Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology was developed by S. Scott Crump in the late 1980s and was commercialized in 1990. The build material is usually a filament or wire of thermoplastic material but can also be plastic pellets fed from a hopper. … [Read more...] about Fused Deposition Modeling and Material Advances
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A Multitude of Materials for Additive Manufacturing
Hundreds of materials are available for additive manufacturing systems. Each offers different capabilities to meet your form, fit, and function needs. For the most part, each vendor of an AM machine offers materials that function best with that … [Read more...] about A Multitude of Materials for Additive Manufacturing
Mcor announces plans to revolutionize additive manufacturing with “free D”
Here’s an interesting business model for 3D printing—rent/lease a printer. Mcor Technologies Ltd, the manufacturer of the only paper 3D printer in the world, the Matrix 300, announced the contents of its freeDcampaign, which essentially amounts to a … [Read more...] about Mcor announces plans to revolutionize additive manufacturing with “free D”
Stratasys expands production capacity
With a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event at its newest building, 3D printer maker, Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), expressed a vote of confidence in an uncertain economy. Stratasys says the 90,000 square-foot building doubles its capacity for machine … [Read more...] about Stratasys expands production capacity
Using a 3D scanner to recalibrate a CT scanner
The use of CT scans in orthodontics has increased, primarily because such scans give practitioners an enhanced view of a patient's facial anatomy. Unlike traditional 2D X-rays, CT scans give a three-dimensional image of the patient's skull, teeth, … [Read more...] about Using a 3D scanner to recalibrate a CT scanner
Geomagic Qualify Probe for Hard Probe Inspection and Measurement
Geomagic® announced the latest addition to its Geomagic Qualify 3D inspection software product line - Geomagic Qualify Probe™. This software takes advantage of Geomagic Qualify technology to work with a range of hard probe precision measurement … [Read more...] about Geomagic Qualify Probe for Hard Probe Inspection and Measurement
Converting ultrasound images into 3D printed models
Innermost Secrets is a private specialist women’s health and fertility clinic in Cardiff, Wales, that provides private pregnancy ultrasound scans. The advent of new 3D and 4D scan technology allows pregnant women and their families to see real-time … [Read more...] about Converting ultrasound images into 3D printed models
3D scanner software lets you capture point cloud data
FARO Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO) debuted the CAM2 Measure 10, its newest software for the FaroArm, ScanArm, andFARO Laser Tracker. This release marks the first time FARO has included features for collecting and analyzing point cloud data as part … [Read more...] about 3D scanner software lets you capture point cloud data
3D Systems Acquires Formero
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced that it acquired Formero Pty, Ltd., a leading provider of on-demand custom parts services and 3D printing solutions headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The company plans to continue all Formero … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Acquires Formero
New: Design Guide for SLS systems
I’ve been involved in a discussion on a LinkedIn group about the need to more clearly note when a design is suitable for one of the 3D additive manufacturing/rapid prototyping (AM/RP) process. Some of the comments indicate that more training is … [Read more...] about New: Design Guide for SLS systems