According to the ASTM standard terminology definition, material jetting is a process in which droplets of build material are selectively deposited onto a build bed to develop a three-dimensional object. Many of the 3D printers from Stratasys Ltd do a … [Read more...] about Material Jetting: How Does It Work?
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Elects Board
April 18, 2013 – The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced its 2013-2014 board of directors. Board members were elected at the annual business meeting held Jacksonville, Florida, on April 17. The 2013-2014 AMUG board members … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Elects Board
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Recognizes Excellence
April 18, 2013 – The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced recipients of awards for excellence, service and technical skill. The awards were presented at the 25th annual users group conference in Jacksonville, Florida. During … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Recognizes Excellence
5 of the best videos on 3D printing
In the past few years, a number of videos about 3D printing have emerged. Some just show the machines in action. Others tell a human story in connection with 3D printing. Here is the first of my five selections of some of the better videos that … [Read more...] about 5 of the best videos on 3D printing
6 Really Useful articles on 3D printing
Fair disclosure: I’m a critical reader. Therefore, I look at articles about 3D printing skeptically. Many, many articles exist that discuss how 3D printing is going to change the world. Maybe it will; it’s a bit soon to say for sure. I insist on a … [Read more...] about 6 Really Useful articles on 3D printing
AMUG plans for the future
Many of the members of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group have been involved with this technology for more than 20 years. The attention this 25+ year-old technology is getting now was a much-discussed subject at the conference. Look for this … [Read more...] about AMUG plans for the future
What’s new with 3D printing at AMUG 2013
3D printing has the potential to help engineers deliver better designs, while reducing costs and still get to market ahead of the competition—if management doesn’t mess it up. A keynote address at today’s AMUG conference, “Aligning Cultures, The … [Read more...] about What’s new with 3D printing at AMUG 2013
Additive manufacturing—When will it arrive
Many claim that 3D printing/additive manufacturing will significantly alter how we make just about anything. But it hasn’t happened yet. So what are the capabilities 3D printers/additive manufacturing machines need to have to fulfill the dream? What … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing—When will it arrive
How many clicks does it take to find 3D printer specifications?
You’ve decided to invest in a 3D printer. Before contacting the salesman or ordering a desktop version online, you decide to check out preliminary specification information from the manufacturer’s website. Just how easy is it to search the … [Read more...] about How many clicks does it take to find 3D printer specifications?
3D Printing Inspires New Working Style in CAD/CAM Software Industry
3D printing is one of the most hottest and popular topics in the tech field. Due to its strong customizability as well as high efficiency, 3D printing has been adopted by companies in 3D modeling, mold design, and machining industries. As a … [Read more...] about 3D Printing Inspires New Working Style in CAD/CAM Software Industry