Roland DG employees, affiliates, customers and friends from all over the world gathered last week at the company’s headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan to celebrate three decades of Roland innovation and creativity. The week-long 30th anniversary event … [Read more...] about Scale model tunneling machine wins Grand Prize at Roland DG’s 30th Anniversary Global Event
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Creaform introduces expanded and enhanced MetraSCAN 3D Optical CMM scanners
Creaform, a leader in portable 3D measurement technologies, unveiled its new line-up of MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanners –accurate 3D scanners for demanding quality control and reverse engineering applications. Creaform claims that these 3D … [Read more...] about Creaform introduces expanded and enhanced MetraSCAN 3D Optical CMM scanners
Who has the best 3D printer?
With nearly 50 3D printer systems to choose from, including jetting; lamination; electron beam melting or direct metal deposition; photo curing; and sintering, how do you narrow that down to the best 3D printer for your needs? Introduced in 2010, the … [Read more...] about Who has the best 3D printer?
Know your Intellectual property rights in 3D printing
Intellectual property rights have been a much talked about subject in 3D printer and Additive Manufacturing circles. If you’re attending the RAPID 2012 show and conference this year, be sure to attend "Pathways to Innovation: Intellectual Property … [Read more...] about Know your Intellectual property rights in 3D printing
3D scanner aids in development of novel scooter
When you have a “toy” that tests your motor skills, exercise is more rewarding both physically and mentally. Sbyke USA, LLC co-founders Steve and Bart Wilson had an idea for a rear-steer kick scooter. The two designers turned to Laser Design and GKS, … [Read more...] about 3D scanner aids in development of novel scooter
3D Systems introduces ProJet 3500 3D printer
3D Systems Corp. (NYSE:DDD) announced the immediate availability of its next generation ProJet™ 3500 professional series 3D printers in eight configurations with nine new performance tailored VisiJet® print materials for functional prototyping and … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces ProJet 3500 3D printer
Stratasys Offers Complete Printing Packages for Dimension 3D Printers
Looks like Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) is going to make it easy to purchase complete packages of many of its 3D printers. The company already offers a complete printing package on the uPrint SE. It has now announced that it will offer bundled, complete … [Read more...] about Stratasys Offers Complete Printing Packages for Dimension 3D Printers
Next Generation of Shop Floor CMMs Focus on Portability
Hexagon Metrology recently launched the Brown & Sharpe 4.5.4 SF generation of shop floor coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). Designed to excel in harsh manufacturing environments, the SF series introduces a variety of new features. With a focus … [Read more...] about Next Generation of Shop Floor CMMs Focus on Portability
New automated 3D scanner
Laser Design Inc., a leading supplier of 3D laser scanners for more than 25 years, unveiled its newest and most automated inspection-grade 3D scanning system, the SURVEYOR Auto Gage 3D. Laser Design President, C. Martin Schuster commented, “The … [Read more...] about New automated 3D scanner
3D printed parts in screw threads
Here are a few tips from Jay Beversdorf, Stratasys Inc., recently posted on his blogsite. Screw threads are one of the most common components used for fastening parts in an assembly or attaching pipe tubing together. Here are five ways to … [Read more...] about 3D printed parts in screw threads