More than thirty years ago, engineers saw the introduction of a technology known as 3D printing. Designed to speed up prototyping, media hype gave the impression that these devices were almost identical to the Star Trek Replicator—the device that will make anything out of random molecules, including “Earl Grey, hot,” as spoken often by Captain … [Read More...]
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Scanning or CMM? Which is better?
Long-established technology of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) is being challenged in various markets by fast-emerging, highly advanced science of blue … [Read More...]
Development of a rocket nozzle proves the viability of metal additive manufacturing
Betatype and nTopology are partnering to develop and produce a functionally optimized rocket nozzle part. nTopology designed the base mechanical … [Read More...]
Berlin and the European Regional Development Fund award 3YOURMIND with funding to improve Machine Learning in their software suite.
The investment bank of Berlin awarded 3YOURMIND with €1.3 million in Pro FIT funding, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund … [Read More...]
Markforged opens new R&D center in Massachusetts
Markforged, a provider of metal and carbon fiber 3D printers, announced a new office in Kendall Square to support the rapid expansion of its software and … [Read More...]
University of Sheffield becomes one of the first UK recipients of new additive manufacturing technology by Desktop Metal
Two leading manufacturing centres of excellence in the UK have been named as the first to install additive manufacturing technology developed by Desktop … [Read More...]
New America Makes Satellite Center to be on the campus of Wichita State University
America Makes announced that its third America Makes Satellite Center will be located on the campus of the Institute’s Platinum-level member, Wichita State … [Read More...]
Rapid Product Solutions, Inc. enhances its rapid prototyping and production services
Rapid Product Solutions, Inc. (RPS), has expanded its facility in Oxnard, California to over 15,000 square feet. This enables the company to offer key 3D … [Read More...]
3D laser scanner delivers high-density point-cloud data collection at high speeds and high accuracy
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division launched the RS6 Laser Scanner, a 3D laser scanner for the new generation of Absolute Arm portable measuring … [Read More...]
Sandvik acquires stake in leading additive manufacturing service provider Beam IT
Sandvik acquired a significant stake in Beam IT, with the right to further increase its stake over time. Beam IT is a leading European-based Additive … [Read More...]
Artec 3D launches fully-automated Artec turntable
Artec 3D, a developer and manufacturer of professional 3D hardware and software, has announced the availability of the Artec Turntable, an intelligent … [Read More...]
Robert Bosch Venture Capital invests in Xometry
Xometry, an on-demand manufacturing marketplace, announced that Robert Bosch Venture Capital (RBVC) will join the recently announced Series D round. RBVC … [Read More...]
FIT Additive Manufacturing Group and Mitsui Machine Tech Ltd. cooperate in Japan
FIT Additive Manufacturing Group and Mitsui & Co. Machine Tech Ltd., a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co., Ltd. announced their … [Read More...]
Briggs Automotive integrates 3D printing into the development of its new Mono R supercar
Royal DSM announced a collaboration with Briggs Automotive Company (BAC), the British supercar manufacturing company based in Liverpool. The two companies … [Read More...]
How to reduce the cost of 3D printing: use hollowing
Several 3D printing and additive technologies, such as the powder bed and stereolithograpy technologies, primarily build solid objects. The benefits of … [Read More...]
Ultimaker moves to new headquarters
Ultimaker, a global leader in desktop 3D printing, announced the relocation of its global headquarters to Utrecht, in the heart of The Netherlands, and … [Read More...]
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