One issue with 3D printing for potential users is justifying the expense. Tooling (jigs and fixtures) are often an expensive, time involved, but highly necessary aspect of manufacturing. By using 3D printers to speed up the development of … [Read more...] about Tips on using 3D printing for tooling
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Form 2 desktop SL 3D printer offers bigger build volume
Desktop 3d printers are an excellent and affordable way to prototype parts during the initial design iteration stages. For those engineers who do use desktop 3D printers, a popular choice is to use stereolithography (SL) technology. One of the … [Read more...] about Form 2 desktop SL 3D printer offers bigger build volume
EnvisionTEC launches new software for 3D printing
EnvisionTEC announced the newest iteration of Perfactory Software, Version 3.1 at Euromold. A number of new features and improvements are available in this version, including a more streamlined user experience, unification between all … [Read more...] about EnvisionTEC launches new software for 3D printing
Autodesk agrees to acquire netfabb
The chess board of the 3D printing industry just rearranged a bit with this announcement that Autodesk, Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire netfabb, a Lupburg, Germany-based developer of software for industrial additive design and … [Read more...] about Autodesk agrees to acquire netfabb
3D printing Master Class: How to get the look without the cost
Engineers can choose from a number of different methods to help their 3D printed parts simulate the look of various metals without spending a lot of time, effort, or money to do so. Carl Dekker, president of Met-l-flo Inc. discusses several … [Read more...] about 3D printing Master Class: How to get the look without the cost
Updated Geomagic Control platform
3D Systems recently announced some enhancements to its Geomatic platform. Geomagic Control (formerly Geomagic Qualify) is a comprehensive inspection automation platform for streamlining in-line and repetitive inspection processes that use 3D scanners … [Read more...] about Updated Geomagic Control platform
Safety leads new features for version 2 of German RepRap X1000
German RepRap’s jumbo 3D printer X1000 V2 is nearly the same as the X1000 but with a few enhancements, including a heating bed and several safety features. This printer has a build envelope of 1000 x 800 x 600 mm (39.4 x 32 x 23.6 in.) and meets … [Read more...] about Safety leads new features for version 2 of German RepRap X1000
Tips on using 3D printing to create molds for injection molding
3D printing experts and forecasters have frequently said that using 3D printing for molding can be a "killer" app. It's just not spoken about much in the media. But 3D printing offers an excellent way to test and validate a mold before you commit … [Read more...] about Tips on using 3D printing to create molds for injection molding
Master Class: How to use 3D printing for injection molds
While not the most glamorous or "sexy" application for 3D printing, using this technology to obtain molds for injection molding is one of the key applications of this technology. Tom Charron, vice president at 3D Systems, discusses the materials … [Read more...] about Master Class: How to use 3D printing for injection molds
Master Class: Chuck Hull on the 3D printing industry
An important way to gain mastery is to learn from the master developers or users, those who developed a technology or an industry, or those who took a technology to a new level. One such master is Chuck Hull, the founder of stereolithography … [Read more...] about Master Class: Chuck Hull on the 3D printing industry