3D Systems has initiated “out-of-the-box” thinking again and hired global entertainer will.i.am as its Chief Creative Officer. Yes, seriously. The entertainer’s role at the company will be to play a leadership role to inspire, shape and drive all … [Read more...] about Will.i.am appointed Chief Creative Officer at 3D Systems
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For custom prototyping, an innovative desktop milling machine
We truly are in the era of desktop manufacturing. A couple of companies offer desktop subtractive machines, but a new entrant to this market offers an even smaller, lower cost machine that also delivers a nice accuracy. This entrant is the Other … [Read more...] about For custom prototyping, an innovative desktop milling machine
3D Systems introduces Sub $5,000 CubePro™ 3D Printer
-Faster, simultaneous printing in triple-color & multi-materials -Controlled print environment assures highest quality prints consistently -Beautiful, high-definition 75-micron layer thinness for finer prints -Largest-in-class print … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces Sub $5,000 CubePro™ 3D Printer
3D Systems introduces Cube® 3 3d printer
An interesting press release came across my desk about the third version of 3D Systems Cube 3D printer. -A sub-$1000 consumer, plug & play 3D printer for everyday use -Faster speed with simultaneous multi-material and dual-color … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces Cube® 3 3d printer
Lightning Hybrids relies on 3D printing to save time and environment
In a time when people are becoming more conscious of how their choices and behaviors affect the environment, the sight of a large delivery truck or city bus belching fumes can prompt some steely stares. Lightning Hybrids is on a mission to ease that … [Read more...] about Lightning Hybrids relies on 3D printing to save time and environment
Managing materials for additive manufacturing
Granta Design has been involved in several projects that have resulted in products useful to material information management for additive manufacturing. Through work in two European Framework Seven projects (NANOMICRO and AMAZE), Granta’s products … [Read more...] about Managing materials for additive manufacturing
Selecting the right materials for your parts
There are more than 85,000 commercial options for plastic materials listed in materials databases, and within those, there are 45 polymer families which can be broadly classified into two categories: thermosets and thermoplastics. Proto Labs … [Read more...] about Selecting the right materials for your parts
Going from design, to testing, to market–fast
Whether for in home use or in thousands of industrial processes, water touches almost everything we do largely because, as Mark Peterman, CEO of OndaVia, Inc. pointed out, it is the universal solvent. This characteristic is both a blessing and a … [Read more...] about Going from design, to testing, to market–fast
Directly 3D printing final parts reduces cuts costs by 50% for aerospace parts manufacturer
Società Progettazione Ingegnerizzazione SRL (Spring SRL) recently purchased its seventh Stratasys Ltd. Fused Deposition Molding (FDM) 3D Printer. The company has been using Stratasys FDM technology for several years to support demand for directly … [Read more...] about Directly 3D printing final parts reduces cuts costs by 50% for aerospace parts manufacturer
Will optics be a new app for 3D printing?
The number of industries experimenting with 3D printing technology is amazing. Add optics, as in the frames and the lenses of glasses, to the list. Make Parts Fast has covered LUXeXceL before, informing you about its Printoptical Technology, … [Read more...] about Will optics be a new app for 3D printing?