Additive fabrication system maker, Stratasys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced it has delivered its first shipments of HP-branded 3D printers. Stratasys and HP co-developed the exclusive 3D printer systems, which are manufactured by Stratasys, as part … [Read more...] about Stratasys Delivers First Shipment of HP-branded 3D Printers
DSM introduces Bio-based Performance Materials for Automotive Industry
Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, introduced two bio-based performance materials for the automotive industry, in response to increasing demand for sustainable products. Presented … [Read more...] about DSM introduces Bio-based Performance Materials for Automotive Industry
New PEEK Type Polymer can be Laser Sintered
New materials continue to make laser sintering an attractive option for rapid prototyping. One of the newest materials is EOS PEEK HP3, from EOS, the only PEEK-type polymer available for laser sintering. For Royal Plastic Mfg, Minden, Neb., a … [Read more...] about New PEEK Type Polymer can be Laser Sintered
EDM Delivers Feature Rich Injection Molded Parts Fast
Contrary to some views, it is possible to create small features in aluminum molds. Quickturn injection molding, using a combination of CNC machining and Electrical Discharge Machining, is one method. Service bureaus continue to develop new … [Read more...] about EDM Delivers Feature Rich Injection Molded Parts Fast
Rapid Prototyping Brings Back the Past
Collectors find pleasure in having old items of all types around. Then there are those who collect replicas of old items that are not in use anymore. That’s what Roe Machine found when one of their customers came to them and asked them to … [Read more...] about Rapid Prototyping Brings Back the Past
Designer Materials
In your prototyping repertoire, what if you could custom design your own materials for projects? This often sought-after goal is coming closer. At least one 3D printer can print multiple materials into a single printed part — a process known as … [Read more...] about Designer Materials
More Geometries and Automatic Tool-Paths Expand Subtractive RP Use
Even though additive rapid prototyping receives most of the news buzz in the industry, don’t overlook subtractive rapid prototyping. Recent developments in subtractive RP can help you eliminate even more steps and costs in your development process; … [Read more...] about More Geometries and Automatic Tool-Paths Expand Subtractive RP Use
Rebuilding Chicago for the Olympic Bid
For the Chicago centennial celebration, the Chicago Architecture Foundation planned a model city that will be the centerpiece of the citywide Burnham 1909 Plan of Chicago celebration. The exhibition will help visitors explore the planning of Chicago … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Chicago for the Olympic Bid
Additive Manufacturing Accelerates Automotive Build
Building people’s dream cars is what the folks at Roaring Forties do best. Often, the Roaring Forties team must redesign parts quickly. Due to new emission regulations, a new engine for the RF GT40 needed to fit into an existing chassis. Changes had … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Accelerates Automotive Build
The Shape of Things to Come
3D design of products is not just for experienced engineers anymore. At least two companies, located in different countries, see a market for 3D printed goods where average consumers can buy unique objects that better reflect what they want and … [Read more...] about The Shape of Things to Come
