In concept, an everyday sewing machine could make embroidery a snap: the operator would move the fabric around in any direction they wish while the sewing machine would take care of slapping down ...

One of the original ideas behind the RepRap project was for the machines to create their own upgrades. That philosophy is shining brightly in [Ivan Miranda] CNC milling machine project, which has been ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Computer vision researchers use machine learning to train computers in visually recognizing objects – but very few apply machine learning to mechanical parts such as gearboxes, ...

While 3D printing is likely never going to be able to produce fenders fast enough for high-volume production, at least one type of the technology — binder jet printing — is making big strides in the ...

Digital Source on-demand parts platform allows for licensing and 3D printing of manufacturer-certified parts at point of need. Digital Source is designed to eliminate the need for physical inventory ...

Avon-based Mears Machine Corp., which has invested millions of dollars in 3D metal printers since last year, sees the technology as a key that could unlock massive growth for the company in the coming ...

With 3D printing’s diverse technologies, materials and finishing options, the sky is the limit when it comes to rapid iteration, product development and part production for aerospace. University of ...

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has begun using two additive manufacturing - or 3D printing - machines that use complementary methods to manufacture highly specialised components for fusion machines.

A research team from Cornell University and Carnegie Mellon University has developed a prototype knitting machine that can build arbitrarily rigid three-dimensional structures by layering stitches ...

Computer vision researchers use machine learning to train computers in visually recognizing objects – but very few apply machine learning to mechanical parts such as gearboxes, bearings, brakes, ...