By Jacob Bakovsky, Application Engineer Late last year, in my spare time, I began developing an automated feeding device geared to help pet owners (me included) save time and eliminate the hassle of twice-daily feedings. For the manual method … [Read more...] about Feeding two cats simultaneously: designing a feeder using 3D printing
Consumer Products
3D printing enables IoT applications
Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed electronics (Aerosol Jet) and 3D printed metals (LENS), has been working with its customer General Electric on what they claim is a groundbreaking … [Read more...] about 3D printing enables IoT applications
SABIC introduces new materials at RAPID + TCT
SABIC is a global leader in thermoplastic technology. At the recent RAPID + TCT Show, the company focused on how its line of materials can help advance additive manufacturing applications, ranging from prototyping to full-scale production. Here’s … [Read more...] about SABIC introduces new materials at RAPID + TCT
How to manage 50 3D printers printing 3500 jobs per month
Managing a large number of hardware devices at the same time is not a simple task. At Duke University, the need to manage a large number of units, up to 50x 3D printers, is the challenge. Every hour, every day, every week, more than 250 students … [Read more...] about How to manage 50 3D printers printing 3500 jobs per month
What to see at RAPID 2017
RAPID + TCT 2017 comes to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA, from May 8 - 11. More than 300 companies will exhibit at the show, so you might want to begin making plans on which ones to visit. Rize Inc., offers versatile … [Read more...] about What to see at RAPID 2017
What happens when the Easter Bunny has a 3D printer?
By Tony Riggs, Senior Applications Engineer, GoEngineer In the past, I’ve designed molds to create fun things for my kids. For Easter, I figured why not try a chocolate one? Walking through the grocery store gave me several ideas for an … [Read more...] about What happens when the Easter Bunny has a 3D printer?
Make bigger stereolithography parts
Stereolithography is often viewed as capable of building only smallish parts, say roughly 10 in. by 10 in. by 10 in. At this year’s recent Additive Manufacturing Users Conference, one company displayed the ability to build large vat … [Read more...] about Make bigger stereolithography parts
adidas uses additive manufacturing to deliver custom athletic shoes
I want an additively built shoe. And with the recent developments in additive manufacturing, the day is upon us. Several companies have been exploring the use of additive technology in both the design and production of custom athletic shoes. adidas … [Read more...] about adidas uses additive manufacturing to deliver custom athletic shoes
HP kit helps users develop materials for its 3D printers
Many additive machines can use standard materials as long as they are in the proper format. An example is metals. As long as the metal powder have certain features, such as the right size grain structure, you can purchase powders from any reliable … [Read more...] about HP kit helps users develop materials for its 3D printers
A look at the future of additive from the AMUG Conference
If you listen to financial analysts, the additive manufacturing industry is struggling; additive machines are not taking over CNC machining and injection molding fast enough, or additive machines are not big enough or fast enough, and so on and so … [Read more...] about A look at the future of additive from the AMUG Conference