T. A. Grimm & Associates, Inc. announced the release of a comprehensive benchmark study of seven 3D printers. The benchmark is available in both North American and European editions, and each 60-page report includes more than 100 images, charts … [Read more...] about 3D Printer Benchmark Profiles Seven Systems
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3D Systems Acquires French Prototypers CEP and PROTOMETAL
ROCK HILL, SC - 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC), announced that it acquired the business and assets of CEP and PROTOMETAL, two leading French rapid prototyping and manufacturing service providers, as part of the company’s expansion of its … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Acquires French Prototypers CEP and PROTOMETAL
Design tip: Texture — When Things Get Rough
Surface finish on a plastic part can serve many functions, from improving grip to hiding fingerprints to facilitating paint adhesion. Protomold offers seven finishes on molded parts: five polishes and two textures. The five levels of polish are … [Read more...] about Design tip: Texture — When Things Get Rough
Mephisto 3D scanner combines with Rapidform XOS
INUS Technology, Inc. (www.rapidform.com) announced that Mephisto 3D scanner from 3DDynamics (www.3DDynamics.eu) now includes a license of Rapidform XOS. This combination of hardware and software lets you capture process and edit 3D scans for 3D … [Read more...] about Mephisto 3D scanner combines with Rapidform XOS
Connex 3D printer will bring web community ideas to life at Quirky
Objet Geometries, an innovative leader in 3D printing, announced that the leading social product development company Quirky has acquired the Objet’s Connex350™. The system will serve a vital role at Quirky, which brings one new product … [Read more...] about Connex 3D printer will bring web community ideas to life at Quirky
And the winners are . . .
Dimension 3D Printing, a brand of Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS), announced the winners in its sixth annual “Extreme Redesign” challenge. Extreme Redesign: The Ultimate 3D Printing Challenge, is a global design-and- 3D-printing contest and … [Read more...] about And the winners are . . .
Check out new Geomagic software at RAPID 2010 show and conference
If you go to this year’s RAPID 2010 conference, you will have an opportunity to see a demo on the Geomagic Studio and Qualify 12 3D software for reverse engineering and quality inspection (booth 212), May 18-20 in Anaheim. The new releases … [Read more...] about Check out new Geomagic software at RAPID 2010 show and conference
WaveWash support cleaning system for 3D printing is hands-free alternative
Dimension 3D Printing , a brand of Stratasys Inc, (NASDAQ: SSYS) introduced WaveWash,™ an eco-friendly cleaning system that dissolves the support material from models made with Dimension 3D Printers. The cleaning system requires no gloves, … [Read more...] about WaveWash support cleaning system for 3D printing is hands-free alternative
Lastest EOS Laser-Sintering System Demoed at the PDx/amerimold Show
One of the largest collections of direct metal laser-sintering (DMLS) systems is open for touring at the PDx/amerimold show (May 11-13, Cincinnati, OH). EOS e-Manufacturing partner Morris Technologies (MTI) will kick off the show by hosting the tour … [Read more...] about Lastest EOS Laser-Sintering System Demoed at the PDx/amerimold Show
Tips for Faster Quotes from Suppliers
A request-for-quotation form is an efficient way to develop component requirements and guarantee that you included everything. It helps you consider technical, quality, quantity and schedule factors, important information to give to the supplier. … [Read more...] about Tips for Faster Quotes from Suppliers