All About Industries Article | Jul 1, 2024 Mechanically manufactured aluminum components at ASS are being replaced by 3D printing
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8e/63/8e631ccb75fda465c197fc52848289fa/0130260202v1.jpeg "According to the Laser-Zentrum Hannover, what is sizzling away underwater marks the first steps towards a way of repairing steel structures more cheaply and without complications using robots, laser 3D printing and AI ... (Image:LZH)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/67/30/6730b015b3dd6f925877edd795eda319/0130247463v1.jpeg "The comparison between the SLA printable plastics Accura Xtreme Grey (above) and the robust newcomer Accura Xtreme Black now used at Speedpart, which represents an inexpensive and deep black alternative to mechanically processed plastic prototypes ... (Image:Speedpart)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/06/9d/069d939b77a4feab0a8d2ece62c28dc1/0129655701v1.jpeg "This turned part is slotted twice. The deburring that would otherwise be necessary is no longer required for high-pressure machining. (Image:Knoll)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3f/72/3f72e30d61f3522bff192171b60776a4/0130245214v1.jpeg "No idea what else your humanoid robot can do, or where it fails? Then it might be worth taking a look at the Humanoid Capabilities Navigator, which now helps you to find the right robot for a job, or to improve humanoids in a targeted manner ... (Image:Fraunhofer IPA)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ba/28/ba28ec056a82abd76758c8c87296c0d5/0130213997v1.jpeg "The Nexy automatic material call-off system (AMS) controls the replenishment of non-stocked materials or components. (Image:Steute Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, Löhne)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/21/3b/213b5e5454b0c4344ba0eaa700857607/0129635774v1.jpeg "The QRV flow control valves from Lee are available in sizes from 5.5 to 18 mm and cover a flow rate of 0.2 to 20 l/min. Depending on the version, the pressure range is either between 0.1 and 2.75 bar (1.5 - 40 psi) or between 0.17 and 2 bar (2.5 - 30 psi). (Image:Lee)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/63/e9/63e9db3259a656cca88c5f7158af3fcb/0129385769v1.jpeg "The Agibot A2 at a Fortune China event in December 2025. (Image:Agibot)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/df/a1/dfa1786a3b05f5ff2e51d0f633695c57/0130137877v1.jpeg "Openclaw inspires AI communities. (Image:Openclaw.ai)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e4/51/e451d52ce0182fb0aaa46a5774f832ef/26-04-pi-fraunhofer-iws-21160-bioslide-pic-01-4128x2321v1v1.jpeg "With the BioSlide research project, the Fraunhofer IWS is investigating how sliding systems can be designed to be more sustainable and energy-efficient. New materials can be tested in a particularly application-oriented manner on this plain bearing test stand. (Image:Fraunhofer IWS)")
![Thanks to advanced 3D printing technology, a more efficient use of resources should contribute to lower-emission aviation—this is the goal of ['skai]-lab. (Image:Oleksandr Pashchenko - stock.adobe.com / AI-generated)](https://cdn1.vogel.de/nghHNSbySccfOjG3n1qCA-FVOjQ=/288x162/smart/filters:format(jpg):quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/62/64/626424c97a16e69f871bf216c9629c2a/adobestock-1927043193--c2-a9-20oleksandr-20pashchenko-20-e2-80-93-20stock-adobe-com-ki-generiertv1v1.jpeg "Thanks to advanced 3D printing technology, a more efficient use of resources should contribute to lower-emission aviation—this is the goal of ['skai]-lab. (Image:Oleksandr Pashchenko - stock.adobe.com / AI-generated)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/78/28/7828775af76773458b4d1409ceb1cf0c/368945-20dam-20imagery-digital-transformation-pc-1920x1079v1v1.jpeg "Complex development projects with high regulatory requirements, such as in the aerospace industry, benefit in particular from the Intelligent Product Lifecycle. (Image:PTC)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e7/82/e7822e208621ba2ae892d609e60481e8/texas-20uni-850x478v1v1.jpeg "Superfoam is a composite that is capable of absorbing 10 times more energy than a conventional foam. (Image:Abbey Toronjo/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e6/53/e6539c6b5df2d2af2970ca981131fb42/0130215307v1.jpeg "Volkswagen is in first place in the first two months of 2026—no one has sold as many cars in China as the car manufacturer. (Image:Volkswagen)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b0/6d/b06d9ad54bfc39053e1db5494df5cb9a/0130237932v1.jpeg "Pleased about their partnership in the field of bidirectional charging: Christian Haferkamp and Aurélie Alemany from enercity as well as Stefan Mecha and Lars Krause, both Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (from left to right). (Image:PSONNACK)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2b/0b/2b0b5ff55299be32174cb0ed76718253/0130177406v1.jpeg "Rolls-Royce has received funding of 70 million US dollars from the EU public-private partnership \"Joint Undertakings for Clean Aviation\". (Image:Rolls-Royce)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/95/7e/957ed49b185794b3e76b9e610a8a389f/0130217926v1.jpeg "Bosch wants to offer components for e-vehicles in India together with Tata. (Image:Bosch)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/22/08/22085b4997a696887dd5a712a30b262b/0130211045v1.jpeg "Imec has announced that the world's most advanced high numerical aperture (High NA) EUV lithography system, the ASML EXE:5200, has arrived at its 300mm cleanroom in Leuven. (Image:Imec)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/48/f2/48f250e2385d3f43743dc44133cc4731/0130161592v1.jpeg "The world's first fully functional quantum battery as a proof-of-concept, developed by CSIRO and its cooperation partners, the University of Melbourne and RMIT. (Image:CSIRO and collaborators, The University of Melbourne and RMIT)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/16/9c/169c092e854d8740928a080cead3b88e/0130241261v1.jpeg "NVIDIA's GB300 AI chip with HBM3E and HBM4 from SK Hynix. (Image:SK Hynix)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3a/50/3a50d3f269f38f14d7a25a93c6f2b2f8/0130147601v1.jpeg "The compact modulator enables fast and energy-efficient data transmission and can be manufactured cost-effectively. (Image:Hugo Larocque, EPFL)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a8/81/a8817fec1d954bf13a9fbe3606329720/0121697746v1.jpeg?v= "Find out here why Wescad, a specialist in the production of equipment and fixtures for the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, is now relying on the Markforged FX 10 3D printer... (Image:Mark3D)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/67/e0/67e0e823916d59966c0c0175aa5f93d6/0118924774v1.jpeg?v= "Today, almost 100 percent of the individual components for robot grippers at ASS come from the 3D printer. (Image:Mark 3D)")
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/14/e6/14e687d57fcbf4fc08286b14c89f3d2c/0108853289.jpeg?v= "The plastic components are lighter and significantly cheaper to produce using 3D printing technology. (Source: Mark3D)")