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
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Commercial developer chooses 3D printed car models over CGI
by Terry Persun, Technology Journalist Recently, Edmonds.com created a new commercial that used 3D printed models to aid in the communication meant to illustrate the company’s commitment to consumers. White Room Artifacts, LLC was hired to create … [Read more...] about Commercial developer chooses 3D printed car models over CGI
Intellectual property rights and 3D printing—much ado about nothing?
3D printing and intellectual property protection or rights is back in the news again, thanks to Nathan Myhrvold, former Microsoft CTO and now owner of Intellectual Ventures, a company that “believes that ideas are valuable” and therefore works at … [Read more...] about Intellectual property rights and 3D printing—much ado about nothing?
3D printing and the “next industrial revolution”
According to Chris Anderson, “Makers” will be the next, or third, industrial revolution. (Anderson recently published his third book: Makers: The New Industrial Revolution.) Lots of pundits and bloggers have forecast that manufacturing, as we know … [Read more...] about 3D printing and the “next industrial revolution”
3D Scanning helps turn F-104 fuselage into a high-speed land car
You may have read about the Bloodhound Project out of Europe. The Bloodhound is an initiative focused on developing a land vehicle that will break the 1,000 mph World Land Speed Record. The specially designed land car uses a jet engine to power it to … [Read more...] about 3D Scanning helps turn F-104 fuselage into a high-speed land car
Proto Labs awards Cool Idea! to new beer/wine distribution system
For those of you who love your beer and wine, but would like more attentive service, this latest Cool Idea! winner is for you. iPourIt allows patrons to pour their own draft beer and wine on tap while keeping tabs on the ounces poured. This new … [Read more...] about Proto Labs awards Cool Idea! to new beer/wine distribution system
Will 3D printers go home?
Will 3D printers become the newest must-have home accessory or not? This debate has lately taken on a zealous edge. I think both sides are missing an obvious point. Take a look at the average engineering office. How many … [Read more...] about Will 3D printers go home?
Another choice for 3D printing in metal laser sintering: Renishaw
Directed Manufacturing, Inc. (DMI), Pflugerville, TX, is a leading 3D printing, rapid manufacturing company that produces plastic and metal parts, components, and assemblies. It recently purchased a Renishaw AM 250. Noted Alex, Fima, president of … [Read more...] about Another choice for 3D printing in metal laser sintering: Renishaw
Another desktop 3D printer; this one for stereolithography
Why can't someone make a low cost, high performance, desktop 3D printer for a reasonable cost? That's the question of 2012 and a number of entrepreneurs and start-ups are working on an answer. The latest possible answer to this question comes from … [Read more...] about Another desktop 3D printer; this one for stereolithography
MakerBot targets engineers with latest desktop 3D printer
The desktop 3D printer offerings just became a little more interesting with MakerBot® Industries’ introduction of the MakerBot® Replicator™ 2 Desktop 3D Printer, which, according to the company is the “easiest, fastest, and most affordable tool yet … [Read more...] about MakerBot targets engineers with latest desktop 3D printer