robotics

At China’s inaugural National Advanced Manufacturing Conference (NAMC) that was held last month, Chinese President Xi Jinping asserted that China aims to use advanced manufacturing to “enhance the autonomy and…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently banned the sale in the US of “almost all” new mobile robots sourced from foreign countries. IEEE Spectrum (the link in the first sentence)…

Sangmin Lee went to TCT Asia back in March and reported on the event for 3DPrint.com. He wrote two articles arguing that China’s AM industry looks “ready to scale.” This…

In 2024, IperionX partnered with fastener firm Vegas Fasteners to jointly make fasteners for the US Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC). That DEVCOM component has been hit by funding…

Pip the Rabbit has a glowing belly and ears that wiggle when you press his paw. Inchy the Caterpillar crawls when you clap. Plate the Armadillo can curl himself into…

3D printing has been around for decades. For most of that time, it was a prototyping tool. Engineers used it to check if a design looked right before spending money…

Cockroaches have been surviving on Earth for more than 300 million years. They can crawl through tiny cracks, climb almost any surface, and adapt to harsh environments. Now, researchers have…

Q5D Technologies and Molrix will offer their advanced harness production manufacturing units to the US Army. One production cell will be used for the SkyFoundry project, while two further systems…

I was captivated when I saw my first Robot Factory 3D printer. The robust, precise machine was built to last. And this was in an era of very flimsy, disposable,…

6K Additive (ASX: 6KA), a U.S. supplier and manufacturer of metal powders for additive manufacturing (AM), has been very busy lately. I caught up with CEO Frank Roberts and Chief…

Las Vegas was the place to be last week for those interested in the latest gadgets and innovative technology solutions. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) welcomed over 4,000 exhibitors to…

The bankruptcy of Roomba contains within it a story of value engineering, relentless innovation by Chinese firms, and a novel segment that became ho-hum. At the same time, robot lawn…

Lately, Comau, the Italy-based manufacturer of robotic systems owned by One Equity Partners and automaker Stellantis, has formed a growing number of partnerships with companies in the additive manufacturing (AM)…

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have signed an agreement to collaborate on research into hydrogen energy systems, as well as an agreement to jointly develop…

In this week’s Webinar and Event Roundup, Stratasys continues its advanced training courses and its U.S. tour, while TriMech hosts a Technology Showcase, Endeavor 3D offers a webinar about robotics…

AML3D, the Australian original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) systems, has received an order from Australian contract manufacturer Century Engineering to convert the latter’s AML3D robotic…

In one of the boldest additive manufacturing (AM) industry launches in some time, Rosotics, the Arizona-based startup specializing in making robotic production ecosystems for the space and defense sectors, has…

Global industrial giant Siemens has announced that the company is taking steps to help bolster the US additive manufacturing (AM) industry. The efforts will surround Siemens’ Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration…

Global supply chains have demonstrated an almost eerie resilience in the face of one ongoing crisis after another in the last half a decade. Still, one often gets the feeling…

Taking its advanced solutions outside of its European home, ADAXIS launched its U.S. headquarters in March 2024, setting the stage for a transformative fusion of robotics and 3D printing technologies…

Inkbit, the Massachusetts-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of multi-material, AI-integrated 3D printers, has closed a $19 million financing round. Ingersoll Rand, a US giant in the industrial equipment sector, led…

We’ve got a busy week of 3D printing events ahead of us, in Texas, Florida, Washington, D.C., Shanghai, and more. Webinar offerings will cover medical models, PolyJet 3D printing, additive…

In this week’s 3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup, the Ceramics Expo is taking place in Michigan, Stratasys continues its advanced training courses, and SPE is holding a Polymer Characterization…

The Birch Wathen Lenox School’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, Birch Bots, eagerly participates in a New York City Regional Competition every year with a brand-new robot. For those unfamiliar,…