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
Laser sintering machines added to Romanoff RP services
Romanoff International Supply Corporation announced an addition to its lineup of rapid prototyping equipment. Concept Laser’s LaserCUSING® machines will accompany SolidScape’s 3Z Series 3D printers and Indutherm’s line of high definition casting … [Read more...] about Laser sintering machines added to Romanoff RP services
Let 3D printing disrupt your habitual thinking
It’s not manufacturing that 3D printing technology should disrupt—it’s habitual thinking. 3D printing can change the habits we get into with design and prototyping, as well as production, and how fast we get to market. Habitual thinking is what … [Read more...] about Let 3D printing disrupt your habitual thinking
Rapid injection molding helps non-profit develop a low cost prosthetic
The ReMotion Knee is a low cost prosthetic knee joint project that was started in 2008 as a graduate biomedical engineering class assignment. The class collaborated with the JaipurFoot Organization, India’s largest provider of low cost prosthetics, … [Read more...] about Rapid injection molding helps non-profit develop a low cost prosthetic
Laser sintering – What is it?
The technology known as 3D printing actually consists of a number of different methods of building an object layer by layer. Each method has its pros and cons. In this series of brief tutorials, we will go into the basics of each technology and … [Read more...] about Laser sintering – What is it?