Belgian 3D printing company Aerosint has invented what it calls the “first multi-material powder bed 3D printing process,” enabling high-performance polymer 3D printing with zero waste and extensive material possibilities. via Tumblr Aerosint develops first commercial multi-powder SLS 3D printer
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Australian metal AM specialist Aurora Labs has partnered with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia’s national science group, to advance the former’s metal 3D printing technology and additive manufacturing applications on the whole. via Tumblr Aurora Labs, CSIRO sign A$100K deal to advance metal 3D printing and services Just a handful of months into the Rick and Morty inter-season hiatus, and fans are already itching for more of the animated hilarity. Some, as we’ve learnt, have even turned to making their own Rick and Morty spin-offs. via Tumblr Maker 3D prints & animates sneakiest, most mischievous Tiny Rick from Rick and Morty According to a recent report published by the International Data Corporation (IDC), the Asia-Pacific (APEJ) region of the world will see a significant growth in 3D printing spending over the next five years. By 2021, it estimates that spending will reach $3.6 billion with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.4%. via Tumblr IDC reports Asia-Pacific 3D printing spending to increase to $3.6 billion by 2021 The transition into a successful digital company has been a struggle in the printing industry for decades. As Fortune 500 companies struggle to become digital companies, it is worthwhile to see if we can learn from their experiences. This article is the first in a two-part series of Lessons Learned from companies that have successfully implemented digital technologies. For those that have lived through this transition, you may have already learned about the new skills needed, new staffing requirements and cultural changes (web to print, HTML, IT and Print MIS, on-call, remote and telecommuting staff). For large enterprise companies, new positions include digital strategists, chief digital offers, digital marketing managers and others. Why most executives admit their companies are not prepared for disruptions caused by digital changes Despite the creation of these new roles, most executives admit that their companies are not prepared for the disruptions that are occurring due to digital changes. Almost 9 out of 10 respondents to a survey by MIT Sloan Management Review and Deloitte admit that their industries will be changed by new digital technologies, but only 44% reported they are prepared. This study asked 3700 business executives, managers, and analysts in 131 countries and 27 different industries about their success in transitioning into a digital company. The research entitled, Aligning the Organization for its Digital Future (2016), divided respondents into those that are: early in the transition (32%), developing or in the middle of the transition (42%), and mature or those who have successfully gone through the transition (26%). When asked about the greatest threats to success they reported the following: N = 3700 Business executives, managers, and analysts from 131 countries and 27 industries Source: MIT Sloan Management Review and Deloitte, Aligning the Organization for its Digital Future, 2016 Overcoming Digital Challenges To overcome these challenges requires developing a digital vocabulary, training management in digital acumen, and internal capabilities in which the companies’ activities, staff, culture, and infrastructure are aligned toward the strategic goals of the organization. However, as companies in our industry are learning, there are constraints such as lack of resources, internal resistance, and a lack of talent. A key finding in the study was that successful digital companies share common denominators. Two important features are a willingness to invest in new talent, and recruiting and training leaders to excel at “soft” skills. Equally important is encouraging a greater tolerance for risk and an overall willingness to quickly try something new, and if it does not work, a willingness to let an initiative to “fail fast”. Failing fast, failing often, and falling forward is a strategy used by high tech companies to quickly regroup and try again. Perhaps the most interesting finding of this research was that a mature digital companies do not require a digital expert at the helm. In the next article on this we will talk about five critical success factors for digital success. —– Howie Fenton is an independent consultant and trusted advisor to commercial and in-plant printers. He analyzes and recommends equipment, best practices and workflow automation tools to streamline operations. To learn more e-mail [email protected] via Tumblr How to Align Your Company for Its Digital Future A team of researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) has developed a new kind of 3D printable ink that makes it possible to recolor 3D printed objects after printing. The process has been named “ColorFab.” via Tumblr MIT new ColorFab process recolors 3D printed objects after they've been printed The Fraunhofer Society, a German research organization with 70 institutes spread throughout Germany, has signed an agreement with Katharina Fegebank, Deputy Mayor of Hamburg, to jointly explore 3D printing and nanotechnology over the next five years. via Tumblr Hamburg invests EUR 30 million in research for 3D printing and nanotechnology French alternative energy commission CEA partners with HP to advance industrial 3D printing1/28/2018 Since it was first launched back in 2016, HP’s Jet Fusion 3D printing system has established a reputation for itself as one of the most advanced and comprehensive 3D printing solutions available for industrial manufacturing. The electronics giant’s first foray into industrial 3D printing technology has had the support of such high-profile clients as Deloitte, BMW Group, and Nike. via Tumblr French alternative energy commission, CEA, partners with HP to advance industrial 3D printing This 3D printed Joy Con grip lets you handle your smartphone and Nintendo Switch simultaneously1/27/2018 The Nintendo switch has proved hugely successful since it first hit the market last March. Despite its online chat system leaving something to be desired, users all over the Internet have gotten creative with all kinds of modding and tinkering. via Tumblr This 3D printed Joy Con grip lets you handle your smartphone and Nintendo Switch simultaneously Researchers from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) have developed a cold-spray additive manufacturing process for fabricating permanent magnets for electric motors. The process could lead to cost reductions and new design possibilities. via Tumblr Cold spray 3D printing leads to new design possibilities in electric motor magnets |
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