Elegant and mechanical, yet intricate and organic looking. Find out more about Artist Chris Bathgate and his highly machined sculptures that leave visitors in a quandary, but with a profound appreciation for the skilled CNC programmer and machinist in advanced manufacturing.

With additive manufacturing (AM) medical devices projected to grow, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) identified what they believe to be the nine best AM medical developments that positively impact patient care. 

Distributors are not just selling machine tools; they are also educators and partners who understand the goal of manufacturers’ production processes. With the digital transformation upon us, new applications are enhancing traditional transactions, which is the theme of the two-day Distribution Summit (D19), September 11-12, 2019, in Detroit, Mich.

Sleek and friendly-looking, Local Motor’s Olli, the first co-created self-driving, 3D-printed, electric shuttle vehicle, which debuted at IMTS 2016 and operated at IMTS 2018, is now shuttling people in a 90-day pilot program on the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBMHH), in Arlington, Va., just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.

What if a small device – a tablet perhaps – could walk new workers through the steps of repairing and setting up complex machinery, assist a skilled engineer with repairs off-site, or make quality control faster and more accurate? What we only knew through Pokémon Go is closer than we think.