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Manufacturing Technology

Stratasys | November 06, 2023

Stratasys introduces the F3300 3D printer, offering high speed, uptime, and quality for targeting manufacturing industries with high demands. The F3300 empowers manufacturers to accelerate product development and address global supply chain challenges, delivering a strong return on investment. The latest printer will be unveiled during a live event hosted by the company on November 7. Stratasys, a leader in additive manufacturing and polymer 3D printing solutions will showcase its latest F3300 Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printer at the Formnext conference, held in Germany from November 7 to 10. This printer offers exceptional value to manufacturing customers with reduced labor, higher part quality and yield, as well as maximized uptime. The solutions provided by Stratasys provide customers a competitive edge at every stage of the product value chain. These solutions include smart and networked 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and components on demand. The most successful companies in the world go to Stratasys to improve health care, provide agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and alter product design. Key Advancements Faster Print Speeds: Increased gantry speeds, speedier extrusion rates, and autocalibration. Higher Part Quality and Yields: Up to 25% improvement in accuracy and repeatability with autocalibration. Maximized Uptime: Machine monitoring, extruder redundancy, and an operator-friendly interface design. Cost Savings: Offers 25-45% savings compared to other Stratasys FDM solutions. Rich Garrity, Stratasys' Chief Industrial Business Unit Officer, remarked that the next-generation AM system empowers customers to scale production and reduce the need to compromise between traditional and additive manufacturing solutions. He added that the conventional capacity limitations, rising global supply chain challenges, and application complexity are incredibly stressful for manufacturing, and F3300 will empower buyers to accelerate product development, allowing faster innovation and maximized ROI. F3300 printer expands the range of production capabilities and provides performance-oriented manufacturers with the most expansive variety of best-in-class FDM printers. The F3300 is the latest addition to the FDM family, which includes the F900, F770, F450mc, and the F123 series. F3300 complements Stratasys’ F900, known for its dependability, use of high-performance materials, and large capacity. Built for manufacturing by the inventors, the F3300 will be the most sophisticated industrial 3D printer in the market. Its advanced features and design will transform how additive manufacturing is used in demanding industries like automotive, government/military, aerospace and service bureaus. The F3300 is expected to be available for shipment from 2024. Stratasys will host a live event on November 7 at 5:30 p.m. CET to uncover the F3300.

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Pitney Bowes | October 11, 2023

Ambi Robotics and Pitney Bowes deploy AI-powered AmbiSort B-Series for efficient parcel sorting. The collaborative innovation streamlines ecommerce logistics to meet evolving demands quickly. The AmbiSort B-Series offers automation, reduced operating costs, and adaptability to various sorting use cases across the U.S. Ambi Robotics, an AI-powered robotic sorting solutions leader for supply chain operations, and Pitney Bowes, a leader in shipping and mailing providing logistics, technology, and financial services, announced the deployment of the new AmbiSort B-Series sorting solution for middle-mile operations, enhancing productivity, accuracy, and worker safety in the logistics industry. This AmbiSort B-Series is designed to reduce operating costs, automate sorting operations, and adapt to various use cases, including interfacility sortation, zone-skipping, and more. Ryan Hannon, VP at Industrial Engineering and Collaborative Innovation at Pitney Bowes, discussed the impact of automation on working conditions and the creation of new roles in the logistics sector. Jim Liefer, CEO of Ambi Robotics, remarked, The successful deployment of the AmbiSort B-Series is the result of strategic and collaborative innovation between the two companies. Pitney Bowes is the pioneer of the smart logistics future and has been at the forefront of transforming warehouse work to align with demands of constant ecommerce. This partnership serves as a model of collaborative innovation and sets a high bar for future of supply chain modernization. [Source – Business Wire] Building on their partnership that initially focused on last-mile operations, the AmbiSort B-Series accelerates parcel sorting in Pitney Bowes ecommerce hubs, addressing the evolving demands of ecommerce logistics. This deployment spans Pitney Bowes ecommerce hubs across the U.S., reflecting the demand for enhanced automation in the logistics industry. As global parcel volume surpasses 161 billion annually, the adoption of automated solutions like the AmbiSort B-Series allows logistics and delivery companies to meet the growing demands of e-commerce quickly. Stephanie Cannon, Senior Vice President of Operations Excellence and Collaborative Innovation at Pitney Bowes, emphasized the need to meet the demands of the current ecommerce. She mentioned the necessity to scale technological solutions rapidly to address these demands. Stephanie stated that Pitney Bowes collaborated with some of the most innovative companies in the industry to simplify B2C ecommerce logistics for their clients. She further explained that their partnership with Ambi Robotics enabled them to create a sortation system that addressed a specific requirement and swiftly implemented it across their ecommerce hubs, thereby increasing capacity for their clients in preparation for the peak season.

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Digital Transformation

Business Wire | October 30, 2023

Rockwell Automation, Inc. the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Verve Industrial Protection, a cybersecurity software and services company that focuses specifically on industrial environments, expanding the offerings of Rockwell with an industry-leading asset inventory system and vulnerability management solution. A recent Rockwell Automation report found that operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) attacks are on the rise, with 60% of the incidents studied resulting in operational disruption. As companies continually add hardware and software alongside legacy equipment in plants, many organizations struggle to manage and protect these assets across an expanded attack surface, increasing the potential for cyberattacks. Meanwhile, the industry is plagued with significant resource and talent shortages needed to implement and manage operational technology (OT) cybersecurity programs. The Verve Security Center platform enables real-time asset inventory, vulnerability management, and risk remediation that will strengthen Rockwell’s current offerings and address these issues. said Matt Fordenwalt, Rockwell’s senior vice president, Lifecycle Services. The foundation of OT cybersecurity starts with visibility into assets – you can’t protect what you don’t know you have. This continues to be a critical challenge for manufacturers. With the Verve acquisition, our customers can quickly assess their assets, prioritize risk, and apply countermeasures to mitigate vulnerabilities – all within a single platform. The addition of Verve to our suite of solutions allows customers to further build resiliency and continuously improve the security, safety, and availability of their operations. [Source:Business Wire] The Verve Security Center platform was built to provide IT-level security while addressing the unique challenges of the OT environment. At the center of the Verve platform is an asset inventory system that recognizes all industrial assets, regardless of manufacturer. Verve’s proprietary approach communicates directly with the assets, gathering critical information without impacting network performance and interrupting production. It then aggregates a wide range of data sources, including Rockwell’s partner technologies, into its platform as a “single pane of glass” that provides actionable insight for customers to quickly address their highest risk assets. Verve professional services also provide ongoing remediation, along with strategic roadmap and business case development, further deepening Rockwell’s cybersecurity consulting capabilities. Going forward, customers will benefit from comprehensive capabilities that span the entire attack continuum with the combined expertise of Verve, Rockwell, and Rockwell’s technology partnerships. “We are excited about the opportunity to join Rockwell, the leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, to further secure manufacturers’ assets around the world,” said John Livingston, CEO of Verve Industrial. “Our platform has helped clients mitigate thousands of vulnerabilities and is an important addition to Rockwell’s OT cybersecurity solutions, providing actionable intelligence to quickly mitigate cybersecurity risks, so that manufacturing facilities can stay up and running.” The acquisition is subject to customary approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of Rockwell’s fiscal year 2024. At close, Verve will report into Rockwell’s Lifecycle Services operating segment.

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