Can you use subtractive processes to make parts out of metal material? Of course. Can you use additive processes to make parts out of metal material? Yes, but . . . The ability to use additive processes to create metal parts is growing. Both … [Read more...] about For metals:should you go additive or subtractive?
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3D Systems acquires Accelerated Technologies Inc.
3D Systems continues to acquire companies in the rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing arena. The latest is its acquisition of Accelerated Technologies, Inc. (“ATI”), a Texas based provider of custom parts services. Said a company … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires Accelerated Technologies Inc.
More CAD programs including features for reverse engineering and rapid prototyping
CCE, a leading engineering software and services provider, announced the release of EnSuite with new tools for reverse engineering and rapid prototyping applications. EnSuite’s Model Compare function has been extended to compare Native CAD data with … [Read more...] about More CAD programs including features for reverse engineering and rapid prototyping
Recreating ears one at a time
Medical clinic uses subtractive processes to create prosthetic ears. How do you recreate patients’ ears? “One at a time,” said Allison Vest, MS, an anaplastologist with The Medical Art Prosthetics Clinic in Dallas, Texas. The Clinic specializes in … [Read more...] about Recreating ears one at a time
Remedent and Objet Geometries team up on digital cosmetic dentistry
The field of digital cosmetic dentistry continues to grow and develop. The latest companies to announce a working relationship are Remedent (Gent, Belgium), a leader in porcelain veneers and teeth whiting solutions for the cosmetic dental industry, … [Read more...] about Remedent and Objet Geometries team up on digital cosmetic dentistry
3D Printer Aids Stroke Research
Now, here’s an unusual application for a 3D printer. For decades, researchers have looked for ways to manipulate the brain in order to determine how it changes as it learns or comes under the influence of drugs and other stimuli. Understanding how … [Read more...] about 3D Printer Aids Stroke Research
3D Printers Deliver Competitive Alternative to Traditional Prosthetic Limbs
San Francisco-based Bespoke Innovations builds and sells custom-designed prosthetic human body parts created from 3D printing machines. The printers generate limb casings wrapped in embroidered leather, metal, or other materials. A custom prosthesis … [Read more...] about 3D Printers Deliver Competitive Alternative to Traditional Prosthetic Limbs
Objet Geometries Gains ISO 13485:2003 for Medical Devices Certification
Objet Geometries Ltd., announced that it has achieved the ISO13485:2003 certification for medical devices. ISO 13485 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system for the design and development, production, … [Read more...] about Objet Geometries Gains ISO 13485:2003 for Medical Devices Certification
EOS showcases its capabilities at K-Fair
At the International K Trade Fair for the plastics and rubber industry (Oct. 27 – Nov. 3, 2010, Düsseldorf), EOS will showcase its e-Manufacturing solutions at a joint booth with LBC and Materialise (Hall 2, Booth 2E23). EOS will … [Read more...] about EOS showcases its capabilities at K-Fair
3D models help improve oral surgery
Planmeca Oy, a privately owned high-tech dental equipment maker, uses Z Corporation 3D printing technology to transform maxillofacial surgery, leading to shorter procedures, reduced hospital stays, lower health-care costs and improved patient … [Read more...] about 3D models help improve oral surgery