by Jacob Bakovsky, Application Engineer, GoEngineer The marketing department challenged me to create a fun, 3D printed train for kids. I wanted to make something that was easy to print and assemble, a functional train that would go around a floor … [Read more...] about All aboard! Design tips on 3D printing a train
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For custom mountain bikes, additive manufacturing delivers an edge
Atherton Bikes was launched in January by the Atherton siblings, Gee, Rachel and Dan and co-founded by Piers Linney of Dragons’ Den fame. The Atherton family are World Championship-winning mountain bikers who will race their own downhill mountain … [Read more...] about For custom mountain bikes, additive manufacturing delivers an edge
Formlabs introduces Elastic Resin: a soft, resilient 3D printing material
Formlabs announces Elastic Resin, the latest addition to its library of Engineering Resins for the Form 2 desktop stereolithography 3D printer. Producing quality elastic materials was once only possible for expensive industrial equipment. … [Read more...] about Formlabs introduces Elastic Resin: a soft, resilient 3D printing material
New additive technologies compete with traditional manufacturing
Additive manufacturing continues to explore out-of-the-box thinking for ways to make three-dimensional parts fast. Vendors of additive manufacturing technology continue to introduce new ways to build three-dimensional parts. The main driver behind … [Read more...] about New additive technologies compete with traditional manufacturing
Callaway Golf builds a better golf putter head with additive manufacturing
GE Additive is working as a consultant with Callaway Golf Company, a leading manufacturer of high-performance golf equipment. GE Additive’s AddWorks team will help Gallaway harness the potential of additive manufacturing. The first project resulting … [Read more...] about Callaway Golf builds a better golf putter head with additive manufacturing
Sinterit launches soft thermoplastic polyurethane for small SLS 3D printers
Across different 3D printing techniques, selective laser sintering (SLS) is mostly known for detailed and high surface quality prints made from PA (polyamides) to produce hard and stiff objects. But what if there was a soft material for SLS 3D … [Read more...] about Sinterit launches soft thermoplastic polyurethane for small SLS 3D printers
Watch maker takes advantage of 3D printing to create unique titanium watchstrap
A key benefit of using 3D printing is the ability to build objects with unique geometries. A watchstrap provides an excellent opportunity to explore geometries. Embracing technology innovations and new materials led Uniform Wares, a company that … [Read more...] about Watch maker takes advantage of 3D printing to create unique titanium watchstrap
How a music tech startup conquered the production challenge
Driven by a successful Kickstarter campaign, Boulder, Colorado-based, connected-musical applications company Specdrums had a challenge on its hands. With orders in the queue, the growing company needed production help – they needed it fast, and in a … [Read more...] about How a music tech startup conquered the production challenge
How to pick the right plastic for Additive Manufacturing
Which material not only suits your design, but also the additive manufacturing process? Here’s a look at the attributes and requirements of popular additive manufacturing processes and guidance on selecting the right resins and compounds for each of … [Read more...] about How to pick the right plastic for Additive Manufacturing
3DPrinterOS to power upcoming KODAK Portrait 3D printer
3DPrinterOS, a leading software provider for 3D printers, announced it will be powering Smart international’s upcoming KODAK Portrait 3D Printers. Under the partnership, all KODAK Portrait 3D Printers will come bundled with 3DPrinterOS Cloud 3D … [Read more...] about 3DPrinterOS to power upcoming KODAK Portrait 3D printer
