The University of Tsukuba, Japan is using an Objet350 Connex multi-material 3D Printer as part of its advanced R&D program for sports science and Olympic training. The University of Tsukuba conducts research and development in three key … [Read more...] about Stratasys 3D Printer Customizes Equipment For Olympic Athletes in Japan
Solidscape Announces the MAX 3D Printer, Newest Member of the 3Z Series
Solidscape, a Stratasys company announced the introduction of the 3Z MAX, the newest member of the 3Z Series. The 3Z MAX is Solidscape’s fastest 3D wax printer. The 3Z MAX supports higher throughput and delivers significant production gains when … [Read more...] about Solidscape Announces the MAX 3D Printer, Newest Member of the 3Z Series
Pullin no Punches: Renishaw’s Jeremy Pullin to tell it like it is at TCT Show + Personalize
Renishaw's Rapid Manufacturing Manager Jeremy 'Jez' Pullin is not a man to run with the crowd if he feels another point of view needs to be made, while his extensive experience in the field of industrial additive manufacturing - not to mention his … [Read more...] about Pullin no Punches: Renishaw’s Jeremy Pullin to tell it like it is at TCT Show + Personalize
Yvonne van Zummeren to Tackle 3D Printing at TCT Show + Personalize
Designer Yvonne van Zummeren is a jewelry designer who is not afraid to be brave by using 3D printing to transform elements of 20th century art into beautiful, wearable pieces - and she believes her work could help interest more women in the … [Read more...] about Yvonne van Zummeren to Tackle 3D Printing at TCT Show + Personalize
ExOne Expands 3D Metal Printing Capability
The ExOne Company announced that it added iron infiltrated with bronze as a new 3D printing material and has also increased its suite of binder solutions for its 3D printing process. ExOne’s strategy is to expand its direct metal printing … [Read more...] about ExOne Expands 3D Metal Printing Capability
3D Systems Geomagic Solutions 2014 Software Release
3D Systems Geomagic Solutions has announced the 2014 release of its new, comprehensive reverse engineering, inspection, design and 3D modeling software line. The 2014 line of engineering software reinvents the engineer’s desktop by providing the … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Geomagic Solutions 2014 Software Release
3D Systems Joins Innovation Factory to Become Design Capital of the World
3D Systems announced that together with Innovation Factory of Chicago, a member of the Clinton Global Initiative, CGI, it plans to power Chicago's bid to become an innovation hub and the design capital of the world. Under this exclusive agreement … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Joins Innovation Factory to Become Design Capital of the World
Building Better Bosses
Princeton’s WordNet defines "emboss" as "raise in relief," and that’s exactly what a boss is: a feature raised above a surface. In plastic parts, bosses are typically used to assist in assembly, as a receptacle for a screw or threaded insert or as … [Read more...] about Building Better Bosses
Firstcut CNC Machining Service Introduces New Materials
Proto Labs, Inc. announces the availability of several steel and stainless steel material options through its Firstcut CNC machining service. Customers can now upload their 3D CAD model at Firstcut.com, and select from several new metal materials … [Read more...] about Firstcut CNC Machining Service Introduces New Materials
Hexagon Metrology Releases the Leica Absolute Tracker AT402
Hexagon Metrology announced the release of the Leica Absolute Tracker AT402, the next-generation laser tracker based on the Leica AT401 product line. The ultra-portable 3D Absolute Tracker can be utilized for fully guided 3D measurement processes, as … [Read more...] about Hexagon Metrology Releases the Leica Absolute Tracker AT402