Tempus 3D Blog

Robotics and automation are shifting toward a new design philosophy: machines must be lighter, modular, easily reconfigurable, and far quicker to deploy. At the same time, customers are demanding shorter development cycles, flexible automation cells, and systems that can adapt as their production needs evolve. This pressure has pushed engineering teams to embrace digital manufacturing workflows, particularly industrial 3D printing, as a core enabler of modular design and RMS

Robotics and automation systems are becoming increasingly complex—yet the market demand is trending in the opposite direction: lighter, more modular, more reliable machines with drastically shorter development cycles. To meet these pressures, engineering teams are turning toward digital manufacturing workflows, especially industrial 3D printing, to rethink how robotic components are designed and built.

How does Cerakote perform when applied to 3D printed plastic parts? This handy guide uses powder coat as a baseline comparison.

Jonathan, a graduate of the Digital Fabrication and Design course at Selkirk College and former employee of Autodesk, discusses his experiences with generative design in Fusion 360. He focuses on how it enabled him to improve the design of his FPV drone.