Insert molding is the process of overmolding thermoplastic material around a preformed component (an insert) to create a finished part that incorporates multiple materials. The inserts are generally metal parts used to reinforce the mechanical … [Read more...] about How insert molding saves labor
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Want to speed up 3D printing? Stop prototyping!
Design, prototype, iterate, prototype, final production. Do you really need all of these steps? According to Carbon, not anymore. The Silicon Valley-based additive manufacturing company launched SpeedCell, a system of securely connected printers and … [Read more...] about Want to speed up 3D printing? Stop prototyping!
HP unveils 3D open materials and applications lab
Building on its open platform vision, HP took the wraps off its state-of-the-art laboratory to help companies develop, test, certify and deliver the next generation of materials and applications for 3D printing. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, the new … [Read more...] about HP unveils 3D open materials and applications lab
Additive Industries introduces entry model MetalFAB1
Additive Industries introduced a new entry-level model of its MetalFAB1 industrial 3D metal printing system. The system is developed specifically for process, application development, and prototyping. Its compact footprint and competitive price point … [Read more...] about Additive Industries introduces entry model MetalFAB1
When speed counts, this desktop 3D printer delivers
Developing the best products and beating the competition to market requires fast and frequent iteration. For many customers, there is no such thing as “too fast.” 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology have reduced the traditional time to … [Read more...] about When speed counts, this desktop 3D printer delivers
Stratasys introduces two materials: Strong thermoplastic and high flexible material
Stratasys Ltd., announced two advanced materials: FDM Nylon 12CF - a carbon fiber-filled thermoplastic strong enough to replace metal components in a range of applications, and, for the PolyJet process, Agilus30 - a line of high-durability flexible … [Read more...] about Stratasys introduces two materials: Strong thermoplastic and high flexible material
How do you compare with your fellow engineers in design and development challenges?
Online manufacturing platform Fictiv released its second-annual State of Hardware report. The report is a snapshot of the goals and challenges engineers face in product design and development. The 2017 report surveyed more than 340 engineers and … [Read more...] about How do you compare with your fellow engineers in design and development challenges?
Working with metal materials for additive manufacturing
Perhaps more than any other manufacturing process, additive manufacturing works best when you match the material to the right additive process. Some of the challenges, though, are: --many additive processes suggest proprietary versions of … [Read more...] about Working with metal materials for additive manufacturing
Stratasys targets professional prototyping with engineering-grade 3D printers
Stratasys introduced new tools to help CAD users get to market faster at SOLIDWORKS World 2017 today. These tools are three professional, versatile and fast FDM-based 3D printers—the F123 Series (F170, F270 and F370). Stratasys developed these … [Read more...] about Stratasys targets professional prototyping with engineering-grade 3D printers
Combining reverse engineering and 3D printing
In September 2016 the Footwear Polytechnic of Riviera del Brenta, an institute of excellence in the footwear industry, launched FFlab – a digital laboratory specializing on new 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies. The Polytechnic carries on … [Read more...] about Combining reverse engineering and 3D printing