Dec 13

Dec 13 Transforming Robotic End of Arm Tooling with 3D Printing

Additive Manufacturing, CAD CAM, Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineers

The use of 3D printing for making robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) is a significant advancement in manufacturing. These components are crucial for industrial automation as they help robots boost factory production.

Oct 25

Oct 25 Print at the Point of Need: How 3D Printing Reduces Reliance on Outsourced Manufacturing Aid Components

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Additive Manufacturing, Engineer, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineers, Professional Engineer

In the realm of manufacturing, the production process often relies on various aids such as jigs, fixtures, and specialized tools to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and quality. Traditionally, manufacturers would outsource the production of these components, which could be costly, time-consuming, and limit flexibility. However, with the emergence of 3D printing technology, manufacturers now have the ability to reduce their reliance on outsourced manufacturing aid components.

Oct 6

Oct 6 3D Printed Mechanical Clock Video

Matthew Schowalter, CMfgT

Additive Manufacturing, STEM

This mechanical clock in the video was made with over two dozen 3d printed parts. It has brass bushings and steel shafts. It was inspired by a mechanical watch design, but the parts are laid out in-line and scaled up six times larger than a mechanical watch.

Sep 30

Sep 30 3D Printed Clock

Matthew Schowalter, CMfgT

Additive Manufacturing, Manufacturing

I have designed and built a 3D printed clock that has over two dozen printed parts in it. My aspirations for doing this started when I bought mechanical watch movements and disassembled them to see how they work. The clock that I printed was inspired by a mechanical watch movement, but it is scaled up in size by six times.