Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals and printed electronics, announced the availability of Smart Additive Manufacturing (SmartAM) technology for use in Hybrid CNC Machine Tools. … [Read more...] about Software helps ensure consistent quality with additive metal parts
FATHOM launches rapid 3D Print quoting plugin for Fusion 360
The FATHOM team announced the launch of a new partnership with Autodesk. Its SmartQuote platform now fully integrates with Autodesk Fusion 360, synthesizing the design, prototyping, and production stages of product development. Within Fusion 360, … [Read more...] about FATHOM launches rapid 3D Print quoting plugin for Fusion 360
EOS introduces the M 100 for small parts production
EOS, a global technology and quality leader for high-end Additive Manufacturing (AM) solutions, introduced the EOS M 100 - a new system for Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) - at formnext in Frankfurt/Germany this week. In terms of process and … [Read more...] about EOS introduces the M 100 for small parts production
EnvisionTEC unveils Vector 3SP 3D Printer at formnext
EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of professional grade 3D printers and materials, unveiled its newest 3D printing system, the Vector 3SP, at formnext 2015 in Frankfurt, Germany. The Vector 3SP fills a niche between the entry level … [Read more...] about EnvisionTEC unveils Vector 3SP 3D Printer at formnext
New AM systems from Renishaw
Renishaw, a global engineering technologies company, is highlight two new metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems at formnext 2015, Frankfurt, Germany, this week. As an official supplier to Land Rover Ben Ainslie Racing team and a member of … [Read more...] about New AM systems from Renishaw
Using a robot to 3D print parts
The use of robots in a 3D printing system is not new, but it’s not common. Many such systems are more experimental than systems for sale. Arevo Labs, a leader in composite additive manufacturing technology, is introducing a scalable Robot-based … [Read more...] about Using a robot to 3D print parts
3D printing trend–desktop 3D printers get better
Desktop 3D printing manufacturers continue to upgrade their systems, improving precision and accuracy. German RepRap, for example, recently introduced the X350pro. This printer has a rectangular 350 x 250 millimeter (13.8 x 7.9 x 8.3 in.) build … [Read more...] about 3D printing trend–desktop 3D printers get better
Materials for 3D printing and light-weighting
Airlines continue to seek every opportunity to reduce weight, differentiate their brands, minimize costs and enhance the customer flying experience. One avenue they are exploring is materials. They need versatile materials, along with creative design … [Read more...] about Materials for 3D printing and light-weighting
The evolution of urban biking
San Francisco is an ideal backdrop for a bike culture to thrive. Its temperatures remain consistently mild year-round, and its landscape seamlessly blends hills, streets and shoreline. Bicyclists commute to work, run errands, transport groceries (and … [Read more...] about The evolution of urban biking
How to 3D print a jet-powered UAV
It has a wingspan of 3 meters. It flies at more than 150 mph. It weighs 33 lb. It was built in half the time it would normally take because 80% of this jet powered UAV was 3D printed. Revealed at the Dubai Airshow, this unmanned aerial vehicle … [Read more...] about How to 3D print a jet-powered UAV