Are you taking full advantage of your 3D printer (3DP)/additive manufacturing (AM) technology? That was one of the questions posed at the recent Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference last month. Todd Grimm was one of the speakers … [Read more...] about Are you a “power user?”
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A closer look at extrusion-based 3D printers
With the arrival of low-priced consumer targeted 3D printers, some users of this technology ask why it needs to cost so much and when will the higher-priced versions go on sale? A look at the inner workings of these printers answers these … [Read more...] about A closer look at extrusion-based 3D printers
Patience, you impatient critics
The Stratasys Mojo 3D printer system has only been out a couple of days and already critics are complaining that this technology still costs too much. Some have assumed the reason we don’t have their ideal affordable, accurate, fast, high quality, … [Read more...] about Patience, you impatient critics
Get your Mojo running—the newest professional desktop 3D printer
A professional-use desktop 3D printer, FDM-based, for less than $10,000—this is Stratasys’ newest product innovation and the fulfillment of CEO Scott Crump’s long-time goal of putting a reliable, capable, accurate, and easy to use 3D printer on every … [Read more...] about Get your Mojo running—the newest professional desktop 3D printer
3D Printing technology helps build service robot exoskeleton
While Festo’s ExoHand was primarily developed to assist older employees handle repetitive assembly tasks in industry that can only be performed by humans, it is also a pioneer innovation in the area of service robotics, such as rehabilitation. In … [Read more...] about 3D Printing technology helps build service robot exoskeleton
Who has the best 3D printer?
With nearly 50 3D printer systems to choose from, including jetting; lamination; electron beam melting or direct metal deposition; photo curing; and sintering, how do you narrow that down to the best 3D printer for your needs? Introduced in 2010, the … [Read more...] about Who has the best 3D printer?
3D scanner aids in development of novel scooter
When you have a “toy” that tests your motor skills, exercise is more rewarding both physically and mentally. Sbyke USA, LLC co-founders Steve and Bart Wilson had an idea for a rear-steer kick scooter. The two designers turned to Laser Design and GKS, … [Read more...] about 3D scanner aids in development of novel scooter
3D Systems introduces ProJet 3500 3D printer
3D Systems Corp. (NYSE:DDD) announced the immediate availability of its next generation ProJet™ 3500 professional series 3D printers in eight configurations with nine new performance tailored VisiJet® print materials for functional prototyping and … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces ProJet 3500 3D printer
Stratasys Offers Complete Printing Packages for Dimension 3D Printers
Looks like Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) is going to make it easy to purchase complete packages of many of its 3D printers. The company already offers a complete printing package on the uPrint SE. It has now announced that it will offer bundled, complete … [Read more...] about Stratasys Offers Complete Printing Packages for Dimension 3D Printers
3D Systems Launches New ZPrinter® 850
Not long after the purchase of Z Corporation, 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) has announced the immediate availability of the new ZPrinter® 850, the largest format ZPrinter® with higher print volume, greater productivity and vibrant full color that … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Launches New ZPrinter® 850