Industrial robotics company ABB introduced 3D printing software that enables its robots to be programmed for additive manufacturing in 30 minutes

Briefing

Industrial robotics company ABB introduced 3D printing software that enables its robots to be programmed for additive manufacturing in 30 minutes

December 17, 2019

Briefing

  • 3D Printing Software – ABB announced on December 16, 2019 that it introduced 3D printing capabilities to RobotStudio PowerPac software portfolio for ABB robots
  • What It Does – Translates standard slicer software design into robot code that supports ABB’s simulation environment
  • Easy Setup – New software can setup ABB robot for additive manufacturing in 30 minutes without manual programming for faster streamlined 3D printing process
  • Problem – Traditional 3D printing machines need manual programming that requires plotting millions of points and trajectories
  • Applications – Suitable for low volume, high mix printing to enable fast prototype production and other processes like welding and printing with granules or concrete

Accelerator

Sector

Industrial Manufacturing, Information Technology

Function

IT Infrastructure, Operations, Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development

Organization

ABB Ltd.

Source

Original Publication Date

December 16, 2019

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