“Control and consistency are concepts firmly entrenched in, and vital to, traditional manufacturing but not widely associated with Additive Manufacturing (AM),” says Tim Van den Bogaert, Materialise Director New Businesses. “Unlike subtractive … [Read more...] about How to make 3D printing fit manufacturing realities
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Roland DGA launches the MDX-50 automated 3D milling machine
The new MODELA MDX-50 Benchtop CNC Mill, from Roland DGA Corp., is offered as a complete system. It comes with CAM software and features several enhancements over the MDX-40A mill, including a larger workspace, an automatic tool changer (ATC), and … [Read more...] about Roland DGA launches the MDX-50 automated 3D milling machine
Devising devious designs
By Angelo Gentile, Proto Labs Network television may seem like an unlikely source for manufacturing innovation, but don’t say that to the designers of the robots competing in season two of ABC’s BattleBots (a 10-episode run started Thursday, June … [Read more...] about Devising devious designs
What is selective deposition lamination?
The ASTM standards organization has a definition for sheet lamination-- an additive manufacturing process in which sheets of material are bonded to form an object. 3D printing /additive manufacturing continues to evolve, so there are several … [Read more...] about What is selective deposition lamination?
Iterating to perfection with 3D printing
One of the better applications of 3D printing is using it to perfect your design. You can get the first product out the door, then iterate as needed until perfect, or you can iterate to the perfect design, and then release the product. As Ryan … [Read more...] about Iterating to perfection with 3D printing
7 news ways you’ll 3D print parts in 2017
At the two major 3D printing conferences this year, AMUG and RAPID, companies introduced new ways to additively make parts. Some of these new 3D printing technologies are available now. By next year, all will be available. In some cases, these … [Read more...] about 7 news ways you’ll 3D print parts in 2017
Stratasys launches universal design-to-3D print application–GrabCAD Print
Software that makes it easier to get your CAD design 3D printed has been on the want list of engineers for some time. One issue is that 3D printing tends to be characterized by a significant amount of “model fixing” time. Stratasys Ltd. unveiled a … [Read more...] about Stratasys launches universal design-to-3D print application–GrabCAD Print
Optomec and Delcam push the boundaries of 3D printing electronics
Optomec and Delcam have entered into a global sales partnership whereby Optomec will sell and support Delcam products in conjunction with sales of its Aerosol Jet systems for 3D printed electronics. Optomec is a leading global supplier of … [Read more...] about Optomec and Delcam push the boundaries of 3D printing electronics
What are the limits of color and geometry with 3D printing?
Apparently not many. Here’s an example of what 3D printing can do today in color, with the added bonus of printing some of the most amazing geometry ever imagined. Stratasys Ltd. has collaborated with esteemed designers to create the world’s first … [Read more...] about What are the limits of color and geometry with 3D printing?
Additive manufacturing—after the hype
How has the all the hype around 3D printing /additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) prototyping and manufacturing endeavors affected you? If you follow the Gartner hype curve, we are probably now in the trough of disillusionment. Some startups are no … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing—after the hype