Award-winning bicycle manufacturer now produces four times as many prototypes as before while speeding time to market. Prototyping plays a crucial role in all phases of Trek’s product development cycles. Industrial designers, mechanical engineers, … [Read more...] about Trek accelerates design cycles with 3D printer
Consumer Products
A closer look at Z Corp, at RAPID
Z Corporation will demonstrate a range of 3D printing and 3D laser scanning technologies at this year’s RAPID 2011 Conference & Exposition in booth #404. From ZPrinters that pump out multicolor concept models, to ZBuilder Ultra rapid … [Read more...] about A closer look at Z Corp, at RAPID
ProJet 6000 debuts in North America
3D Systems (NASDAQ: TDSC) will show a new class of faster professional grade 3D Printers during the RAPID Show, the ProJetTM 6000 series. It will be on display at booth 311. The ProJetTM 6000 delivers the precision and performance quality of … [Read more...] about ProJet 6000 debuts in North America
Designing a Better Football Helmet
Few designs are off the table once new materials and new methods are available for design and manufacture. That’s why Michael Princip took on the challenge of designing a better football helmet. “I think I can do it better,” is a key motivator for … [Read more...] about Designing a Better Football Helmet
Is convenience the killer app for additive manufacturing technologies?
The good news is that the spotlight is definitely on additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, primarily because of the newest hobbyist systems that cost $1600 and less. The bad news is that this attention could lead to disappointment (again) for … [Read more...] about Is convenience the killer app for additive manufacturing technologies?
Get your complete 3D printing system
The “Makers” and DIY’s segment of the additive manufacturing market is developing faster than a printed part out of a 3D printer, thanks in large part to 3D Systems. For all the Makers, DIY’s, and many engineers out there, now you can buy a 3D … [Read more...] about Get your complete 3D printing system
Wohlers reports 3D printing industry growth of 24.1%
Wohlers Associates, Inc. has published Wohlers Report 2011, an annual global study on the additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing state of the industry. The new report documents the latest developments in additive manufacturing technologies, … [Read more...] about Wohlers reports 3D printing industry growth of 24.1%
How to justify the cost of a rapid prototyping system
By Chris Hoins, Controller, Stratasys, Inc. To designers, engineers and product managers, the value of additive manufacturing machines for rapid prototyping is unquestionable. Yet, in spite of the obvious value, it may not be clear how to convince … [Read more...] about How to justify the cost of a rapid prototyping system
A tale of two markets
3D Systems Corporation is getting bigger, now going from the NASDAQ Global Select Market to the New Your Stock Exchange, new ticker symbol will be DDD. This move will likely bring greater investment in the company, and greater growth opportunities. … [Read more...] about A tale of two markets
3D Systems acquires Freedom Of Creation
3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC) announced that it acquired Freedom Of Creation (“FOC”), a recognized leader for printable collections of innovative and practical 3D content. FOC’s extensive body of work includes products commercialized by … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires Freedom Of Creation