Rachael Pasini

Hannover Messe is taking place in Hannover, Germany, from April 22 to 26. At the event, Schneider Electric is presenting its vision for automation

Space logistics startup The Exploration Company is advancing sustainable space exploration by leveraging Ansys simulation solutions to develop its modular and reusable space vehicle, Nyx.

The first stop of the worldwide COMSOL Conference 2024 tour is slated to be held in Boston, MA, on October 2–4.

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced the election of three individuals to its board of directors for the next term.

Materialise and Renishaw have announced a partnership to increase efficiency and productivity for manufacturers using Renishaw's additive manufacturing (AM) systems. Through the partnership, Renishaw system users will benefit from Materialise's next-generation build processor software tailored to the RenAM 500 series of metal AM systems. They will also have access to Magics, Materialise's leading data and build preparation software. This will enable users of Renishaw's AM systems to build a seamless workflow from design to 3D-printed part, control and customize their 3D printing process, reduce production time, and increase the efficiency of their AM operations.

Creaform, a business of Ametek, unveiled its next-generation scanners with the introduction of the HandyScan Black+ Elite and the complete redesign of the HandyScan Silver and HandyScan Silver Elite.

Accufacture, in collaboration with Meltio and Fanuc America, recently introduced the Alchemist 1, an innovative all-in-one additive manufacturing robotic workcell made in the U.S.

Aerospace is a key industry that uses additive manufacturing (AM) technologies for end-use parts. However, post-processing remains a barrier to adoption and scaling production. Rivelin Robotics has been developing an autonomous post-processing solution with its Netshape Robots to help metal AM users scale.

Siemens Digital Industries Software has created a new program to credential students, recognize career readiness, and help create a stronger pipeline of

Industry 4.0 aims to increase efficiency, productivity, quality, and sustainability while optimizing supply chains and workforces. It sounds like a tall order, but as more manufacturers adopt the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), edge devices, and cloud-based technologies, the more such efforts are realized.