The MakerBot Thingiverse community recently issued a Back-to-School Design Challenge to design everyday school supply staples—the traditional pencil case, ruler, and pencil topper. It can be fun and inspiring to see what our future engineers and … [Read more...] about Innovative 3D printing designs from students
Industries
3D scanners help ensure quality
Hyundai Motor Europe has started taking advantage of the 3D scanning technology used by designers in 3D printing in order to improve the look and feel of seats for new cars from Hyundai. The company is using two different Artec handheld 3D … [Read more...] about 3D scanners help ensure quality
Chuck Hull honored for inventing 3D printing
3D Systems announced that Chuck Hull, inventor of 3D printing and founder of 3D Systems, was honored with the George R. Stibitz Computer and Communications Award by Montana State University on October 3, 2013, in Bozeman, MT. Hull invented the … [Read more...] about Chuck Hull honored for inventing 3D printing
GE Global Research presents “The Future of Additive Manufacturing” Google+ Hangout
GE recently gathered a group of experts to discuss how additive manufacturing could alter the way we build things. Through the application of new technologies including 3D printing and laser melting, traditional manufacturing processes, such as … [Read more...] about GE Global Research presents “The Future of Additive Manufacturing” Google+ Hangout
How Bentley uses 3D printing
Here's an interesting video on how Bentley uses 3D printing technology to quickly turnaround designs and prototypes. Bentley engineers use this technology to assess and test various car parts, including tires, headlamps, and door mirrors prior to … [Read more...] about How Bentley uses 3D printing
RapidFit, Inc. Begins Manufacturing in Michigan
RapidFit, Inc. (part of the Materialise Group), a provider of additive manufactured (3D printed) fixture solutions for the automotive industry, announced today that it has completed the purchase of Advanced Machining Ltd. located in Chesterfield … [Read more...] about RapidFit, Inc. Begins Manufacturing in Michigan
NAMII Awarded $5 Million Grant from NIST for Additive Manufacturing Research
NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), announced it has been awarded a $5M grant for additive manufacturing research from the National … [Read more...] about NAMII Awarded $5 Million Grant from NIST for Additive Manufacturing Research
GE Unveils Global Finalists for Jet Engine Bracket Design Quest
GE (NYSE: GE) unveiled ten Phase I finalists from its Jet Engine Bracket Design Quest. This design Quest invited individuals, companies and institutions to redesign loading brackets found on jet engines using 3D printing. A critical component of a … [Read more...] about GE Unveils Global Finalists for Jet Engine Bracket Design Quest
3D printing a bicycle generator
Entrepreneurs Aaron Latzke and David Delcourt of Siva Cycle wanted to create a production-like prototype for their Kickstarter project, The Siva Cycle Atom, which is a bicycle generator and rechargeable battery pack that can power nearly any … [Read more...] about 3D printing a bicycle generator
The 10th Annual Stratasys Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge is On!
Have you ever looked at a gadget and thought that a few tweaks could improve it? Wanted to customize an ordinary object to make it something extraordinary? Do you have a design itch that needs scratching? Heres your chance to turn those ideas into … [Read more...] about The 10th Annual Stratasys Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge is On!