You’ve heard it before—to take the best advantage of 3D printers, engineers need to think differently; to think in ways not associated with CNC machining or injection molding, to design knowing that with 3D printers, you have more freedom with form, … [Read more...] about 3D printing and thinking differently
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The Future of 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
By Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor Industry experts speak out about what 3D printing needs to continue to grow. This time around, (as opposed to more than 25 years ago) the 3D printing/additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) industry seems to be on … [Read more...] about The Future of 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
Todd Grimm featured speaker at TCT Show + Personalize 2013
As the 3D printing industry continues to grow under the media spotlight, suddenly, everyone has an opinion. But when the occasion calls for an expert on additive manufacturing and its industrial applications - not just a talking head - there is one … [Read more...] about Todd Grimm featured speaker at TCT Show + Personalize 2013
Bringing industrial 3D printing technology to the masses
One of the design issues for many engineers in the additive manufacturing/3D printing space is that you really need more than one technology to prototype or print your designs, and most of these machines require a large initial capital outlay. … [Read more...] about Bringing industrial 3D printing technology to the masses
Mcor Technologies on the path to growth
It looks like the use of paper material to create 3D printed objects is a popular choice. Mcor Technologies Ltd, manufacturer of the only line of desktop paper 3D printers released its growth figures recently. Over the past ten months, it has … [Read more...] about Mcor Technologies on the path to growth
Another way to 3D print in color
In one color 3D printing process, color is applied by jetting ink onto a layer of powder in a build bed. At the recent RAPID show in Pittsburgh, Mcor Technologies Ltd. demonstrated its color 3D printing systems. Part of the process it uses to … [Read more...] about Another way to 3D print in color
TCT Show + Personalize 2013 to host dedicated RepRap 3D Printing Hub
TCT Show + Personalize is the UK's leading additive manufacturing, 3D printing and product development technology show, and in 2013 the event is boasting a first, as it is welcoming the RepRap community to set up camp in a dedicated space on the show … [Read more...] about TCT Show + Personalize 2013 to host dedicated RepRap 3D Printing Hub
Record attendance at 2013 RAPID Conference on 3D printing
More than 2,500 attendees turned out for the 2013 RAPID Conference and Exposition, almost doubling last year’s attendance and reflecting widespread excitement about 3D printing and additive manufacturing, according to event organizer … [Read more...] about Record attendance at 2013 RAPID Conference on 3D printing
Wohlers 2013 report: growth of low-cost “personal” 3D printers cools significantly
Within the 2013 edition of the annual Wohlers Report is the following data: --The market for 3D printing in 2012, consisting of all products and services worldwide, grew 28.6% (CAGR) to $2.204 billion. This is up from $1.714 billion in 2011, when … [Read more...] about Wohlers 2013 report: growth of low-cost “personal” 3D printers cools significantly
Out-of-the-box 3D printing: anti-gravity object modeling
One of the more interesting aspects of additive manufacturing/3D printing is how other people are exploring innovative ways to add material to create an object. Here is Mataerial, developed by Petr Novikov and Saša Jokić, who claim that this is a new … [Read more...] about Out-of-the-box 3D printing: anti-gravity object modeling
