3D Platform (3DP), a global leader in manufacturing large-format, industrial-strength 3D machines, announced the first of its kind collaboration between several industry leading producers of FFF equipment and filament. The FFF industry has … [Read more...] about Will larger 3D printing filaments make printing faster?
Education research efforts advance additive technology
Speeding the adoption of industrial additive manufacturing (AM) equipment and processes on shop floors is one of the key goals of a world-class University of Waterloo facility that received a major funding boost yesterday. Experts at the … [Read more...] about Education research efforts advance additive technology
3D Systems moving into smart, connected 3D printers
PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) and 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced that 3D Systems has selected and plans to embed the ThingWorx Platform into its 3D printers, enabling intelligent monitoring and remote service and maintenance. This move will … [Read more...] about 3D Systems moving into smart, connected 3D printers
Feeding two cats simultaneously: designing a feeder using 3D printing
By Jacob Bakovsky, Application Engineer Late last year, in my spare time, I began developing an automated feeding device geared to help pet owners (me included) save time and eliminate the hassle of twice-daily feedings. For the manual method … [Read more...] about Feeding two cats simultaneously: designing a feeder using 3D printing
What’s in a name? Thoughts on Stereolithography terminology
By Jim Reitz, General Manager of Union Tech, Inc. While speaking to attendees at the Additive Manufacturing Users Group recently, I observed that the term SLA® has become synonymous with a range of additive manufacturing processes that use a UV … [Read more...] about What’s in a name? Thoughts on Stereolithography terminology
RenAM 500M additive system handles serialized production
Designed and engineered for serialized production, the Renishaw RenAM 500M additive manufacturing system builds complex metallic components directly from CAD using metal powder bed fusion technology. The RenAM 500M is first in a family of products … [Read more...] about RenAM 500M additive system handles serialized production
Renishaw’s QuantAM software updated with new features
Renishaw released an update to its QuantAM build file preparation software for its metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems. The software has an intuitive workflow and is easy to navigate. Through four steps, from orientation to support, to layout … [Read more...] about Renishaw’s QuantAM software updated with new features
If additive shifts to manufacturing, what happens to design?
Remember when 3dprinting was primarily for the design engineer? Is it still? If you attended this year’s RAPID + TCT Conference, you might wonder. At the RAPID Conference, enough manufacturing innovation was on display to make one ask, “Just what … [Read more...] about If additive shifts to manufacturing, what happens to design?
Infertility: There could be a 3D printing solution
I'm a skeptic when it comes to 3D printing organs of the human body. The challenges are incredibly complex, so I don't believe we will have a solution to the transplant organ issue--through 3D printing--for some time, probably decades. But recent … [Read more...] about Infertility: There could be a 3D printing solution
Software optimizes CAD data for 3D printing
EOS, a leading technology provider for industrial 3D printing of metals and polymers, introduced EOSPRINT 2.0, the newest version of its additive manufacturing CAM environment. Together with data preparation software like Siemens NX, or Magics, … [Read more...] about Software optimizes CAD data for 3D printing