Hexagon Metrology debuted its new ROMER Absolute Arm series. This series will be launched at the Hexagon 2012 conference June 4 – 7 in Las Vegas, NV. The Absolute Arm is already known for its pioneering advances. The upgraded design features a 23% … [Read more...] about New ROMER Portable CMM boasts higher accuracy
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In’Tech Industries expands fleet of stereolithography systems
The 3D printer, also known as additive manufacturing, industry continues to show signs of growth. Strong growth in investment casting and 3D printers used in additive manufacturing are driving service providers like In’Tech Industries to expand its … [Read more...] about In’Tech Industries expands fleet of stereolithography systems
Cideas adds 3D Systems sPRO TM 60 HD HS to its lineup
The laser-sintering portion of the additive manufacturing, 3D printer industry is showing signs of strong growth, especially in the aerospace, automotive, medical and some consumer product markets. Several European laser-sintering companies have … [Read more...] about Cideas adds 3D Systems sPRO TM 60 HD HS to its lineup
3D Syst3D Systems on-line instant quoting choices includes ProJet and ZPrinter processes
3D Systems Corp. continues its integration of the various companies and services it has acquired by including ZPrinter® and ProJet™ 3D printed parts to its lineup of on-demand parts services. Parts from ZPrinters have crisply defined features and … [Read more...] about 3D Syst3D Systems on-line instant quoting choices includes ProJet and ZPrinter processes
Renishaw shows its additive manufacturing systems at RAPID
Renishaw's new laser melting additive manufacturing process produces fully dense metal parts from 3D CAD data using a high-powered fiber laser. Parts are built layer by layer, in thicknesses ranging from 20 to 100 microns, using a range of fine metal … [Read more...] about Renishaw shows its additive manufacturing systems at RAPID
Creating materials on the fly with multi-jet 3D printers
Multi-jet 3D printing is one of the available rapid prototyping technologies. Objet’s technology lets you print multiple photopolymer materials simultaneously, including ones created “on the fly.” With this technology, you can simulate the … [Read more...] about Creating materials on the fly with multi-jet 3D printers
An easier way to scan large objects
So what do you do when you have really large objects that you need to scan? Like a car or an airplane wing. Creaform, leader in portable 3D measurement technologies, has come up with an interesting solution--network several of its devices … [Read more...] about An easier way to scan large objects
Get your Mojo running—the newest professional desktop 3D printer
A professional-use desktop 3D printer, FDM-based, for less than $10,000—this is Stratasys’ newest product innovation and the fulfillment of CEO Scott Crump’s long-time goal of putting a reliable, capable, accurate, and easy to use 3D printer on every … [Read more...] about Get your Mojo running—the newest professional desktop 3D printer
3D Printing technology helps build service robot exoskeleton
While Festo’s ExoHand was primarily developed to assist older employees handle repetitive assembly tasks in industry that can only be performed by humans, it is also a pioneer innovation in the area of service robotics, such as rehabilitation. In … [Read more...] about 3D Printing technology helps build service robot exoskeleton
AMUG recognizes 3D printer/AM experts
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) is not the same conference it was last year, or even a few years ago. This is the conference you want to attend if you want to learn more about operating, using, exploring, specifying, or justifying the … [Read more...] about AMUG recognizes 3D printer/AM experts