If you’re a sci-fi movie fan, the idea of prosthetic eyes that can do amazing things is familiar. Thanks to 3D printing, we are a step closer to such developments. Fraunhofer IGD reports the development of a 3D printed prosthetic eye. Fraunhofer … [Read more...] about The first ever patient with a fully digital 3D printed prosthetic eye…
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Digital Anatomy Creator lets designers push the boundaries of functional medical models
Stratasys Ltd. continues to enhance anatomic modeling solutions for healthcare providers through the introduction of a new software module, Digital Anatomy Creator, for Stratasys Digital Anatomy 3D Printers. The new software allows users to easily … [Read more...] about Digital Anatomy Creator lets designers push the boundaries of functional medical models
Desktop Metal qualifies D2 tool steel for its Production System
Desktop Metal announced it has qualified the use of D2 tool steel for the Production System platform, which leverages patent pending Single Pass Jetting (SPJ) technology. SPJ technology can be used for the production of parts in high-strength, … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal qualifies D2 tool steel for its Production System
How 3D printed molds reshaped a manual process
Stratasys Ltd., announced that Danish shoe manufacturer ECCO is using Stratasys Origin One 3D printing technology to accelerate product development, allowing conceptual footwear samples to be reviewed early in the development cycle using 3D printed … [Read more...] about How 3D printed molds reshaped a manual process
GE Additive and Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research team up to accelerate metal additive technology for rapid Department of Defense implementation
GE Additive and Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding as the cornerstone of a new collaborative effort aimed at supporting the U.S. Department of Defense‘s (DoD) … [Read more...] about GE Additive and Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research team up to accelerate metal additive technology for rapid Department of Defense implementation
3D printers keep race cars up and racing
Spire Motorsports, a newcomer in the NASCAR Cup Series, raced onto the scene in 2018. Within a year, the team caused one of the biggest upsets in NASCAR history with its first win at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. Since then, the team has been … [Read more...] about 3D printers keep race cars up and racing
3D printing the perfect paddle for a paralympic paracanoe champion
Paralympic paracanoe champion Emma Wiggs MBE has added to her gold medal haul with the help of experts from the Manufacturing Technology Centre and the National Composites Centre (NCC). In a world-first, a team of expert engineers came together, with … [Read more...] about 3D printing the perfect paddle for a paralympic paracanoe champion
Photo-curing 3D printer makes parts faster than traditional SL and DLP systems
Czech company VUTS produces and develops specialized single-purpose machines for the automotive, textile and food packaging industries. Founded in the 1950s, the company operates under the motto “We build your machines,” offering a comprehensive set … [Read more...] about Photo-curing 3D printer makes parts faster than traditional SL and DLP systems
Stratasys partners with Ricoh to deliver point-of-care anatomic modeling solution
Stratasys Ltd. announced a partnership with Ricoh USA, Inc. to provide point-of-care anatomic modeling services to healthcare facilities. RICOH 3D for Healthcare uses Stratasys 3D printing technology as part of its solution to give more medical … [Read more...] about Stratasys partners with Ricoh to deliver point-of-care anatomic modeling solution
3D printing can lower the carbon footprint of eyeware
EOS, with its customer YOU MAWO, and Fraunhofer EMI, conducted a systemic Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for YOU MAWO eyewear over the entire life cycle of its 3D printed glasses. From cradle-to-grave, excluding the use phase, this study compares the … [Read more...] about 3D printing can lower the carbon footprint of eyeware
