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
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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
Two new 3D printing materials from 3D Systems
Accura® ClearVue™, from 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) is a durable, ultra clear 3D printing material with Polycarbonate and ABS properties for snap-fit applications. Parts made from it will be on display at EuroMold November 29th – December 2nd, … [Read more...] about Two new 3D printing materials from 3D Systems
Stratasys offers monthly lease for complete 3D printing package
In early October 2011, I covered a story of a 3D printing company that announced a rent/lease program for its printers and asked would others take up the idea. One company has. Stratasys (NASDAQ:SSYS) just announced it will begin leasing bundled … [Read more...] about Stratasys offers monthly lease for complete 3D printing package
3D Printing used to prototype dashboard of the StreetScooter
The StreetScooter is the result of a consortium of no less than 80 companies united to develop an affordable electric car with a 120 km range target. This project focused on developing a vehicle that was environmentally sustainable, low cost, and … [Read more...] about 3D Printing used to prototype dashboard of the StreetScooter
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
Artec and Rapidform join forces to provide 3D scanning
Artec Group, Inc. and INUS Technology, Inc., recently signed a common sales agreement combining Artec’s affordable, easy-to-use, handheld 3D scanners with INUS’ industry leading scanning software Rapidform. This agreement enables the two companies to … [Read more...] about Artec and Rapidform join forces to provide 3D scanning
Being Transparent
After years of experience in mixing colorant into resin pellets, Proto Labs engineers have developed a standard for the ratio of transparent colorant added to clear resins. This 1% ratio applies to all of the transparent colorants we stock, … [Read more...] about Being Transparent