Thanks in large part to 3D printing technology, companies, vendors, and manufacturers can help consumers attain the personalization they seek in this era of putting a personal stamp on everything. One of the more interesting facets of this trend … [Read more...] about 3D printing turns a break into custom support
German RepRap announces a new 3D printer for large models
Companies that make large 3D printers are adding small versions to their lineup; and those with small 3D printers are adding larger models. German RepRap has developed a new 3D printer for its commercial customers. The new printer for large models … [Read more...] about German RepRap announces a new 3D printer for large models
rp+m attains certification for aerospace production
Rapid Prototype and Manufacturing, LLC (rp+m), an industry leader in additive manufacturing, materials development, and engineering services, attained certification to the AS9100C Standard. In addition to the industry sectors they already serve, … [Read more...] about rp+m attains certification for aerospace production
Opportunities for recognition for additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing technology is gaining greater credibility as well as attention. AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken (VDW)) … [Read more...] about Opportunities for recognition for additive manufacturing
Two new multiple material 3d printers from Stratasys
At the IMTS show in Chicago this week, I had a chance to see Stratasys Ltd. new Objet500 Connex1 and Objet500 Connex2 Multi-material 3D Printers, which feature the company’s triple-jetting technology. These two additions to the Stratasys lineup are … [Read more...] about Two new multiple material 3d printers from Stratasys
FIsher/Unitech: On tour with 3DRV and a range of 3D printing
The 3DRV tour continued its eight-month roadshow with a stop in Toledo, Ohio at SSOE, a company that provides architectural, engineering, environmental analyses and property survey services for commercial, government, institutional and healthcare … [Read more...] about FIsher/Unitech: On tour with 3DRV and a range of 3D printing
Ultrasonic cleaning for 3D printed parts
Omegasonics, a leading manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning systems, announced the introduction of two ultrasonic cleaning units for use with fuse deposition modeling (FDM) 3D parts. The 1900 BT and the SST4030 use ultrasonic technology to … [Read more...] about Ultrasonic cleaning for 3D printed parts
New material for 3D printing: a flexible filament
NinjaFlex is a recently developed flexible, extrudable material for 3D printers such as the MakerBot, Airwolf, and RepRap lines of 3D printers. This material is a thermoplastic elastomer filament, 1.75 or 3 mm diameter, with a shore hardness of 85A. … [Read more...] about New material for 3D printing: a flexible filament
3d scanner for tight spaces
The ROMER Absolute Arm 1.2m portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is a portable measuring arm that delivers high-accuracy 3D measurement in a 1.2 m volume. It is for use in confined spaces, including inside a machining center for dimensional … [Read more...] about 3d scanner for tight spaces
3DRV and Autodesk: Helping to spread the word about 3D printing
When the 3DRV tour rolled into Toledo, Ohio, we drove over to see the latest in 3D printing technology. The RV tour is driving across the United States with a mission to explore how 3D printing and additive manufacturing are changing the way things … [Read more...] about 3DRV and Autodesk: Helping to spread the word about 3D printing