Conference

3D PRINTING MATERIALS CONFERENCE

April 16-16, 2019
3D printing is hot and has emerged as manufacturing technology with a thousand uses spread across a very diverse user base. The ongoing development of new materials does not only have an impact on the quality of the 3D printed end product, it opens new markets and it has a positive influence on the ...

 

Webinars

APR 24, 2019 | 10:00 AM
HOW GLANBIA RESOLVES PRODUCTION PROBLEMS QUICKLY
During this webinar, attendees will learn how Glanbia met their mission to be one of the world’s top producing nutrition companies in this modern facility by investing in new, powerful tools to support the Food and Beverage industry, ensuring on-time, on-spec delivery of products. Wi...
APR 25, 2019 | 11:00 am
BATTERY FORMATION: A CRUCIAL STEP IN THE BATTERY PRODUCTION PROCESS
The years to come will be dominated by battery-powered applications and EVs (Electric Vehicles). A major processing step during battery production is battery formation. Besides explaining what battery formation is, technical experts will dive deeper into the requirements of battery formati...
APR 25, 2019 | 11:00 a.m.
NEXT GEN TECHNOLOGIES ENABLING CONNECTED MANUFACTURING
In Industry 4.0 companies are embarking on the transformative journey. The desire to gain new business insights from data, the availability of affordable IoT infrastructure, move to the edge, AI and the advent of 5G is driving strong demand. Hear from a panel of experts how manufacturers a...
APR 30, 2019
THE TECHONOMICS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Metallic 3D printing, also called Additive Manufacturing, has made the leap from rapid prototyping to a recognized production method for aerospace. It offers several advantages which can now be used for industrial production at the highest level. The webinar will include a brief overview o...
MAY 01, 2019 | 2:00 p.m.
MOVING MANUFACTURING BEYOND LEAN WITH DIGITALIZATION AND IIOT
Many manufacturers have leaned out their processes so that the product physically flows efficiently down the line. But what about digitally? Can they look at all their data and glean insights from it? Do they digitally capture all the data they need to perform a thorough analysis to go bey...
MAY 02, 2019 | 10:00 AM
ASPENONE® V11 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SYNERGIES
During this webinar we will take a close look into each process and how they overlap, the people involved, and show how AspenTech’s industry-leading technology extends vertical integration capabilities and changes the way manufacturing organizations operate.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR INTEGRATED ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DEVICES
3D-printed electronics deliver benefits that mirror those of 3D-printed mechanical parts. Integrate the two processes into one hybrid solution to amplify the advantages in time savings, cost reduction and design flexibility to achieve unmatched efficiencies and create revolutionary product...
3D PRINTING BUILDS MANUFACTURING INNOVATIONS
This webinar will discuss how 3D printing technology is enabling innovations in the manufacturing industry. Deciding whether to integrate 3D printing and how to leverage it with existing design, development, and manufacturing processes requires an understanding of the types of printers, ma...
HEXAGON METROLOGY: BRIDGING 3D METROLOGY & PROCESS CONTROL FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
In this webinar, you heard more on how our customers: Deploy our advanced measurement systems both in measuring rooms and the production shop floors in ways which complement each other and increase efficiency Evaluate and implement in-line / near the line or off-line dimensional control st...
ROFIN WEBINAR: STATE-OF-THE-ART LASERS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
This webinar covered how to select the most suitable laser technology for specific automotive applications, taking into account the very latest developments and application techniques.
ZEISS WEBINAR: SYSTEMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE IN CAR BODY CONSTRUCTION
ZEISS's new solutions focused approach closes the gap between precise and flexible analysis through automated high-performance sample and batch measurements to 100% control with in-line inspection systems in the production line. With a complete product portfolio including: horizontal m...
NIKON WEBINAR: LASER RADAR: NEXT-GENERATION CMM FOR SHOP FLOOR CAR BODY INSPECTION
In this webinar, we look at how the non-contact Laser Radar is providing OEMs with an effective alternative to the traditional horizontal arm CMMs and/or fixed inline camera systems for automated inspection of sheet metal components, body-in-white (BIW) and finished cars. We’ll outli...

RESOURCES

The U.S. solid-state lighting (SSL) industry sits on the cusp of major technology advances that will revolutionize the industry and greatly accelerate energy efficiency here and around the world. In 2...

Traditional modes of manufacturing have given way to ‘virtual factories’ and 3D manufacturing. The industry has come a long way and will continue to evolve. This paper throws light on what...

Global competition, price deflation and rising commodity costs are eroding product-based profit margins for manufacturers. Developing and delivering superior aftermarket services is, therefore, a comp...

With all the buzz around IoT, it is easy for industrial manufacturers and their service business heads to get carried away with the hype and rush headlong in to IoT initiatives. While IoT opens up a w...

The Manufacturing industry is realizing benefit ts of mobile applications in driving productivity and optimization, reducing costs, improving efficiency and enabling better field service, however, com...

Manufacturers spend significant amounts of money on research and development (R&D) to create new products. Unfortunately, globalization and technology have made imitation of products easier. Seein...

Why your shop floor today begs IT as the economy improves, manufacturing is witnessing unprecedented turmoil. Manufacturing is moving to low cost geographies....

A recent study indicates that manufacturers have a long way to go in using warrenty best practices , data and analytics to bring down their after sales cost....

The volume, velocity and complexity of data is growing exponentially. equipment, devices process and even consumer actions are generating data....