What a way to waste money; in legal fees. The dream of desktop stereolithography (SL) went on hold recently, as 3D Systems filed a lawsuit against Formlabs for its Form 1 desktop 3D printer, based on comments the Formlab executives reportedly said in … [Read more...] about Has the “war” among personal desktop 3D printers begun?
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More 3D printing materials for Objet
16 new rigid/rubber-like composites for seals and electronic applications bring the full Objet range to 123 materials. Objet Ltd., an innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, announced the release of a … [Read more...] about More 3D printing materials for Objet
Can 3D printing and CNC machining work together in one machine?
Absolutely. In fact it's already being done. I am not convinced that 3D printing will "disrupt," as in destroy, manufacturing. I have said before that 3D printing is truly an additive technology in that it enhances and adds value to the … [Read more...] about Can 3D printing and CNC machining work together in one machine?
Using 3D printers to print chemicals
An interesting news story from the Huffington Post comments on 3D printers latest capability to "print" chemicals. While Professor Lee Cronin uses a $2000 3D printer, the idea of using a 3D printer to mix materials is a concept Objet has been … [Read more...] about Using 3D printers to print chemicals
Is the 3D printing revolution here yet?
An interesting infographic about the 3D printing "revolution" is turning up in the Twitter-verse and on some web sites. Take a look. Some of the interesting parts include a breakdown of worldwide rapid prototyping use, what the hobbiests are doing … [Read more...] about Is the 3D printing revolution here yet?
3D printing helps MIT develop metamaterial that focuses radio waves for invisibility
Thanks to 3D printing, MIT has developed a supernatural metamaterial that bends electromagnetic waves to a focused point--think Star Wars Death Star. Potential use is for invisibility cloaks. by Jennifer Chu, MIT News Office In many respects, … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps MIT develop metamaterial that focuses radio waves for invisibility
Objet Launches 3D printer for Acedemia—The Objet30 Scholar
Objet Ltd., an innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, announced the release of an accessible, attractively-priced and all-inclusive 3D printing package for schools, colleges, universities and institutes of … [Read more...] about Objet Launches 3D printer for Acedemia—The Objet30 Scholar
3D printing a custom hand brace
Who says that as a maker of 3D printers, you can't get into the manufacturing game? Not 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD). It appears as though the company will produce and market end-use medical products thanks to its recent acquisition of Bespoke … [Read more...] about 3D printing a custom hand brace
Stratasys adds Black ULTEM 9085 thermoplastic for 3D printing
Stratasys introduced black color ULTEM 9085, a high-performance thermoplastic, for use in its FDM additive manufacturing (or 3D printing) process. From SABIC Innovative Plastics, this material is strong, light in weight, and has other desirable … [Read more...] about Stratasys adds Black ULTEM 9085 thermoplastic for 3D printing
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Conference, Register now
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced that online registration is now available for its 2013 conference, which will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, from April 14 – 18, 2013. The users group conference, now in its 25th year, … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Conference, Register now