Sensors are widely used throughout industry to detect and respond to external stimuli. Unfortunately, conventional manufacturing processes often dictate that the sensors be placed far away from the stimuli. But new 3D printing processes allow sensors … [Read more...] about How to embed sensors into metal
Inventor of selective laser sintering to receive AMUG Innovators Award
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced Carl Deckard, inventor of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), as the recipient of its esteemed Innovators Award. The award will be presented at the 2017 AMUG Conference, to be held in Chicago, … [Read more...] about Inventor of selective laser sintering to receive AMUG Innovators Award
Lessons in rocket science and 3D printing
Space exploration fuels David Deng’s sense of wonder and his desire to help humanity expand to that final frontier. At the same time, the University of Minnesota aerospace engineering student is well grounded about the challenges he and the student … [Read more...] about Lessons in rocket science and 3D printing
Injection molding grade filament for desktop 3D printers
Avante Technology, LLC, a developer of 3D printing materials, announced the release of FilaOne GRAY Advanced Composite Injection Molding Grade filament. It is a carbon nanotube reinforced composite for printing injection molding tools for short run … [Read more...] about Injection molding grade filament for desktop 3D printers
RIT purchasing first liquid metal 3D printing system from Vader Systems
Buffalo-based start-up’s pioneering metal manufacturing system will be installed in new AmPrint Center Rochester Institute of Technology will acquire the first liquid metal 3D-printing system from Vader Systems, a Buffalo-based company. It will be … [Read more...] about RIT purchasing first liquid metal 3D printing system from Vader Systems
State opens AM center at RIT
Center for Advanced Technology will develop next-generation 3D-printing materials, equipment and devices that are key to regional and national manufacturing resurgence Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul joined state representatives, corporate partners and … [Read more...] about State opens AM center at RIT
3-D-printed structures shrink when heated
Counterintuitive “metamaterial” may enable heat-resistant circuit boards. Jennifer Chu, MIT Almost all solid materials, from rubber and glass to granite and steel, inevitably expand when heated. Only in rare instances do certain materials buck … [Read more...] about 3-D-printed structures shrink when heated
Schneider Electric cuts development time and cost using 3D printing
According to Schneider Electric, 3D printing is delivering time and cost reductions of up to 90% throughout its manufacturing process, including injection molds, manufacturing tool prototypes and product prototypes. Schneider Electric is working … [Read more...] about Schneider Electric cuts development time and cost using 3D printing
DIY: 3D printed guitar
by Tony Riggs Why 3D print an electric guitar? I already have a twenty foot long, 3D printed dinosaur and a couple of 3D printed skateboards. Okay, I think that’s enough reasons. The guitar had been on the list for a while. So … [Read more...] about DIY: 3D printed guitar
Ultimaker 3 for professional 3D printing
Ultimaker has introduced its next generation of 3D printers with the Ultimaker 3. The Ultimaker 3 offers integrated hardware, software and materials configuration, as well as full settings alignment. Ultimaker 3 provides: --An unlimited … [Read more...] about Ultimaker 3 for professional 3D printing