Additive vendors are focused on streamlining the process of developing a design in CAD and then 3D printing it. Stratasys announced at the 2019 SOLIDWORKS World event additive manufacturing software that will eliminate the CAD to STL … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing software eliminates the CAD-to-STL roadblock
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Why Ricoh is replacing metal tools with custom lightweight 3D printed tools
Ricoh Japan is replacing traditional metal tooling with custom, lightweight 3D printed tools including jigs and fixtures for its Production Technology Center assembly line. The tooling is printed on a Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), Fortus 900mc Production … [Read more...] about Why Ricoh is replacing metal tools with custom lightweight 3D printed tools
How to meet aerospace need for repeatable manufacturing of high quality interior parts
Hong Kong-based Western Tool & Mold (WTM) serves the aerospace interiors market where airlines demand quick turnaround of replacement parts to improve supply chain efficiency. The unique geometries of individual components, however, can make … [Read more...] about How to meet aerospace need for repeatable manufacturing of high quality interior parts
Stratasys introduces new additive manufacturing cell for continuous production
Vendors continue to develop interesting and novel ways to improve 3D printing / additive manufacturing speed, production, and throughput. At the 2017 RAPID + TCT conference, Stratasys Ltd announced its Continuous Build 3D Demonstrator, which is a … [Read more...] about Stratasys introduces new additive manufacturing cell for continuous production
A closer look at the use of 3D printing on planes
The aerospace industry is a big user of additive manufacturing technology. Here’s a quick look at the many ways additive helps aerospace save time and money. 1. Benefits in cost, efficiency, and parts and materials: … [Read more...] about A closer look at the use of 3D printing on planes
Siemens finds 3D printing is the ideal solution for low volume production
Additive manufacturing is an ideal application for low-volume production needs, as Siemens Mobility has discovered. The German company uses Stratasys Ltd., FDM 3D printing technology to produce custom final production parts for the German transport … [Read more...] about Siemens finds 3D printing is the ideal solution for low volume production
What materials are available today for medical prototyping production use?
Stratasys recently had the opportunity to answer this question in a recent webinar. For medical applications, Stratasys offers two types of printers. It’s Fuse Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3d printer essentially uses an extrusion head that heats … [Read more...] about What materials are available today for medical prototyping production use?
How to 3D print better transparent parts
PolyJet VeroClear material suits the 3D printing of transparent and translucent prototypes. This short video provides expert tips for controlling and improving the transparency of VeroClear parts, optimizing your Stratasys system for printing and … [Read more...] about How to 3D print better transparent parts
Integrated 3D printing network rolled-out at Veterans Affairs hospitals
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, unveiled it is teaming with the US Department of Veteran Affairs to launch one of the first collaborative 3D printing hospital networks in the nation. A … [Read more...] about Integrated 3D printing network rolled-out at Veterans Affairs hospitals
Stratasys introduces two materials: Strong thermoplastic and high flexible material
Stratasys Ltd., announced two advanced materials: FDM Nylon 12CF - a carbon fiber-filled thermoplastic strong enough to replace metal components in a range of applications, and, for the PolyJet process, Agilus30 - a line of high-durability flexible … [Read more...] about Stratasys introduces two materials: Strong thermoplastic and high flexible material