INUS Technology, Inc. announced it is shipping the next major release of its flagship reverse engineering software, Rapidform XOR. Rapidform XOR software combines 3D scan data processing and parametric solid modeling to give you the ability to create … [Read more...] about Rapidform XOR directly compatible with Autodesk Inventor
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Geomagic updates its 3D Imaging and Metrology product line
Geomagic®, a leading provider of 3D software for creating and inspecting digital models of physical objects, announced the first service release of the Geomagic 2012 product lines. The Geomagic 2012 SR1 product line builds on the innovations … [Read more...] about Geomagic updates its 3D Imaging and Metrology product line
When NOT to Draft
Plastic part design can be a complex process under any circumstances, and when you are designing entirely new types of product the challenges can be greater still. Every once in a while we run across a Design Tip that seems so important that it’s … [Read more...] about When NOT to Draft
3D printing functional electronics into 3D printed parts
Revolutionary "Smart Wing" created for UAV model demonstrates groundbreaking technology from Stratasys and Optomec Engineers have inquired about the possibility of printing electronics onto products. Well, Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) and Optomec Inc. … [Read more...] about 3D printing functional electronics into 3D printed parts
Stratasys announces finalists in Extreme Redesign Contest
Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced the finalists for its Dimension brand's eighth annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. The global contest encourages students to submit an innovative product design, a redesign of an existing product, or … [Read more...] about Stratasys announces finalists in Extreme Redesign Contest
Schneider Electric installs a Zeiss CT scanning system for its engineers
Laser Design Inc., a leading supplier of 3D laser scanners, announced that Schneider Electric recently installed a Zeiss METROTOM CT scanning system in its Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility. The CT scanner captures all surfaces, both external and internal, … [Read more...] about Schneider Electric installs a Zeiss CT scanning system for its engineers
Scientists from Université Laval to push limits of 3D scanning
Professor Denis Laurendeau, from the Electric Engineering and Computer Engineering Department, Universite Laval, Quebec City, and his team have launched the NSERC/Creaform Industrial Research Chair on 3D Scanning: CREATION-3D—an effort to … [Read more...] about Scientists from Université Laval to push limits of 3D scanning
RedEye On Demand adds cast urethane molding to capabilities
RedEye On Demand, a rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing service provider, and business unit of Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS), announced it has added cast urethane molding to its services offering. A complementary capability to its … [Read more...] about RedEye On Demand adds cast urethane molding to capabilities
Material Matters: Acetal
Acetal is a high-performance engineering polymer often used for parts that would otherwise be made of metal. Chosen for its distinct characteristics, it is widely used in both machining and injection molding. There are two types of acetal. … [Read more...] about Material Matters: Acetal
Design tips for injection molding
Follow these tips for injection molding to get better parts faster. It wasn’t so long ago that most injection molds had to be cut manually by machinists who worked directly from drawings. Then CAD and CNC came along, enabling milling work from … [Read more...] about Design tips for injection molding