3D scanners do much more than reverse engineer an object. Recently introduced scanners help tackle a number of important design and analysis functions: • In medical applications, because they accurately measure human body dimensions, they … [Read more...] about The Latest Ways to Grab 3D Data
Laser sintered powder-to-product manufacturing for unmanned systems
Unique, complex aircraft components, many of them impossible to create using traditional manufacturing processes, will be on display at EOS booth #3407 at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Unmanned Systems North … [Read more...] about Laser sintered powder-to-product manufacturing for unmanned systems
3D Printer priced at less than $15,000
“There is something about a physical model; it engages all of your senses in a way that a drawing on screen or on paper cannot, enabling engineers to create better designs,” said Joe Titlow, Director of Product Management, Z Corporation. … [Read more...] about 3D Printer priced at less than $15,000
3D Printer Benchmark Profiles Seven Systems
T. A. Grimm & Associates, Inc. announced the release of a comprehensive benchmark study of seven 3D printers. The benchmark is available in both North American and European editions, and each 60-page report includes more than 100 images, charts … [Read more...] about 3D Printer Benchmark Profiles Seven Systems
3D printing revs up Steeda Autosports’ R&D
Based in Pompano Beach, Fla., Steeda Autosports makes a complete line of Ford-based accessories. Ranging from stunning wheels to shocks and springs to chrome radiator caps, the products make Ford cars drive better and look impressive. The Steeda … [Read more...] about 3D printing revs up Steeda Autosports’ R&D
Objet and 3Shape offer dental labs a seamless CAD/CAM design-to-production process
Objet Geometries, a leader in 3D printing, and 3Shape A/S, a global leader in 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions for the dental industry, announced the availability of a jointly developed system that integrates with the 3Shape Dental System™ … [Read more...] about Objet and 3Shape offer dental labs a seamless CAD/CAM design-to-production process
Low-cost Zirconia Milling Machine for Dental Market
The DWX-30 dental milling machine is a precise production tool for creating copings, crowns and bridges in zirconia and wax. This compact CNC mill eliminates the expense of precious metals and the complexity of casting. Designed specifically for the … [Read more...] about Low-cost Zirconia Milling Machine for Dental Market
New Resin Approaches True Thermoplastic Performance
Somos® NeXt is, according to DSM Somos, the most advanced resin to date for approaching true thermoplastic performance. The material produces parts that demonstrate the stiffness and toughness that typically characterizes thermoplastics, as well as … [Read more...] about New Resin Approaches True Thermoplastic Performance
Beyond Prototyping
It is usually the designer who decides on the production method at the beginning of the design process. So get ready for these five trends as vendors continue to improve their prototyping systems and materials. Now that “rapid prototyping” … [Read more...] about Beyond Prototyping
Mephisto 3D scanner combines with Rapidform XOS
INUS Technology, Inc. (www.rapidform.com) announced that Mephisto 3D scanner from 3DDynamics (www.3DDynamics.eu) now includes a license of Rapidform XOS. This combination of hardware and software lets you capture process and edit 3D scans for 3D … [Read more...] about Mephisto 3D scanner combines with Rapidform XOS