Renishaw plc, the global engineering technologies company, and BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co. KG, a leading international specialist in dental prosthodontics, have concluded an agreement that licenses Renishaw to use BEGO … [Read more...] about Renishaw and BEGO conclude additive manufacturing licensing agreement
Stratasys introduces 3D printer for small Orthodontic labs and clinics
Stratasys, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced the launch of the Objet30 OrthoDesk 3D Printer, specially designed for smaller orthodontic labs and clinics. The Objet30 OrthoDesk makes digital orthodontics accessible for facilities of all sizes. Digital … [Read more...] about Stratasys introduces 3D printer for small Orthodontic labs and clinics
MakerBot partners with Autodesk, and introduces a 3D scanner
It looks like the competition for the maker market is heating up. First, MakerBot and Autodesk have announced that they will team up to combine 3D printing software and hardware. Second, MakerBot announced its Digitizer 3D scanner. One could see this … [Read more...] about MakerBot partners with Autodesk, and introduces a 3D scanner
Subtractive Rapid Prototyping, More Precise than ever before
There is no disputing the value of a great product prototype. Producing your design in 3-D, testing its functionality and ensuring that the required manufacturing processes will work can save considerable time and expense. While the industry is … [Read more...] about Subtractive Rapid Prototyping, More Precise than ever before
Software helps you design for 3D printing manufacturability
When used together, 3D printing and topology optimization can deliver objects with minimum mass, which will save money in raw materials. Topology optimization and additive manufacturing are two techniques that together have the … [Read more...] about Software helps you design for 3D printing manufacturability
What is your biggest frustration with additive manufacturing (3D printing)?
Despite the media hype that 3D printers can be used to make literally anything, and that they will disrupt all kinds of present day processes and systems, professional users have a number of frustrations with this technology. These frustrations can … [Read more...] about What is your biggest frustration with additive manufacturing (3D printing)?
Paper 3D printing: an alternative for casting applications
You can use 3D printing to create casting molds, but there are several limitations inherent with the printers. However, alternatives are emerging, such as the use of paper for some casting applications. By Dr. Conor MacCormack, CEO, Mcor … [Read more...] about Paper 3D printing: an alternative for casting applications
Creating a life-saving skull plate with Geomagic technology
According to recent news, the FDA recently approved the use of a biocompatible form of PEEK for medical applications. This application tells how medical researchers used Geomagic 3D technology, including haptic devices, to design a life-saving skull … [Read more...] about Creating a life-saving skull plate with Geomagic technology
The ReMotion Knee named Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award Recipient
The ReMotion Knee, a low cost prosthetic knee joint, is the latest winner of the Cool Idea! Award from Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB), a manufacturer of CNC machined and injection molded parts. Proto Labs launched the Cool Idea! Award in 2011 to give … [Read more...] about The ReMotion Knee named Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award Recipient
rp+m adds a Stratasys Fortus FDM 900mc
rapid prototype + manufacturing (rp+m) LLC, a sister company of Thogus, an engineering company whose expertise is in plastic injection molding, announced the addition of a second Fortus FDM 900mc™ 3D Production System, the largest fused deposition … [Read more...] about rp+m adds a Stratasys Fortus FDM 900mc
