solidThinking Inspire 2016 introduces PolyNURBS functions, which allow users to quickly and easily flow optimized designs into manufacturable products by wrapping topology results with NURBS geometry. The PolyNURBS toolset helps users create … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing accelerated with introduction of PolyNURBS
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3D printing IoT devices
It looks like the Internet of Things (IoT) is reaching into the field of additive manufacturing. As developers seek to create more networked products to sense, collect, analyze and communicate data, new technologies, such as additive manufacturing … [Read more...] about 3D printing IoT devices
Combined 3D scanner and robotic arm automate scanning
Even though Artec handheld 3D scanners were designed to fit well in the hand, they can be easily integrated into robotic systems as well. Norwegian 3D graphics, printing and carving company NorNet demonstrated this type of automated scanning. The … [Read more...] about Combined 3D scanner and robotic arm automate scanning
One-stop shopping for 3D printers
“We tend to see firms experimenting with lower-cost 3D printers to assist in the development of early stage prototypes, and testing how 3D printing can transform their project development cycle,” said Joe Kempton, 3D printing analyst at Canalys. … [Read more...] about One-stop shopping for 3D printers
Enhanced Objet Connex3 minimizes 3D printing process complexity
Stratasys Ltd. unveiled the enhanced Objet Connex3 at SolidWorks World 2016. Streamlining typically cumbersome processes and reversing high price-performance ratios, the Objet Connex3 should help accelerate the adoption of 3D printing by simplifying … [Read more...] about Enhanced Objet Connex3 minimizes 3D printing process complexity
Stratasys and Adobe partner to improve color 3D printing
Stratasys Ltd and Adobe want to make 3D printing more accessible, easier to use and help increase your creativity. To that end, Stratasys announced the release of Stratasys Creative Colors Software, powered by the Adobe 3D Color Print Engine, for its … [Read more...] about Stratasys and Adobe partner to improve color 3D printing
Flying like a bird, thanks to 3D scanning
Mankind has often imagined what it would be like to fly like a bird. The wingsuit makes it possible to have such an experience. Good wingsuits are custom made. In addition, wingsuit developers continue to explore new ways to improve the design for … [Read more...] about Flying like a bird, thanks to 3D scanning
Material advances in metal 3D printing
Materials have always been key to 3D printing success. But metal materials are enabling new designs as well as new mechanical properties. Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor Every year 3D printing seems to have a new hot subject. This year, it was … [Read more...] about Material advances in metal 3D printing
Airbus APWorks purchases first MetalFAB1 system
Airbus APWorks, a 100% subsidiary of the Airbus Group, placed an order with Additive Industries for its first 3D metal printing system, MetalFAB1. Airbus APWorks is the first confirmed Beta customer for Additive Industries and brings a broad range of … [Read more...] about Airbus APWorks purchases first MetalFAB1 system
The price of overhype and desktop 3D printers
Avi Reichental has left his position as CEO of 3D Systems. To please stockholders, the company is now reshaping itself, which means cost cutting measures. What does this say about desktop 3D printing, if anything? After all, Reichental was one … [Read more...] about The price of overhype and desktop 3D printers