Founded in 2011, Fabrisonic LLC provides 3D metal printing services for equipment and contract services using its ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) process, which uses the power of sound to merge layers of metal foil. Like other additive … [Read more...] about Creating multi-metal custom heat exchangers with 3D printing
3D printing software handles additive and subtractive needs
Attention is on 3D printing software and how it can be made better to help you take greater advantage of 3D printing capabilities. One new program is VisualCAD/CAM/3DPRINT 2015, a standalone additive and subtractive manufacturing software suite … [Read more...] about 3D printing software handles additive and subtractive needs
Additive manufacturing helps build a system that blends multiple solar technologies
A debate is going on in the additive manufacturing and manufacturing world, with some proponents pushing for the elimination of traditional manufacturing methods (such as CNCs and injection molding) in favor of solely additive manufacturing. For … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing helps build a system that blends multiple solar technologies
3D printing goes to university
Xavier’s MakerBot Innovation Center brings 3D printing to Xavier community and creates local hub for innovation, learning and entrepreneurialism. Xavier University recently signed an agreement with MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D … [Read more...] about 3D printing goes to university
Additive manufacturing turns design efficiency on its head
Design cost out by increasing part complexity. Tyler Reid, Manufacturing Application Manager, GoEngineer Engineers are normally introduced to the concept of design for manufacture (DFM) while in school. But the reality is that the majority of … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing turns design efficiency on its head
AMUG Innovators Showcase to feature Chuck Hull
Interview with the father of stereolithography to be highlight of four-day conference agenda. The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced that a feature of its conference agenda will be a “fireside chat” with Chuck Hull, the inventor … [Read more...] about AMUG Innovators Showcase to feature Chuck Hull
3D printing can help us use our light resources efficiently
By: Pasi Vahimaa, Kuldeep Vali and Richard van de Vrie. About 20% of our global energy consumption concerns lighting. As citizens of planet Earth, we know that we have to take care and find solutions to preserve our global resources. Energy waste … [Read more...] about 3D printing can help us use our light resources efficiently
Manufacturer acquires six new 3D printers
As a fabrication and manufacturing company, Midwest Composite Technologies is continually increasing its capabilities through the use of the latest technologies. Due to the company’s growth, it recently purchased six FDM systems—three Fortus 400mc … [Read more...] about Manufacturer acquires six new 3D printers
PTI offers the hybrid Lumex Avance-25 for additive manufacturing needs
One concern a number of engineers have about additive manufacturing and 3D printing is the finishing process. How can this process be made simpler and easier? In the last year or two, a couple of hybrid machines that combine additive manufacturing … [Read more...] about PTI offers the hybrid Lumex Avance-25 for additive manufacturing needs
New materials for FDM and Polyjet 3D printing
Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, introduced new colors for its ASA thermoplastic and expanded its Digital Materials. Launched in September, ASA is an all-purpose FDM material used for … [Read more...] about New materials for FDM and Polyjet 3D printing