Michal Zalewski is a multitalented guy – a successful software engineer by day, and robotics hobbyist in the evening and on weekends. He became serious about robotics almost six years ago, and quickly realized that the most significant limitation is … [Read more...] about CNC machining speeds the development of custom gearwheels
Aerospace
3D scanner software – a step closer to automatically recovering design intent
The U.S. Air Force and DRS Technologies, a supplier of defense electronic systems, commissioned the University of Oklahoma to study developments in scanners in reverse engineering projects. The authors examined several 3D scanning software packages. … [Read more...] about 3D scanner software – a step closer to automatically recovering design intent
Laser scanners take accurate measurements fast
The goal in most design projects—find a way to develop the most accurate products, quickly and easily (or easily enough) and run with it. The need for speed, however, often conflicts with the need to take accurate measurements along the way—an … [Read more...] about Laser scanners take accurate measurements fast
Tips on Clips
One of the many benefits of plastic resin is the ease with which it can be molded into complex shapes. This often allows a single part to replace two or more parts made of other materials. Among the complex features that can be molded into a plastic … [Read more...] about Tips on Clips
Renishaw demonstrates AM capabilities
Renishaw, a global company with core skills in measurement, motion control, spectroscopy and precision machining, also happens to offer additive manufacturing technologies, although the additive technologies are available primarily in Europe. These … [Read more...] about Renishaw demonstrates AM capabilities
Service providers purchases are good news for AM industry
A good sign for the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry is the number of prototype service providers reporting purchases of new equipment and materials. It looks like more engineers are turning to prototyping, whether it’s in house or … [Read more...] about Service providers purchases are good news for AM industry
3D printing—without supports
Many additive manufacturing processes (AM) and 3D printing designs require the use of support structures during part build. Either the geometry cannot stand on its, own or the material needs support during curing. But support structures frequently … [Read more...] about 3D printing—without supports
Geomagic Studio 2012 transforms scans of physical objects into precise 3D models
Geomagic announces the release of Geomagic Studio 2012, Geomagic Wrap 2012, Geomagic Qualify 2012, Geomagic Qualify Probe and Geomagic Wrap OEM Edition. This suite of software delivers the latest technical advances in 3D scan and probe data … [Read more...] about Geomagic Studio 2012 transforms scans of physical objects into precise 3D models
Additive “printing” of metal
Sciaky, Inc. is a provider of an innovative form of additive manufacturing. Its Direct Manufacturing (DM) technology achieves near net-shape parts using state-of-the art electron beam welding. Its equipment produces production parts and functional … [Read more...] about Additive “printing” of metal
Objet launches high temperature material combining thermal functionality with dimensional stability
Objet Ltd., an innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing announced the commercial availability of a high temperature material (RGD525), available for use on Objet Connex500 and Eden500V 3D printers. This … [Read more...] about Objet launches high temperature material combining thermal functionality with dimensional stability
