3D Systems announced that it has closed its acquisition of Phenix Systems, a leading global provider of Direct Metal Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printers based in Riom, France. The company paid $15.1 million for 81% of the share capital and will … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Completes Acquisition of Phenix DMSL 3D printers
How can 3D printers build differently?
Based on discussions I’ve heard lately, the next trend in 3D printing/additive manufacturing will be systems and machines that execute the 3 dimensional build function differently. For example, engineers and makers are already thinking about how you … [Read more...] about How can 3D printers build differently?
Binder jetting boasts high production speed and quantity
By Michael Jermann, Design World Editorial Intern Most 3D printers use an additive production process where material is deposited on a base and then layered over and over again to create an object. In binder jetting, typically a layer of powder … [Read more...] about Binder jetting boasts high production speed and quantity
3D Systems introduces injection molding-like direct manufacturing material
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced a new plastic injection molding-like material– VisiJet® M3 Black for use in its ProJet® 3500/3510 professional 3D printers. VisiJet M3 Black further expands the range of use cases of the company’s ProJet printers into … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces injection molding-like direct manufacturing material
Proof that you should only use your 3D printer for business use
The following video from www.funnyordie.com is probably about to go viral, but it's a great sign when people can make fun out of all the commentary published in the last year about 3D printing. Please note, however, some may take offense to the … [Read more...] about Proof that you should only use your 3D printer for business use
Low cost 3D printer for metal additive manufacturing
Although you will have to speak to a sales rep to find out exactly how low-cost this new entrant into the 3D printer market is, the LENS 450 metal 3D printer is one of the first low-cost metal 3D printers available. The printer was developed … [Read more...] about Low cost 3D printer for metal additive manufacturing
FDM makes custom parts for UAVs
The use of direct digital manufacturing of parts in-house helped an embedded electromechanical products company meet critical deadlines for custom products. In the growing unmanned vehicle market there is increasing demand for technologies that … [Read more...] about FDM makes custom parts for UAVs
Beyond color 3D printing
ZPrinters (now the ProJet X60 line) are well known for 3D printing objects in a full spectrum of colors. But these machines can also be used for other tasks, such as creating wax infiltration molds. For Pratt & Miller, the initial use behind … [Read more...] about Beyond color 3D printing
The Future of 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
By Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor Industry experts speak out about what 3D printing needs to continue to grow. This time around, (as opposed to more than 25 years ago) the 3D printing/additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) industry seems to be on … [Read more...] about The Future of 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
ExOne puts the “production” in additive manufacturing
“It is already clear that the factories of the future will have 3D printers working alongside milling machines, presses, foundries and plastic injection molding equipment in the business of making things.” The Economist, February 2011. ExOne has … [Read more...] about ExOne puts the “production” in additive manufacturing