MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Intrepid | September 19, 2022
Intrepid Automation, a manufacturing technology company that develops custom, end-to-end solutions for large scale manufacturing customers using 3D print technology and materials, announced this week the launch of the “Valkyrie” system: a large-format, industrial-grade, modular tool for manufacturing customers to quickly scale production of printed patterns, molds, and parts.
The Valkyrie system, with a build area of 660mm by 760mm by 560mm, has customer-validated print speeds of up to 44mm/hour using IntrepidCast LF resins, allowing customers to produce end-use parts up to 10x faster than legacy SLA processes.
“Most 3D print manufacturing processes today are slow, expensive, deliver inconsistent accuracy, and are difficult to scale, Our systems solve for all of these challenges.”
-Ben Wynne, CEO of Intrepid Automation.
Valkyrie systems run on Intrepid’s patented mDLP technology, a process that uses an array of highly-calibrated digital light sources to project a single image at once, rather than tracing image outlines as is with legacy SLA processes. As part of close partnerships with multiple industrial-scale resin suppliers, the company has been able to develop and validate custom materials for applications in both investment casting patterns (IntrepidCast LF resin family) and rigid part/mold production (Intrepid ThermoRigid resin family) on Valkyrie systems.
About Intrepid:
Intrepid Automation creates custom, industrial-scale additive manufacturing systems for high volume production: 3D printers, software, materials, automation, and quality control. Our end-to-end systems integrate high-speed, patented modular DLP technology with materials optimized for additive manufacturing to produce end-use parts with less waste and a smaller carbon footprint.
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3D PRINTING
3DX Industries | September 28, 2022
3DX Industries, Inc. (DDDX) (the “Company” or “3DX”), a state of the art advanced manufacturer specializing in additive 3D Metal Printing and advanced subtractive manufacturing technologies, provides an update to shareholders on select projects.
Assemblies for the Medical Device Industry
3DX Industries manufactured an assembly consisting of 6061 aluminum (aircraft grade) for our client Phillips Medical. Phillips Medical is a subsidiary of Koninklijke Philips N.V., commonly shortened to Philips, which is a Dutch multinational billion-dollar corporation headquartered in Amsterdam and trading on the New York Stock Exchange. According to The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), the medical device industry in the USA alone is $43 billion with a projected 1.5% annual growth.
Parts for the Construction Industry
3DX Industries crafted bridge erection parts for Marcon Construction. These parts, machined out of 1018 steel, are used when constructing bridges to align the beams. Marcon, a Canadian company, supports and services large commercial clients across the globe. The parts manufactured by 3DX were approximately .5 x 8 x 10 inches and are critical components to bridge infrastructure. 3DX looks forward to continuing to support companies in this industry, providing manufacturing services from basic building maintenance parts to major construction projects, positioning 3DX into this multi billion-dollar industry.
Heavy Duty Turnbuckles for the Marine Industry
3DX Industries continues providing solutions for the marine industry including the production of turnbuckles to be used on large vessels. These vessels may include military ships, cruise ships, commercial shipping container vessels, yachts and large barges. The turnbuckles currently produced by 3DX Industries, Inc were made from 8640 Tool Steel and measure 3 feet by 5 inches in diameter. The large vessel industry is projected to grow from USD $170.75 billion in 2021 to USD $188.57 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 1.43% in forecast period.
Nylon Sheaves for the Oil & Gas Sector
3DX Industries is manufacturing nylon sheaves for one of its customers in the Oil & Gas sector. These sheaves are used in oil extraction from ground reservoirs. As part of the pumping mechanism this part is a critical component in the process. 3DX has manufactured both additive and subtractive parts for this industry which has a reported market size measured by revenue, of $812.0 billion in 2022.
“The purpose of this update is to provide our shareholders with a better understanding of our capabilities and the range of industries we are actively involved with. We continue to work with major corporations to deliver precision high quality parts and assemblies in a timely manner. Our goal is to continue to stay on top of leading manufacturing technologies to deliver Made in the USA precision manufactured components to our customers.”
-Roger Janssen, President and CEO, 3DX Industries.
About the3DX Industries:
3DX Industries, Inc. (DDDX) is an OTCM traded Advanced Manufacturing company capable of producing a wide range of products using additive and subtractive manufacturing processes. Our growth strategy includes utilizing cutting edge technology to enhance manufacturing techniques combined with consolidating the manufacturing sector through targeted acquisitions aimed at increasing revenues and building a strong asset base under the company.
