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VulcanForms raises $355 million to ‘pioneer industrial-scale digital manufacturing infrastructure’

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VulcanForms, an MIT-born company that builds and operates advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure, has raised $355 million and is valued at over $1 billion.

VulcanForms’ investors include Eclipse Ventures, Stata Venture Partners, Fontinalis Partners, D1 Capital Partners, Standard Investments, Atlas Innovate, Boston Seed Capital, Industry Ventures, and the Simkins Family.

The company also revealed its first two digital production facilities, in Devens, MA and Newburyport, MA, capturing the full value chain for precision metal components and assemblies. [Read more…] about VulcanForms raises $355 million to ‘pioneer industrial-scale digital manufacturing infrastructure’

Comau to automate production of hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers for ‘multiple clients’

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Comau says it is working with “multiple clients in different parts of the world” to automate the production of fuel cells and electrolyzers.

By leveraging its knowledge and expertise in electrification and renewable energies, Comau is helping facilitate the creation of reliable, zero-emission power.

It is doing so by developing a proprietary solutions portfolio to automate key process steps, including cell preparation and stacking, leak testing and more, as part of its commitment to lowering the price point of fuel cell and electrolyzer manufacturing. [Read more…] about Comau to automate production of hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers for ‘multiple clients’

Fictiv secures $100 million in funding to solve ‘urgent supply chain risks’

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Fictiv, a provider of on-demand manufacturing, has closed a $100 million Series E funding round.

Fictiv says this investment will advance its mission to accelerate product innovation with an expanded focus on decreasing supply chain risk through its best-in-category technology and product experience.

This unique combination of benefits helps Fictiv’s customers tackle both the continuous, competitive pressures to innovate faster and address the relentless, daily supply chain disruptions. [Read more…] about Fictiv secures $100 million in funding to solve ‘urgent supply chain risks’

Scythe Robotics surpasses 5,000 reservations for zero-emissions autonomous mower

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Scythe Robotics, the creator of advanced, commercial-grade autonomous solutions for the landscaping industry, has surpassed 5,000 reservations for its all-electric, fully autonomous mower, Scythe M.52.

Further, as the company scales alongside this significant demand, Scythe announced the appointments of Brian Merkel, formerly a head of manufacturing and production for SpaceX Starlink, as head of manufacturing for Scythe, as well as former Magic Leap lead recruiter, Jen Mongeois, as head of talent acquisition.

Founded in 2018, Scythe is transforming the $115 billion commercial landscaping industry, which despite being plagued for years by painful labor shortages has not seen substantial technological innovation in decades. [Read more…] about Scythe Robotics surpasses 5,000 reservations for zero-emissions autonomous mower

Lenovo opens first European manufacturing facility in Hungary

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Computer giant Lenovo has officially opened the doors to its first in-house manufacturing facility in Europe.

Based in Ullo, Hungary, the factory focuses primarily on building server infrastructure, storage systems and high-end PC workstations used by customers throughout the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.

Extending Lenovo’s international manufacturing operations, the investment represents significant economic potential for both the private and public sectors in Hungary, with increased production capacity, greater potential for collaboration with local vendors, and the creation of new job openings. [Read more…] about Lenovo opens first European manufacturing facility in Hungary

ASME updates 3D printing standard to streamline production

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Since the 1940s, engineers have used a common design language – a set of definitions, symbols and practices – to draft engineering drawings that can serve as clear manufacturing blueprints or inspection checklists.

While this system still works well for many traditional manufacturing methods, it has not equipped engineers to produce clear and consistent design documents for additive manufacturing, commonly called 3D printing. And the absence of standard methods of communication leaves room for information about 3D-printing designs to be lost in translation.

This week the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) published an updated standard – based in large part on research by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) – that includes language specifically for 3D printing. [Read more…] about ASME updates 3D printing standard to streamline production

Jendamark and DOBOT Shake Hands to Bring the Future of Automation to India

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Press release

World-leading collaborative robot manufacturer DOBOT has unveiled a core Indian distribution partner Jendamark

In 2014, Jendamark Automation entered the Indian market and offered the Indian customers a unique mix of world-class engineering, following Jendamark’s motto “Passionate about technology, focused on people”.

Since then, Jendamark India has delivered turnkey solutions to optimize manufacturing. The company has pioneered Industry 4.0 by implementing AR, VR and software solutions and developed the “ODIN Eco System” platform. [Read more…] about Jendamark and DOBOT Shake Hands to Bring the Future of Automation to India

IIOT trends in 2022

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The Covid-19 outbreak has forced industries to automate processes with Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) and digitize their operations as much as possible.

Within manufacturing and supply chain industry, most organizations have taken measures to transition to Industry 4.0 so they can continuously automate and improve conventional industrial and manufacturing processes and cut down wherever possible during this recession.

Following are a few IIOT trends that we are hoping to see for the rest of 2022. [Read more…] about IIOT trends in 2022

Reasons to Consider a Career in the Manufacturing Industry

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The manufacturing industry has always been a ripe place for employment. It is continually growing and expanding due to research and development.

Many people don’t realize just how rewarding a career in this industry can be. The job requires attention to detail, passion, and commitment.

Below are some reasons why you should strongly consider a career in the manufacturing industry. [Read more…] about Reasons to Consider a Career in the Manufacturing Industry

Wikifactory secures $2.5 million funding to expand its manufacturing marketplace

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Wikifactory, an online platform for collaboratively creating physical products, has secured $2.5 million in pre-series A funding from existing shareholders and new investors including, Seier Capital, the investment vehicle of Lars Seier Christensen. This brings Wikifactory’s funding to date to a total of nearly $8 million.

Wikifactory enables developers, designers, engineers and startups from across the globe to collaborate, prototype and produce hardware solutions in real-time that solve real world problems.

The company is working to build the Internet of Production, which is an emerging concept of a distributed, interoperable, open standards-based system, linking together product definitions, software services, and manufacturing-as-a-service (MaaS) solutions. [Read more…] about Wikifactory secures $2.5 million funding to expand its manufacturing marketplace