The increasing importance and urgency of sustainability, particularly within the manufacturing sector, cannot be overstated. Traditionally, manufacturing has been synonymous with significant waste production, leading to environmental challenges that demand immediate attention. As we navigate an era
Materialise and nTop have joined forces in a groundbreaking collaboration designed to advance additive manufacturing (AM) by integrating nTop Core, nTop's implicit modeling API, with Materialise’s Magics 3D Print Suite and NxG Build Processor. This partnership is poised to streamline the d
Formic, a pioneering provider of Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) automation solutions for U.S. manufacturers, has recently raised an impressive $27.4 million in Series A financing. The funding round, led by Blackhorn Ventures and supported by several notable investors, underscores a growing industry
Maryland has recently been awarded a $1 million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains. This generous grant is part of a larger $50 million federal initiative designed to expedite the national adoption of smart manufacturing technologies across the
The transformation of manufacturing processes through advanced technologies heralds a new era for industry, often referred to as Industry 4.0. Smart factories, a key component of this era, utilize cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the Internet of
The off-site construction industry, despite its numerous benefits, including reduced construction time and enhanced quality control, has been plagued by inefficiencies and a heavy reliance on manual processes. However, advancements in automation technology promise to revolutionize this sector,
