The trend to put Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology into schools continues. Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced that it has been chosen by the Georgia Institute of Technology to provide its Dimension 3D Printers to select high schools across the … [Read more...] about National program is the first of its kind to put 3D printers in high school students’ hands
Aerospace
Round like a Wheel, Not Like an Egg
When making round parts—gears, pistons, plugs, and anything else that needs to fit, seal, or spin—start by asking just how round does it need to be? If the answer is “as round as possible,” you probably need a center gate. In injection molding, resin … [Read more...] about Round like a Wheel, Not Like an Egg
Stratasys releases an Additive Manufacturing material-property study
Independent university study evaluates material properties over time for PC and ABS plastic parts produced via Stratasys FDM process Stratasys Inc., (NASDAQ: SSYS) announces findings from an independent and extensive performance study … [Read more...] about Stratasys releases an Additive Manufacturing material-property study
Renishaw announces two new SLM machines
Renishaw announced its latest machines for the additive manufacturing market. The company develops machines for Selective Laser Melting (SLM)--an additive manufacturing process that produces dense metal parts direct from 3D CAD using a high-powered … [Read more...] about Renishaw announces two new SLM machines
U.S. Air Force chooses Rapidform XOR after extensive study
INUS Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce that a recent U.S. Air Force funded study evaluating CAD and reverse engineering software concluded that Rapidform XOR stands alone in its ability to create parametric solid models from 3D scan data. The … [Read more...] about U.S. Air Force chooses Rapidform XOR after extensive study
Better materials for high temperature SLS
In response to aerospace and defense industry demand for selective laser sintering materials for direct digital manufacturing of non-structural aircraft components, Paramount has developed laser sintering processes with high-temperature, … [Read more...] about Better materials for high temperature SLS
Scanner helps reverse engineer impellor at hydroelectric plant
Engineers from NVision, Inc., using the company’s HandHeld Scanner, were able to quickly reverse engineer a large impellor for a major hydroelectric facility, sparing the facility what would have been an extended shutdown had they needed to produce a … [Read more...] about Scanner helps reverse engineer impellor at hydroelectric plant
3D Printing in zero gravity conditions –
Now this development is very cool. So 3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD) announced that its BfB™ 3000 3D printer successfully completed two zero-gravity test flights in partnership with MADE IN SPACE, a start-up dedicated to providing solutions for … [Read more...] about 3D Printing in zero gravity conditions –
Stratasys reports a record Q2
A positive financial report from Stratasys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSYS) is further indication that this industry is growing. The company reported record revenue of $37.6 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to $30.1 million reported … [Read more...] about Stratasys reports a record Q2
Laser scanner adapts to changes in color and reflectivity
The CMS108 non-contact laser scanner is adaptable and adept at scanning a range of materials with its enhanced sensitivity to color and surface finishes. Its accuracy makes it attractive for inspection and reverse engineering applications where laser … [Read more...] about Laser scanner adapts to changes in color and reflectivity
