Automotive companies constantly seek to improve vehicle operating efficiency and thus improve fuel efficiency, especially in light of the ongoing upward climb in gas prices. Improving efficiency, however, is no longer easy; the low hanging fruit has … [Read more...] about Axle manufacturer “sees” its way to a better design that enables better fuel efficiency
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MCAD Technologies to sell Objet 3D printing systems
MCAD Technologies, a leading product development software solutions provider, and Objet Geometries Ltd., an innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing have signed a partnership allowing MCAD Technologies to … [Read more...] about MCAD Technologies to sell Objet 3D printing systems
EOS makes a move for more US business
With the strategic partership between Integra and ALM, EOS can deliver complete custom digital manufacturing solutions, including integrated platforms, materials, and services. Advanced Laser Materials (ALM) announced it has entered into a … [Read more...] about EOS makes a move for more US business
A look at trends in rapid prototyping
If you attend the 3D Systems User Group (3DSUG) conference next week (April 3-7), you can hear Dr. Ofer Shochet, executive vice president, Objet Geometries Ltd., discuss new trends for rapid prototyping. Dr. Shochet will talk about the latest … [Read more...] about A look at trends in rapid prototyping
What color is your prototype?
Injection molded parts, for all their many shapes and sizes, all start out pretty much the same—as small plastic pellets. The base colors of those pellets vary somewhat depending on the resin, but they all fall somewhere on a monochromatic scale from … [Read more...] about What color is your prototype?
QuickCutCNC™ Online Interactive Quoting system now detects threaded holes
Quickparts®, a 3D Systems company (NASDAQ: TDSC), announced further enhancements to QuickCutCNC™. This rapid CNC machining service, launched by Quickparts®, now has the ability to automatically identify and quote threaded holes as part of the … [Read more...] about QuickCutCNC™ Online Interactive Quoting system now detects threaded holes
Make cars fast with 3D printing
Thanks to 3D printing technology, Aston Martin Racing (AMR) met an aggressive development schedule for its AMR-One racecar. Through the use of a Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS), Dimension® 3D Printer, engineers mocked up the chassis, driver controls … [Read more...] about Make cars fast with 3D printing
Stratasys offers a better way to dispose of spent rapid prototyping material carriers
Stratasys, (NASDAQ: SSYS) a maker of additive manufacturing machines for prototyping and producing plastic parts, announced two more programs in its environmental stewardship initiative, announced last year. The programs include an ambitious … [Read more...] about Stratasys offers a better way to dispose of spent rapid prototyping material carriers
RAPID 2011; Simthsonian Curator and founding fathers of additive manufacturing to speak
A Smithsonian curator and the CEOs of four companies who have pioneered the development of additive manufacturing will be featured speakers at RAPID 2011 Conference & Exposition in conjunction with the 3D Imaging event, at the Hyatt Regency in … [Read more...] about RAPID 2011; Simthsonian Curator and founding fathers of additive manufacturing to speak
Quickparts announces enhanced rapid CNC machining service
Quickparts®, a 3D Systems company (NASDAQ: TDSC), announced the immediate availability of its enhanced quoting capabilities through QuickCutCNC™. This new rapid CNC machining service provides online, interactive quotations for all custom CNC … [Read more...] about Quickparts announces enhanced rapid CNC machining service
