GE Additive is now accepting applications from schools and colleges for the 2018 cycle of its Additive Education Program (AEP). The application is live on the GE Additive website at www.ge.com/additive. The deadline for applications is February 28, … [Read more...] about GE Additive Education Program open for entries from schools and colleges
3D Printed Glasses: Can you print your own frames?
GlassesUSA.com, a leading online eyewear retailer, plans to disrupt the traditional eyeglass frame market by launching 3D printable glasses. The company offers frame files, which were designed by renowned digital sculptor, Janne Kyttanen, that it … [Read more...] about 3D Printed Glasses: Can you print your own frames?
America Makes opens enrollment for ACADEMI: Metals design for additive manufacturing course
America Makes announces the open enrollment of its first public offering of its Advanced Curriculum in Additive Design, Engineering and Manufacturing Innovation (ACADEMI) course, Metals Design for Additive Manufacturing, to both its members and … [Read more...] about America Makes opens enrollment for ACADEMI: Metals design for additive manufacturing course
EOS expands production capacity
News of additive manufacturing machines moving into production continues to mount. The latest news is from EOS, which has expanded its production capacity. The company recently reported it has relocated its system manufacturing facilities to … [Read more...] about EOS expands production capacity
Paragon becomes the first UK Production partner for Carbon
Paragon Rapid Technologies has teamed up with US-based Additive Manufacturing company Carbon to introduce its 3D Manufacturing technology into the UK market. The addition of Carbon’s proprietary Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology … [Read more...] about Paragon becomes the first UK Production partner for Carbon
Clever tool helps clean up 3D printed parts
One of the pain points in 3D printing is the finishing required once a part has been built. 3D 2.0 Limited has developed an interesting tool to ease this pain point. The company has recently released Retouch3D, a heated tool with interchangeable tips … [Read more...] about Clever tool helps clean up 3D printed parts
3D printing cuts production tool costs by 40% for aerospace service provider
Faced with lengthy lead-times and costly design iterations, Latécoère – which services aerospace giants including Airbus, Bombardier and Dassault – is using its Stratasys Fortus 450mc Production 3D Printer for both rapid prototyping and production … [Read more...] about 3D printing cuts production tool costs by 40% for aerospace service provider
Maintenance-free 3D-printed grippers save up to 85% in costs
Metal grippers used in the packaging industry are usually limited to a single format. This forces customers to wait long periods of time until a new, custom gripper is made. Developed by 3D printing, plastic grippers made of igus tribo-filaments … [Read more...] about Maintenance-free 3D-printed grippers save up to 85% in costs
Product development supplier buys world’s largest powderbed additive system
Roush, a service supplier in North America, adds the "largest metal additive manufacturing system of its kind" to its offerings. The company purchased the Xline 2000R. Acquired by GE Additive in 2016, the Xline 2000R from Concept Laser has a … [Read more...] about Product development supplier buys world’s largest powderbed additive system
ASME extends popular design standard to additive manufacturing
In response to the growing use of additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing in global industries, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has developed a new geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standard that applies to parts and … [Read more...] about ASME extends popular design standard to additive manufacturing