It takes the versatility of a 3D printer to build nearly one thousand custom fixtures for an LED display and a custom microphone for U2’s concerts. Edited by: Leslie Langnau/Managing Editor In April 2009, Tommy Voeten, President of 1212-Studio, … [Read more...] about U2’s 360 Tour–Light and Sound by 3D printers
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What you need to know about color 3D printing
As 3D printing technology evolves, chances are you will soon be considering whether you need a color or monochrome unit. Several color 3D printers are available but each uses different technology to deliver color. Here’s a closer look at the … [Read more...] about What you need to know about color 3D printing
Creaform celebrates 10 years in 3d optical measurement
2012 is a key and festive year for Canada-based Creaform, a leader in 3D portable optical measurement technologies and 3D engineering services. Over the 10 past years, Creaform has grown from a 5-employee metrology services start-up to a 300-employee … [Read more...] about Creaform celebrates 10 years in 3d optical measurement
Purchase the consumer-style 3D printer, the Replicator, from Saelig
Saelig Company, Inc. offers the Replicator™, an affordable, personal 3D printer that prints objects in 1- or 2-colors. The Replicator runs open-source 3D-printing code and is compact enough to fit on a desktop. Ready within minutes to start printing … [Read more...] about Purchase the consumer-style 3D printer, the Replicator, from Saelig
3D printed car dashboard on display at SolidWorld World 2012
Objet Ltd. announced that it will showcase a full-size, 3D printed car dashboard from StreetScooter at this year’s SolidWorks World in San Diego from February 12-15. Shown for the first time in the United States, the five-foot wide fully-assembled … [Read more...] about 3D printed car dashboard on display at SolidWorld World 2012
A simple scanning tool for personal 3D printers
In the personal 3D printer field, one concern is whether the average user not trained in CAD will get any benefit from these devices sufficient to sustain the growth of this nascent industry. If you’ve never designed anything in your life, how do … [Read more...] about A simple scanning tool for personal 3D printers
The ATOS Compact Scan – A New Breed of 3D Scanner
The ATOS Compact Scan accurately scans with detailed resolution at high speeds. This modern 3D scanner combines the latest ATOS Blue Light Technology and software into a compact design with an affordable price. Quickly measure and inspect castings, … [Read more...] about The ATOS Compact Scan – A New Breed of 3D Scanner
3D printing’s stellar, amazing year
What a year 3D printing technology had in 2011! This approximately 25 year-old industry is enjoying a second round of “good buzz” thanks in large part to what have been labeled personal sized, hobby, or Maker units and the media fascination … [Read more...] about 3D printing’s stellar, amazing year
Reality show involves 3D printing in competitive mountain bike design
Reality Redesigned is a new reality show contest sponsored by Z Corporation that uses 3D printing technology. This student-focused design competition and online reality show will “spawn daring new mountain bike designs created by inventive … [Read more...] about Reality show involves 3D printing in competitive mountain bike design
3D printing functional guitar amplification devices
Fishman Acoustic Amplification works with the world's top instrument builders, artists and retailers. Using its Objet desktop 3D printer, the designers can print mechanically accurate guitar amplification device prototypes that customers can't tell … [Read more...] about 3D printing functional guitar amplification devices