Wohlers Associates, Inc. announced the release of the Wohlers Report 2013, the company’s annual in-depth analysis of additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing worldwide. The report reveals trends that suggest the U.S. may be losing its competitive … [Read more...] about Wohlers 2013 report identifies trends in 3D printing and additive manufacturing
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What is your biggest frustration with additive manufacturing (3D printing)?
Despite the media hype that 3D printers can be used to make literally anything, and that they will disrupt all kinds of present day processes and systems, professional users have a number of frustrations with this technology. These frustrations can … [Read more...] about What is your biggest frustration with additive manufacturing (3D printing)?
Paper 3D printing: an alternative for casting applications
You can use 3D printing to create casting molds, but there are several limitations inherent with the printers. However, alternatives are emerging, such as the use of paper for some casting applications. By Dr. Conor MacCormack, CEO, Mcor … [Read more...] about Paper 3D printing: an alternative for casting applications
rp+m adds a Stratasys Fortus FDM 900mc
rapid prototype + manufacturing (rp+m) LLC, a sister company of Thogus, an engineering company whose expertise is in plastic injection molding, announced the addition of a second Fortus FDM 900mc™ 3D Production System, the largest fused deposition … [Read more...] about rp+m adds a Stratasys Fortus FDM 900mc
3D Systems delivers GO!MODEL for Creaform’s GO!SCAN 3D scanner
3D Systems announced the availability of Go!MODEL, a simple and powerful 3D reverse engineering and design tool developed in partnership with portable 3D measurement solutions specialist Creaform, specifically for their newly released Go!SCAN 3D … [Read more...] about 3D Systems delivers GO!MODEL for Creaform’s GO!SCAN 3D scanner
Top 5 things you can learn from prototypes
Quickparts recently interviewed three engineers from mechanical, electrical, and industrial fields and asked them what they learn from prototyping. From these interviews, Quickparts compiled the following list: 1) Prototypes test FIT AND … [Read more...] about Top 5 things you can learn from prototypes
A brief review of the 3D printers of 2012
The avalanche of popular news stories has propelled 3D printing into the minds of consumers. However, the major manufacturers of 3D printers have released a number of systems for professional uses. Here’s a quick look at what became available this … [Read more...] about A brief review of the 3D printers of 2012
Choose from more than 1 million colors for your 3D printed parts
The two professional level 3D printers that build parts in color are the Zprinter from 3D Systems and the Iris from Mcor Technologies. Earlier this year, Mcor Technologies announced its Iris full color 3D printer at the Rapid show and recently at … [Read more...] about Choose from more than 1 million colors for your 3D printed parts
3D printing service bureau for the masses begins with Staples
Many 3D printing industry analysts have thought that the best way to offer 3D printing to everyone would be in some form of a Kinko’s like format, where you send in a CAD drawing and have Kinko’s or someone print it for you. Instead of Kinko’s, … [Read more...] about 3D printing service bureau for the masses begins with Staples
Automated 3D scanner integrates turntable with 4 degrees of freedom
eQuality Tech, the exclusive distributor for Solutionix in the Americas, announced the availability of Rexcan CS+, a fully automated 3D scanner that integrates a turntable with four degrees of freedom for simpler set-up and more comprehensive data … [Read more...] about Automated 3D scanner integrates turntable with 4 degrees of freedom