Several European 3D printing/Additive manufacturing companies are establishing offices here in the U.S. One of them is SLM Solutions, which develops and sells laser sintered metal machines, competing with EOS, 3D Systems, and now Renishaw. In … [Read more...] about More 3D printing options in metals
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3D printers help prototype Astronaut Helpers
These robots may look like they’re from a science fiction novel, but they aren’t. These useful tools are on the International Space Station, and they’re operated out of Houston. by Terry Persun, Technology Journalist On February 24, 2011, the … [Read more...] about 3D printers help prototype Astronaut Helpers
3D printers: We want what we want when we want it
A group supported by the P2P foundation, an organization that studies the impact of peer-to-peer technology, recently completed a survey of 3D printer users, titled Manufacturing in Motion. This was a survey of open-source users of the low-cost 3D … [Read more...] about 3D printers: We want what we want when we want it
NASA turns to 3D printing for parts for its Rover
With highly custom space vehicles that must sustain human life, stock parts and traditional machining won't fly. So NASA engineers put 70 3D-printed parts made of ABS, PCABS, and polycarbonate built on a Fortus Production 3D printer on this … [Read more...] about NASA turns to 3D printing for parts for its Rover
3D printed “Exoskeleton” lets a little girl lift her arms and play
The moment Megan Lavelle saw the device, she knew it would change her daughter’s life. Lavelle is an energetic, unstoppable mom whose youngest daughter, Emma, was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC). At a Philadelphia conference for … [Read more...] about 3D printed “Exoskeleton” lets a little girl lift her arms and play
Terry Wohlers on why most adults will not use Personal 3D Printers
According to the latest information from Terry Wohlers, the additive manufacturing (AM) industry is experiencing “staggering growth in low-cost ‘personal’ 3D printers.” These printers sell for less than $3000, with many available in kit form or … [Read more...] about Terry Wohlers on why most adults will not use Personal 3D Printers
How Haptic technology will influence CAD and 3D printing
At this year’s RAPID show, I had an opportunity to meet with Ping Fu, founder and CEO of Geomagic. Widely regarded as a visionary, Ms. Fu spearheaded the recent acquisition of Sensable Technology Inc. Recently, we continued our conversation on how … [Read more...] about How Haptic technology will influence CAD and 3D printing
3D printing helps prototype car that will travel faster than a bullet
The BLOODHOUND Project is an international education initiative focused around a 1,000 mph World Land Speed Record attempt. The core aim is to inspire young people to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM subjects) … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps prototype car that will travel faster than a bullet
How to evaluate a 3D printer, additive manufacturing system
In the additive manufacturing world, probably the most common question is: What is the best 3D printing system or technology for me? At the recent AMUG conference, Todd Grimm, president of T. A. Grimm & Associates, Inc., and Kevin Ayers, … [Read more...] about How to evaluate a 3D printer, additive manufacturing system
Objet now offers more than 100 materials for use on its 3D printers
Noted Bruce Bradshaw, head of Objet’s North America marketing efforts, “Our goal is to develop materials that help engineers and designers better replicate their finished product in the prototyping stage; to provide materials that match their desired … [Read more...] about Objet now offers more than 100 materials for use on its 3D printers