Aerospace has aggressively embraced 3D printing. The industry seeks parts that are lighter without sacrificing strength, and 3D printing meets that challenge.
To combat open defecation in India, Spark Architects has introduced the “Big Arse Toilet” Concept, a mobile structure that converts waste into bio-gas.
This automation technology uses robotics for the most laborious manual step in metal additive manufacturing, which is de-powdering the system after printing. Previously, this step was done by humans using specially designed glove boxes for safety.
Autodesk has designed an end-to-end workflow that takes generative design structures into HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printers. Autodesk is also developing the same for GE Additive machines.