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MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Musashi Seimitsu Industry | September 20, 2022
SIXAI, the parent company of 634AI, the developers of MAESTRO, announced plans for the worldwide deployment of the most advanced AI-powered mobile robot system within the next few years. North America is among the regions under consideration for early distribution of the AMRs. The worldwide deployment is part of an initial plan to place 200 autonomous mobile robots across 35 global manufacturing facilities owned and operated by the tier-1 auto parts manufacturer Musashi Seimitsu. Within North America, Musashi owns facilities in Battle Creek, Michigan and Arthur, Ontario, and San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
The MAESTRO-orchestrated AMRs will help automate Musashi’s operations, which supply parts to the world’s top auto and motorcycle manufacturers. MAESTRO features a control tower that provides a bird’s eye view of the manufacturing floor and a central AI-powered processing unit that enables a fully coordinated operation–from tracking and tracing the movement of goods and equipment to identifying hazards and obstacles. This new technology creates a safer workforce, where AMRs carry out rigorous and repetitive tasks, while humans handle specialized jobs. The goal is to realize the vision of Industry 4.0, where robots and humans complement one another, freeing up employees to take on jobs that are more fulfilling.
This marriage of man and machine will help solve one of today’s most vexing workplace challenges: staffing shortages. MAESTRO has been developed by 634AI to create more automated intra-logistics operations and to better coordinate activity, creating environments where man-driven forklifts, employees, and robots can operate in sync and with greater safety.
“The future is a hybrid job market with robots and AI working in harmony with humans, COVID-19 has exposed workforce and supply chain vulnerabilities and has revealed the need for better ways to serve humanity. However, well before the pandemic, we understood the importance of incorporating robots to address workforce shortages and advance manufacturing. What SIXAI and Musashi are doing today will increase productivity and safety in industries worldwide. We’re thrilled to work with Musashi Seimitsu to help innovative companies realize better, more reliable, and safer ways to handle their products, We are pioneering the way forward for manufacturing and distribution. The possibilities are endless; airline baggage and cargo, semiconductors and general freight industries could all benefit from our robots.“
-Ran Poliakine Founder and CEO SIXAI.
The deployment of AMRs comes after two years of developing and testing MAESTRO in Musashi Seimitsu’s manufacturing facilities in Japan. Musashi is a major shareholder in 634AI.
The robots will be deployed in phases, first as a pilot, followed by ramped-up integration over the course of the next several years. The AMRs require low maintenance and cost far less than competing models, making them the optimal choice for companies facing labor shortages and looking for cost-effective solutions.
“We have been heavily investing in automation and AI capabilities over the past few years, with a vision to create a more humane workplace where people no longer carry out tedious, repetitive, unrewarding tasks, 634AI’s distinct approach for industrial floor management and control allows people and machines to effectively work side-by-side in a much safer environment. We look forward to a fruitful deployment of this next-generation technology across our global manufacturing sites.”
-Isaku Takeshi, CIO of Musashi Seimitsu.
SIXAI, together with its partner company Musashi, is also investing in a company that sells AI-enabled Visual Control Inspectors to automotive and other manufacturers in Japan to boost their productivity and the accuracy of the inspection process. Manufacturers will have the option to “hire” robots as well.
About SIXAI:
SIXAI brings advanced technology and AI into traditional industries to improve productivity to better serve people around the world. Established by Israeli entrepreneur Ran Poliakine, the company identifies manufacturing and distribution shortcomings and provides solutions that improve performance and lower cost. SIXAI specializes in technology integration into legacy industries. Captain’s Eye, a maritime AI company, is one such enterprise, performing real-time detection of security threats, leaks, safety violations, and cargo movement for shipping companies. SIXAI also acquires companies in the local and international market, mainly in the fields of AI, robotics, green energy, cyber and fintech. SIXAI recently signed an exclusive agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), one of the world’s leading military and aerospace manufacturers to identify military technologies that can be converted to civilian use.
About Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd:
Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. is a tier-1 global manufacturer of auto parts for automobiles and motorcycles. Headquartered in Toyohashi, Japan, the company has manufacturing sites in 14 countries, including Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Thailand, and Vietnam. Musashi specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing powertrain products such as differential assemblies, planetary gear assemblies, transmission gears and assemblies, and reduction gears for xEVs, which are supplied to global major OEMs and Tier1s. Linkage and suspension products are also strategic products of Musashi.
About 634AI:
634AI was founded to enable the greater resilience and business continuity of organizations in an ever-changing world. Our mission is to simplify industrial mobility and allow safer, smarter operations – for everyone, everywhere. The company developed MAESTRO, a Computer Vision and AI-powered control tower that streamlines management of anything mobile on an industrial floor. MAESTRO gives superpowers to the most ordinary industrial space. Its semantic analytics, generated from a panoptic view of the floor, enables customers a fully coordinated operation of anything mobile – be it track and trace movements of goods and equipment, real time safety alerts for man driven vehicles, or navigating fleets of generic autonomous mobile robotic platforms, all through a unified and flexible modular system, with greater safety, at an affordable price. 634AI is on a mission to make a safer and smarter industrial mobility – from the industrial floor to the airport terminal, the warehouse floor or the hospital floor, and beyond.
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