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
Aerospace
The pros and cons of rapid injection molding optical parts
The ability of optical parts made of clear resins like polycarbonate to perform optically as light covers, lenses, and lightpipes depends on a combination of material, shape, and internal clarity. Not all rapid prototyping processes are suitable for … [Read more...] about The pros and cons of rapid injection molding optical parts
More details on the newest FDM printer from Stratasys
Stratasys new Fortus 250mc is a smaller FDM machine with end-use manufacturing capability. We spoke with the product manager for more information on this unit. http://podcast.designworldonline.com/2011/07/25/522/ … [Read more...] about More details on the newest FDM printer from Stratasys
Prototyping service lets you see if a rubber component will enhance your designs
Robinson Rubber Products is a designer, developer, and manufacturer of custom-molded rubber products, extruded rubber products and precision rollers. Company executives recently announced a new prototyping service that gives you a quick, economical … [Read more...] about Prototyping service lets you see if a rubber component will enhance your designs
3D Systems acquires Alibre
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced that it acquired Alibre, Inc., a leading provider of affordable 3D design productivity solutions. Alibre delivers a suite of full parametric CAD solutions for makers and designers alike. Based in … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires Alibre
New material from Stratasys can be used to fabricate assembly aids for electronic products
Stratasys Inc., (NASDAQ: SSYS) a maker of 3D printers for prototyping and producing plastic parts, introduced a static dissipative ABS material for items sensitive to electrostatic charge. The ABS-ESD7 is a new material for use by Fortus additive … [Read more...] about New material from Stratasys can be used to fabricate assembly aids for electronic products
Quickparts® offers Accura® PEAK™
Accura® PEAK™ material is an advanced stereolithography resin designed for optimal performance, accuracy and stability during prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures and humidity. It produces rigid and stable parts that can withstand adverse … [Read more...] about Quickparts® offers Accura® PEAK™
Solid Concepts expands FDM capacity
Solid Concepts Inc, a supplier of rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing services, has recently expanded its Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) capacity adding one Fortus 900 and four Fortus 400 machines. This new expanded FDM capacity will … [Read more...] about Solid Concepts expands FDM capacity
Rapidform tech tip: Comparing deviation results between XOR and XOV
If you have been using XOR for reverse engineering and XOV for inspection, sometimes you may be confused why the results of deviation by the Accuracy Analyzer of XOR and Whole Dimension of XOV are different. As you know, XOR is the software for … [Read more...] about Rapidform tech tip: Comparing deviation results between XOR and XOV
Tips on selecting material for machining
In a previous Protomold Design Tip, we discussed rapid injection molding as an inexpensive way of trying out different materials before committing to a resin for full-scale production. In that tip we suggested using material spec sheets to narrow the … [Read more...] about Tips on selecting material for machining