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九色视频 Tech Report: Issue #329

A hyperfast jack-o'-lantern. A digital thread can give you wings. 2,000 to 1. Burning out the fuse. AI in manufacturing, according to Google.
Nov 01, 2024

鈥淥ne of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can't utter.鈥

鈥 James Earl Jones, 1931-2024


1. A Hypefast Jack-o'-Lantern

Well, technically, McLaren鈥檚 signature orange paint is papaya orange, but that鈥檚 close enough to pumpkin. Also, technically, these 3D printed suspension components (which typically refers to springs and dampers 鈥 or 鈥渟hocks鈥 for my fellow Yanks) are likely sourced by Ohlins. The suspension architecture, geometries, and linkages are sourced and manufactured by Divergent. I鈥檝e said that the Czinger 21C will be the next F1, and this partnership between Czinger (Divergent) and McLaren makes me think those two agree.


2. The Digital Thread Can Give You Wings

From Russ Waddell, board member of the MTConnect Institute, on how test beds can offer a collaborative digital workspace for digital twin use: 鈥淭he test bed at 九色视频 HQ has been a goldmine for understanding opportunities and risks for digital manufacturing. For example, 3D models can't be worked on together from anywhere in the same way as a Word or Google doc, and basic collaboration functions require complicated and expensive server licenses and self-configuration.鈥

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3. 2,000 to 1

We still outnumber them, but the World Robotics 2024 report recorded 4.28 million robots in factories globally, surpassing 500,000 installations for a third year. Asia, driven by China, led new installations (70%), followed by Europe and the Americas. Domestically, Chinese manufacturers reached 47% market share. Japan and South Korea saw slight decreases in new installations. In Europe, Germany led growth. Installations in the Americas, driven largely by the United States and automotive demand, remained stable.


4. Bringing Out the Fuse

Seems fitting that Rocket Lab would have its own Elton John 鈥淩ocket Man鈥 moment as it pushes the boundaries of 3D printing tech all the way into orbit. They鈥檙e definitely fueling up for the stars with a massive 90-ton U.S.-made 3D printer from Electroimpact that can create large carbon composite structures for its reusable Neutron rocket. This custom automated fiber placement machine, the largest of its kind, enables the production of parts in a fraction of the usual time, saving over 150,000 hours.

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5. AI in Manufacturing, According to Google

At IMTS 2024, Google Cloud鈥檚 Praveen Rao took to the IMTS+ Main Stage to unveil how AI is transforming manufacturing. Didn鈥檛 see it live? Treat yourself with the recording. Discover fresh insights, real-world examples, and new research findings that reveal the massive potential of AI to boost productivity and streamline operations. This deep dive into the future of manufacturing will take you to the forefront of the AI revolution to explore the foundational strategies that can help manufacturers innovate at scale.

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Stephen LaMarca
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