TMS launched the “A Revolution in Digital Manufacturing: Integrating Machines, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Forming Technologies,” science and technology accelerator study in 2023 with funding from the Office of Naval Research (ONR). This study aims to identify and prioritize the acceleration and widespread development and adoption of metamorphic manufacturing (also known as robotic blacksmithing) within the U.S. manufacturing enterprise.
The final report will be released at the Materials Science & Technology Meeting and Exhibition 2024 (MS&T24) that will take place October 6–9, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Key Takeaways
- Identify unique needs and key enablers that will support integration of robotics, machines, and computation/artificial intelligence (AI) for metamorphic manufacturing
- Provide detailed recommendations and activities that will:
- Result in dramatic progress in the development of metamorphic manufacturing equipment suites
- Enable the initial fabrication of complex demonstration parts
Resources for Sharing Study Content
- Suggested Citation: The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), A Revolution in Digital Manufacturing: Integrating Machines, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Forming Technologies (Pittsburgh, PA). Electronic copies available at www.tms.org/DigitalMfgStudy.