Many 3D printing industry analysts have thought that the best way to offer 3D printing to everyone would be in some form of a Kinko’s like format, where you send in a CAD drawing and have Kinko’s or someone print it for you. Instead of Kinko’s, … [Read more...] about 3D printing service bureau for the masses begins with Staples
Medical
Using 3D printers to print chemicals
An interesting news story from the Huffington Post comments on 3D printers latest capability to "print" chemicals. While Professor Lee Cronin uses a $2000 3D printer, the idea of using a 3D printer to mix materials is a concept Objet has been … [Read more...] about Using 3D printers to print chemicals
Solidscape Launches 3D Printing System for Dental Labs
Solidscape®, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high precision 3D printers for direct manufacturing applications, launched the 3Z™ LAB 3D wax printer. Designed to meet the needs of dental labs, the fully automated 3Z LAB printer eases the transition … [Read more...] about Solidscape Launches 3D Printing System for Dental Labs
Bridging the gap between prototypes and production
In the traditional approach to product development, there is a sharp line between development and production. Development begins with a light bulb over someone’s head, proceeds through napkin sketches and CAD models, and ends, ultimately, with … [Read more...] about Bridging the gap between prototypes and production
3D printing a custom hand brace
Who says that as a maker of 3D printers, you can't get into the manufacturing game? Not 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD). It appears as though the company will produce and market end-use medical products thanks to its recent acquisition of Bespoke … [Read more...] about 3D printing a custom hand brace
3D Printer for the Hearing Aid Market
EnvisionTEC, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of patented 3D rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions, unveiled its latest 3D printer for the hearing aid market, the Perfactory® Micro DSP (Digital Shell Printer). According to the … [Read more...] about 3D Printer for the Hearing Aid Market
3D printing and the “next industrial revolution”
According to Chris Anderson, “Makers” will be the next, or third, industrial revolution. (Anderson recently published his third book: Makers: The New Industrial Revolution.) Lots of pundits and bloggers have forecast that manufacturing, as we know … [Read more...] about 3D printing and the “next industrial revolution”
Another choice for 3D printing in metal laser sintering: Renishaw
Directed Manufacturing, Inc. (DMI), Pflugerville, TX, is a leading 3D printing, rapid manufacturing company that produces plastic and metal parts, components, and assemblies. It recently purchased a Renishaw AM 250. Noted Alex, Fima, president of … [Read more...] about Another choice for 3D printing in metal laser sintering: Renishaw
Automated 3D scanner integrates turntable with 4 degrees of freedom
eQuality Tech, the exclusive distributor for Solutionix in the Americas, announced the availability of Rexcan CS+, a fully automated 3D scanner that integrates a turntable with four degrees of freedom for simpler set-up and more comprehensive data … [Read more...] about Automated 3D scanner integrates turntable with 4 degrees of freedom
Prototyping an intelligent cane for the visually impaired
The latest product selected as a Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award recipient – the first to win the award in Europe – was designed to help the visually impaired be more independent. Télétact, created by Paris-based IN3G, is a high-tech accessory for … [Read more...] about Prototyping an intelligent cane for the visually impaired