Solid Concepts, a custom manufacturing company providing prototyping and production services, announced a 3D printing material developed by parent company Stratasys. Solid Concepts will now provide a UV-stable material for parts manufactured via … [Read more...] about UV-stable print material for diverse applications
Stratasys 3D Printing and Legacy Effects Suit RoboCop
Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced that the company’s multi-material Objet Connex 3D printing technology has played a leading role in the production of the iconic RoboCop suit … [Read more...] about Stratasys 3D Printing and Legacy Effects Suit RoboCop
The Real Threat From 3D printing and Firearms
It’s been awhile since my last blog post where I talked about how 3D printed firearms will never be a real threat. Since then several designs have popped up with improved durability, effectiveness and even the number of rounds they can hold. These … [Read more...] about The Real Threat From 3D printing and Firearms
Hyphen and University of Guelph to share technology, innovations and services
Hyphen, a comprehensive rapid prototyping and environmental testing facility open to the public in North America, has announced a partnership with the University of Guelph, one of Canada’s top universities. The partnership will provide Hyphen with … [Read more...] about Hyphen and University of Guelph to share technology, innovations and services
America Makes welcomes three new members
America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), welcomes three new members: Gold (Full) Member MAYA Design is a leading technology design … [Read more...] about America Makes welcomes three new members
MakerBot Launches Innovation Centers for Universities and Businesses
MakerBot, a global leader in desktop 3D printing, aims at helping transform universities and businesses into MakerBot Innovation Centers that empower organizations to innovate faster, collaborate better and be more competitive. The centers are … [Read more...] about MakerBot Launches Innovation Centers for Universities and Businesses
EOS and Airbus Group Innovations complete life cycle comparison of production technologies
EOS, a manufacture of additive manufacturing systems, has collaborated with Airbus Group Innovations (previously EADS Innovation Works), to complete an environmental lifecycle comparison of two key production technologies, rapid investment casting … [Read more...] about EOS and Airbus Group Innovations complete life cycle comparison of production technologies
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Announces Keynote Speakers
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced its featured keynote speakers for its 2014 Education & Training Conference, which will be held in Tucson, Arizona, from April 6 – 10, 2014. Dr. Mike North, Jason Lopes and Todd Grimm will … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Announces Keynote Speakers
Stratasys receives Exocad software validation
Stratasys Ltd., a manufacturer of 3D printers and materials for personal use, prototyping and production, announced that exocad GmbH, a global company providing dental CAD/CAM software solutions exclusively for the OEM market, has verified Stratasys … [Read more...] about Stratasys receives Exocad software validation
Know the difference: 3D printers vs. 3D Production Systems
Additive manufacturing systems range in price from several thousand dollars for hobbyist level systems to nearly $1 million for high-end industrial machines. Both produce objects in a nearly identical fashion, so it can be a challenge to figure out … [Read more...] about Know the difference: 3D printers vs. 3D Production Systems