A little friendly competition can go a long way – especially when it comes to getting students excited about gaining real-life engineering experience. David Manning, professor at Utah Valley University’s (UVU) Engineering Graphics & … [Read more...] about 3D Powered Pinewood Derby Revs Up University’s Design Program
Consumer Products
Bits from Bytes Acquired By 3D Systems
September 25, 2006 3D Systems announced the acquisition of Bits From Bytes, a leading U.K. maker of affordable 3D printers and kits located in Bristol. Noted Abe Reichental, President and CEO of 3D Systems, this acquisition represents a major step … [Read more...] about Bits from Bytes Acquired By 3D Systems
Quickparts offers Somos NeXt material for stereolithography
Quickparts (http://www.quickparts.com), one of North America's largest providers of custom designed parts, ranging from rapid prototyping to plastic injection molding, recently announced the availability of Somos NeXt, an extremely durable … [Read more...] about Quickparts offers Somos NeXt material for stereolithography
Laser sintered powder-to-product manufacturing for unmanned systems
Unique, complex aircraft components, many of them impossible to create using traditional manufacturing processes, will be on display at EOS booth #3407 at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Unmanned Systems North … [Read more...] about Laser sintered powder-to-product manufacturing for unmanned systems
New Resin Approaches True Thermoplastic Performance
Somos® NeXt is, according to DSM Somos, the most advanced resin to date for approaching true thermoplastic performance. The material produces parts that demonstrate the stiffness and toughness that typically characterizes thermoplastics, as well as … [Read more...] about New Resin Approaches True Thermoplastic Performance
Sparton Corporation Introduces New Rapid Prototyping Service
BROOKSVILLE, FL -- Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA) announced that its Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) business unit based in Brooksville, Fla., is offering a new rapid prototyping service for electronic assemblies that provides customers … [Read more...] about Sparton Corporation Introduces New Rapid Prototyping Service
