If you’ve read the blogs and comments made by many who follow this industry, you are familiar with the claim that professional grade 3D printers will replace traditional manufacturing technology (CNC-based milling, machining, stamping, and so on), in … [Read more...] about Will 3D printing truly be disruptive? Not necessarily
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Creaform to offer CFD Services
Creaform, a leader in 3D portable measurement technologies and 3D engineering services, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by extending its 3D engineering services portfolio with the addition of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis to its … [Read more...] about Creaform to offer CFD Services
ProJet 5000 3D printer offers large format precision and speed
The ProJet™ 5000 large format professional 3D printer, from 3D Systems Corp, (NYSE:DDD) offers a 2X print speed increase and the highest print resolution available in its class. It is equipped with advanced print-head technology, delivering high … [Read more...] about ProJet 5000 3D printer offers large format precision and speed
Constructing a Cubesat using additive manufacturing
The use of Windform® XT and additive manufacturing (AM)/3D printing (3DP) technology demonstrates the fast adaptability and freedom of design possible in nearly any field. For the developers of the RAMPART Cube Sat, the use of this material and … [Read more...] about Constructing a Cubesat using additive manufacturing
Take a tour of Proto Labs
If you’ve ever been curious about how Proto Labs handles its subtractive manufacturing or rapid injection molding offerings, check out this virtual tour of its facilities. The new website gives everyone the opportunity for an insider’s look at the … [Read more...] about Take a tour of Proto Labs
When you need a wing replacement, click 3D print, and then fly
Aurora Flight Sciences’ 3D wing, designed by Aurora and built with additive manufacturing technology developed by Stratasys Inc., was showcased at the recent announcement of the new National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII) in … [Read more...] about When you need a wing replacement, click 3D print, and then fly
Geomagic and Laser Design Announce Exclusive Deal for 3D Scanning and Inspection Solution
Geomagic®, a global company providing 3D technology for digital reality, and Laser Design Inc., (LDI) provider of precise 3D scanning systems and 3D measurement services, announced a deal to exclusively deliver Geomagic 3D scanning and inspection … [Read more...] about Geomagic and Laser Design Announce Exclusive Deal for 3D Scanning and Inspection Solution
3D printing and additive manufacturing initiative come to Ohio
Congratulations to Youngstown, Ohio, the new home of the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII). As someone who lives and works in Ohio, this is great news for the state. If you have not heard, the U.S. Department of Commerce … [Read more...] about 3D printing and additive manufacturing initiative come to Ohio
Additive Manufacturing–A better way to create conformal cooling channels
The additive manufacturing technology, laser sintering, is a faster, lower cost way to install conformal cooling channels into your mold tooling parts. By Tim Ruffner – VP New Business Development / Marketing Manager, GPI Prototype & … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing–A better way to create conformal cooling channels
SME has key role in National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will be playing an integral role in the new National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Department of Defense in Youngstown, Ohio. The $30 … [Read more...] about SME has key role in National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute