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
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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
For metals:should you go additive or subtractive?
Can you use subtractive processes to make parts out of metal material? Of course. Can you use additive processes to make parts out of metal material? Yes, but . . . The ability to use additive processes to create metal parts is growing. Both … [Read more...] about For metals:should you go additive or subtractive?
3D Systems acquires Accelerated Technologies Inc.
3D Systems continues to acquire companies in the rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing arena. The latest is its acquisition of Accelerated Technologies, Inc. (“ATI”), a Texas based provider of custom parts services. Said a company … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires Accelerated Technologies Inc.
More CAD programs including features for reverse engineering and rapid prototyping
CCE, a leading engineering software and services provider, announced the release of EnSuite with new tools for reverse engineering and rapid prototyping applications. EnSuite’s Model Compare function has been extended to compare Native CAD data with … [Read more...] about More CAD programs including features for reverse engineering and rapid prototyping
3D Scanning helps Local Motors with its Open Source Cars
Rapidform XOR enables Local Motors to accelerate their time to market using the power of 3D scanning. More than a new custom car, Local Motors is developing a community to bring the designer, the manufacturer and the enthusiast together to build a … [Read more...] about 3D Scanning helps Local Motors with its Open Source Cars
Look What 3D Printing Makes Now
Imagine the body parts of a full size car coming off of a 3D printer. Stratasys and its development parter Kor Ecologic, a Winnipeg engineering group, did just that. Introduced under the code name of Urbee, it is the first car ever to have its entire … [Read more...] about Look What 3D Printing Makes Now
The urbee hybrid –the first car to have ENTIRE body 3d printed
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced its development partnership with Winnipeg engineering group, Kor Ecologic. The engineering group is creating one of the world’s most fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles. Code-named, Urbee, it … [Read more...] about The urbee hybrid –the first car to have ENTIRE body 3d printed
Materialise Manufactures Trophy for Moto GP in Germany and Formula 1 Race in Hungary
Materialise has been contacted by Italian architect Antonio Pio Saracino to build his new Eni trophy design for the Moto GP in Sachsenring and Formula 1 race in Budapest with additive manufacturing technologies. This year the front line protagonist … [Read more...] about Materialise Manufactures Trophy for Moto GP in Germany and Formula 1 Race in Hungary
3D Systems Sponsors BRAMMO ‘Green’ Motorcycle
ROCK HILL, SC - 3D Systems (NASDAQ: TDSC) announced its sponsorship of the BRAMMO “EMPulse RR” electric racing motorcycle to be unveiled at the US Grand Prix in Monterey, California. This innovative ‘green’ motorcycle, built with SLA ® bodypanels … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Sponsors BRAMMO ‘Green’ Motorcycle