Members of the BLOODHOUND supersonic car project and Renishaw have collaborated to produce a prototype for a critical component of the Supersonic Car. BLOODHOUND’s aim is not only to break the sound barrier but also to be the first land vehicle to … [Read more...] about 3D printing builds nose tip for a supersonic car
A peek into the health of the additive manufacturing industry
In the additive manufacturing industry, corporate financial reports give a good picture of the future of this industry. This latest report from Optomec indicates that metal additive manufacturing is gaining acceptance over a broad range of … [Read more...] about A peek into the health of the additive manufacturing industry
3D scanning ensures automotive aftermarket parts fit precisely
For more than 35 years, Chris Alston remained committed to the development and manufacturing of components for street and race chassis applications. His Chassisworks (www.cachassisworks.com) has the largest selection of chassis and suspension parts … [Read more...] about 3D scanning ensures automotive aftermarket parts fit precisely
3D scanning and printing of replica of Orion Crew module
SME and its RAPID event worked with Lockheed Martin, FARO Technologies, Inc., Direct Dimensions, Inc., Met-L-Flo, Inc., Florida Institute of Technology and Cincinnati Inc. to take the first-ever 3D scan of the Orion crew module, which will later be … [Read more...] about 3D scanning and printing of replica of Orion Crew module
1 million and counting
Aleph Objects, Inc. announced it has 3D printed the one-millionth part used in the production of its LulzBot line of desktop 3D printers. The LulzBot TAZ and LulzBot Mini were ranked the No. 1 and No. 4 best desktop 3D printers in the world, … [Read more...] about 1 million and counting
ABS Material vs. PLA
PLA (poly lactic acid) and ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) are popular thermoplastic materials for personal and professional grade 3D printing systems. When deciding between PLA and ABS material, it depends on your application needs. PLA is … [Read more...] about ABS Material vs. PLA
Sculpteo offers 3D printing through Carbon3D’s CLIP technology
Sculpteo is the first online 3D print service to offer CLIP 3D print technology developed by Carbon, and to unveil new materials. This technology enables the continual production of commercial quality parts with an incomparable quality of … [Read more...] about Sculpteo offers 3D printing through Carbon3D’s CLIP technology
Oil drillers use additive manufacturing to create drilling parts
Around the world, well drillers routinely cut miles-deep holes through various rock formations. Many of those well bores are steered through complex hole geometries, often while the drill bit is tens of thousands of feet deep. The technology that … [Read more...] about Oil drillers use additive manufacturing to create drilling parts
3D Platform launches additive manufacturing workbench
3D Platform (3DP), a leading manufacturer of large format 3D printers, has launched its 3DP Workbench, its newest industrial-strength, large-format 3D printer. The 3DP Workbench comes standard with the large build area of 1 m x 1 m x 0.5 m, … [Read more...] about 3D Platform launches additive manufacturing workbench
Learn 3D printing at AMUG 2016
Want to improve your skills at designing and working with additive manufacturing/3D printing? Come to the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Education & Training Conference, taking place from April 3- 7, 2016, at the historic St. Louis … [Read more...] about Learn 3D printing at AMUG 2016