One of the trends in additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is an acceleration of useful tools that capture data more easily and convert it to 3D CAD data, for later build on a 3D printer. One of the more interesting recent releases is … [Read more...] about Geomagic Spark–a New Approach to Designing from Scan Data
The Benefits of Digital Design and Additive Fabrication in Maxillofacial Surgery
Geomagic®, a global company providing 3D technology for digital reality, announced that its customer CARTIS (Centre for Applied Reconstructive Technologies in Surgery), of Cardiff, Wales, will present its best practices for the production of custom … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Digital Design and Additive Fabrication in Maxillofacial Surgery
Kraftwurx unveils 3D printing platform—Digital Factory™
Kraftwurx announced the Kraftwurx platform, powered by Digital Factory™ from Digital Reality, Inc. 3D Printed commerce technology for your portal or brand. There are a lot of companies that promise the potential of 3D printing, including … [Read more...] about Kraftwurx unveils 3D printing platform—Digital Factory™
Behind Sciaky’s direct manufacturing technology
With the objective of saving manufacturers time and money on the production of large, high-value metal parts and prototypes, Sciaky Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI), launched its Direct Manufacturing (DM) technology, which is … [Read more...] about Behind Sciaky’s direct manufacturing technology
Stratasys leading the next industrial revolution with 3D printing
The merger between Stratasys and Objet is now complete. The new company, Stratasys Ltd., appears to be well positioned and ready to not only continue supporting the current combined 3D printing product lines, but also to move forward with new … [Read more...] about Stratasys leading the next industrial revolution with 3D printing
RIM design tip: Designing outside the box
When it comes to rapid prototyping, product design presents you with a series of choices involving the function and aesthetic of the product, the methods of manufacture to be used to realize the product, and physical, financial, timeline, and other … [Read more...] about RIM design tip: Designing outside the box
Expanding digital dentistry: 3D Systems offers new dental printer
3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC), a manufacturer of 3D printers, rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing equipment, announced its new 2011 ProJet™ DP 3000 3D printer, a dental CAD/CAM 3D printer for wax-up production that provides measurable … [Read more...] about Expanding digital dentistry: 3D Systems offers new dental printer
ZCorp. discusses recent major milestones
Customers ordered more than 7 million cubic inches of materials from Z Corporation, maker of 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and 3D scanning technologies. This is a record sale for the company of the build materials used to print 3D models. In Q4 … [Read more...] about ZCorp. discusses recent major milestones
3D Systems acquires Quickparts
3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC) announced that it acquired Quickparts, a leading custom parts services company based in Atlanta, GA with 2010 annual revenue of $25 million. Quickparts is dedicated to providing its customers with best in class … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires Quickparts
New developments in laser-sintered Orthopedic implants
“Our offerings at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting demonstrate just how mature laser-sintering is now,” said Martin Bullemer, EOS manager for medical business development. “Metal and plastics … [Read more...] about New developments in laser-sintered Orthopedic implants