Junior Reanna Britting's product was selected as the top placer leading Westlake High School to the team title in the inaugural Southwestern Conference (SWC) Design Contest. Sponsored by the Rapid prototype and manufacturing (rp+m) company, students … [Read more...] about High School students develop innovative 3d printing products for Ohio design contest
Hexagon Metrology Releases New Generation of ROMER Absolute Arm
Hexagon Metrology announced the next generation of the ROMER Absolute Arm. The enhanced portable measuring arm features optimal ergonomics, a new wrist design, and greater stability to create a better user experience while further reducing operator … [Read more...] about Hexagon Metrology Releases New Generation of ROMER Absolute Arm
Are you ready to design a 3D printed car?
Local Motors, Inc. announces the launch of the 3D Printed Car Design Challenge to inform and influence the design of the vehicle that will be manufactured at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2014 in Chicago, Illinois, September … [Read more...] about Are you ready to design a 3D printed car?
What might a 3D printed Solar Tower look like in the desert?
This design, originally posted by Yankodesign, caught my attention. It is an amazing example of the creativity, as well as ecological friendliness, possible through 3D printing. Developed by designers Qiu Song, Kang Pengfei, Bai Ying, Ren Nuoya, … [Read more...] about What might a 3D printed Solar Tower look like in the desert?
Another “do-it-yourself” option–56 L RepRap based 3D printer
Under the product name X400 CE, the Jumbo 3D printer X400 is now available. With 56 liters of printing volume, it meets the requirements of professional users. German RepRap was one of the first German companies to release a 3D printer based on … [Read more...] about Another “do-it-yourself” option–56 L RepRap based 3D printer
3D printer used to develop revolutionary blood recycling machine
When 50-year-old UK heart patient Julie Penoyer, a Jehovah's Witness, needed surgery, she requested not to receive donated blood products. Fortunately for Penoyer, the medical industry now has a new device, developed with the aid of 3D printing, that … [Read more...] about 3D printer used to develop revolutionary blood recycling machine
Explore 3D printing at Staples with 3D Systems
If you are having challenges convincing your upper management to invest in 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies, you might want to send them to Staples, where they can explore some of the technology first hand. 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) … [Read more...] about Explore 3D printing at Staples with 3D Systems
Interview with the new CEO of Proto Labs
Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer has appointed a new President and CEO, Victoria M. Holt. Bradley A. Cleveland, who helped shape Proto Labs into the company it is today and developed it … [Read more...] about Interview with the new CEO of Proto Labs
RP Marketplace launches B2B platform for professional 3D printing
RP Marketplace, an online platform for businesses to source and manage professional rapid prototyping services, announced that it has launched www.rpmarketplace.com. For the last two months, RP Marketplace has been listing professional 3D printing … [Read more...] about RP Marketplace launches B2B platform for professional 3D printing
The winners of the 2014 Extreme Redesign 3D printing challenge
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), a global leader of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced the winners of its 10th annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. This global contest offers students in middle school, high school, … [Read more...] about The winners of the 2014 Extreme Redesign 3D printing challenge