Designers in medical device and health industries can benefit from integrating 3D printing, machining, and injection molding from prototyping to production and even during the post-launch phase of products. Todd Nelson, Proto Labs Using … [Read more...] about How to efficiently move from 3D printing to injection molding
3D scanner uses AI to process raw 3D data
Artec 3D, a developer and manufacturer of professional 3D hardware and software, unveiled the Artec Leo, a smart handheld 3D scanner that captures up to 80 frames per second (FPS). The scanner includes Autopilot -- an AI-based feature within the … [Read more...] about 3D scanner uses AI to process raw 3D data
Working with plastics in 3D printing
Plastics, whether in powder, filament, or pellet form, are one of the main material types used in 3D printing/ additive manufacturing (3DP/AM). As 3DP/AM matures, developers continue to explore plastic chemistries and capabilities to offer materials … [Read more...] about Working with plastics in 3D printing
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
3D printing material resists harsh solvents
Most 3D printing materials do not need to handle harsh chemical environments. For two engineers at Whitford Worldwide, however, this was not the case. The manufacturing process often puts machine components into harsh chemical solvents. This need … [Read more...] about 3D printing material resists harsh solvents
How do you compare with your fellow engineers in design and development challenges?
Online manufacturing platform Fictiv released its second-annual State of Hardware report. The report is a snapshot of the goals and challenges engineers face in product design and development. The 2017 report surveyed more than 340 engineers and … [Read more...] about How do you compare with your fellow engineers in design and development challenges?
Morf3D adds three EOS additive systems to its lineup
Morf3D, a fully integrated additive manufacturing (AM) and engineering service provider, announced the latest addition to its Innovation Center with the acquisition of two EOS M 290 systems and an EOS M 400. These systems will support Morf3D’s … [Read more...] about Morf3D adds three EOS additive systems to its lineup
Using 3D printing instead of injection molding for fluid manifolds
The debate on whether to use injection molding or additive manufacturing for certain parts tends to support injection molding as the best answer. But with newer additive technologies, the case for using additive is getting stronger. Carbon’s CLIP … [Read more...] about Using 3D printing instead of injection molding for fluid manifolds
Advancing prosthetics development with 3D printing
From makers to professional engineers, 3D printing has long been used to develop prosthetics because it can save time and money. It also helps stimulate innovative thinking, which led to this fully functional hydraulic prosthetic arm. Ben Ryan, … [Read more...] about Advancing prosthetics development with 3D printing
Model Solution delivers prototypes in 7 days
Model Solution is a precision prototyping, tooling and low volume manufacturing service provider with an edge—the company likes to handle challenges, those unusual, custom parts that require out-of-the-box thinking. As part of the Laird group, Model … [Read more...] about Model Solution delivers prototypes in 7 days