In September 2016 the Footwear Polytechnic of Riviera del Brenta, an institute of excellence in the footwear industry, launched FFlab – a digital laboratory specializing on new 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies. The Polytechnic carries on … [Read more...] about Combining reverse engineering and 3D printing
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New flame-retardent filament for German RepRap printers
German RepRap is extending its filament portfolio for its 3D printers. Its new PET-G filament is a thermoplastic material produced by polycondensation from the family of polyesters and is used in many applications. PET-G is polar and therefore … [Read more...] about New flame-retardent filament for German RepRap printers
German RepRap improves the X140 compact 3D printer
Developers of 3D printers are focusing on making component improvements that help the printers print parts with better quality. For example, the X150 compact 3D printer, from German RepRap, has a fixed stable metal frame and high quality, generously … [Read more...] about German RepRap improves the X140 compact 3D printer
Airbus Helicopters prints windshield wiper prototypes with German RepRap X400 3D printer
Airbus Helicopters is reducing the high development costs of function models through the use of 3D printers. The windshield wipers of the helicopters are one example. “These windshield wipers require many tests with regard to their functionality and … [Read more...] about Airbus Helicopters prints windshield wiper prototypes with German RepRap X400 3D printer
3D printing trend–desktop 3D printers get better
Desktop 3D printing manufacturers continue to upgrade their systems, improving precision and accuracy. German RepRap, for example, recently introduced the X350pro. This printer has a rectangular 350 x 250 millimeter (13.8 x 7.9 x 8.3 in.) build … [Read more...] about 3D printing trend–desktop 3D printers get better
Safety leads new features for version 2 of German RepRap X1000
German RepRap’s jumbo 3D printer X1000 V2 is nearly the same as the X1000 but with a few enhancements, including a heating bed and several safety features. This printer has a build envelope of 1000 x 800 x 600 mm (39.4 x 32 x 23.6 in.) and meets … [Read more...] about Safety leads new features for version 2 of German RepRap X1000
German RepRap X350 3D printer offers a rectangular build platform
German RepRap, a leading European 3D printer manufacturer, launched its X350 3D printer at RAPID 2015, Long Beach, CA. This printer was developed and designed to meet the needs of industrial users and demanding consumers. The rectangular build … [Read more...] about German RepRap X350 3D printer offers a rectangular build platform
Simplify3D 3D printing software for German RepRap 3D printers
Simplify3D replaces the Repetier-Host and Slic3r packages and allows importing of different files, scaling a model up or down, repairing the model code, creating Gcode and, of course, starting 3D printing. Introduced by German RepRap, this Simplify3D … [Read more...] about Simplify3D 3D printing software for German RepRap 3D printers
Another “do-it-yourself” option–56 L RepRap based 3D printer
Under the product name X400 CE, the Jumbo 3D printer X400 is now available. With 56 liters of printing volume, it meets the requirements of professional users. German RepRap was one of the first German companies to release a 3D printer based on … [Read more...] about Another “do-it-yourself” option–56 L RepRap based 3D printer