Just before RAPID 2012, Objet released a new desktop 3D printer, the Objet30 Pro. The main feature of this printer is that it adds functionality, but at a 3D printer desktop price, and the fact that you can print with any of 7 materials. To … [Read more...] about One 3D printer, 7 materials
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Surphaser and Rapidform team up to deliver combined system
INUS Technology, Inc., a leader in 3D scanning software, announced a strategic agreement with Basis Software, Inc., developer of the Surphaser line of top quality portable 3D scanners. This agreement enables Surphaser to globally distribute a … [Read more...] about Surphaser and Rapidform team up to deliver combined system
Objet now offers more than 100 materials for use on its 3D printers
Noted Bruce Bradshaw, head of Objet’s North America marketing efforts, “Our goal is to develop materials that help engineers and designers better replicate their finished product in the prototyping stage; to provide materials that match their desired … [Read more...] about Objet now offers more than 100 materials for use on its 3D printers
Materials hold the key to higher growth in 3D printing
Various 3D printer and additive manufacturing systems are already manufacturing parts, just not in the quantity that is possible. What’s holding back this technology’s potential to “disrupt manufacturing?” Design engineers will tell you it's the lack … [Read more...] about Materials hold the key to higher growth in 3D printing
3D Printing solutions that make the design process flow
Using Objet’s rapid prototype technology, ISO 9001:2008 company Griswold Controls has developed techniques with 3D printing and rapid prototyping that minimize the time and costs to develop new products. On Tuesday, June 19, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM … [Read more...] about 3D Printing solutions that make the design process flow
13 Key developments in the 3D printing industry
Whatever you label it--3D printing (3DP) or additive manufacturing (AM)—scientists, researchers, and key industry experts are saying that this technology will become the most strategic and most used in this century. While much development and … [Read more...] about 13 Key developments in the 3D printing industry
Getting into Gears
As design tools and techniques become more sophisticated and the arsenal of available resins grows, plastic continues to replace other materials in a variety of applications. Gears are among the mechanical parts increasingly made of plastic. To … [Read more...] about Getting into Gears
New ROMER Portable CMM boasts higher accuracy
Hexagon Metrology debuted its new ROMER Absolute Arm series. This series will be launched at the Hexagon 2012 conference June 4 – 7 in Las Vegas, NV. The Absolute Arm is already known for its pioneering advances. The upgraded design features a 23% … [Read more...] about New ROMER Portable CMM boasts higher accuracy
Cideas adds 3D Systems sPRO TM 60 HD HS to its lineup
The laser-sintering portion of the additive manufacturing, 3D printer industry is showing signs of strong growth, especially in the aerospace, automotive, medical and some consumer product markets. Several European laser-sintering companies have … [Read more...] about Cideas adds 3D Systems sPRO TM 60 HD HS to its lineup
Renishaw shows its additive manufacturing systems at RAPID
Renishaw's new laser melting additive manufacturing process produces fully dense metal parts from 3D CAD data using a high-powered fiber laser. Parts are built layer by layer, in thicknesses ranging from 20 to 100 microns, using a range of fine metal … [Read more...] about Renishaw shows its additive manufacturing systems at RAPID