Materials will be the key to a long life for 3D printing, additive manufacturing technology. The ExOne Co., and rp+m have announced an important addition to the materials available for additive manufacturing. The two companies worked together to … [Read more...] about ExOne and rp+m develop bonded tungsten for 3D printing
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Citizen Watch cuts time and development cost with 3D printing
Citizen Watch introduced its first wristwatch in 1931. Since then, it has grown into the global brand it is today: an innovative firm with a solid reputation earned through products like the ‘Eco Drive’, which works by converting light into … [Read more...] about Citizen Watch cuts time and development cost with 3D printing
How to build a unique bike hub/drive assembly through laser sintering
Software developer Russell Kappius had an idea for a new bike hub/design, but he needed metal laser-sintering manufacturing technology to handle the design complexity. About four years ago, Russell Kappius, a mountain-bike enthusiast and … [Read more...] about How to build a unique bike hub/drive assembly through laser sintering
UPS: the latest retailer to experiment with 3D printing
Will small businesses find enough uses for 3D printers to add profit to the UPS Store business model? The company is about to find out. While many have blogged about how great 3D printing will be for users ranging from home hobbyists to professional … [Read more...] about UPS: the latest retailer to experiment with 3D printing
Additive manufacturing helps NASA develop the Do Everything Space Suit
Terry Persun, Technology Journalist The US Space Agency has been working on their new Z1 space suit, and recently introduced some of the early prototypes now under test. Although several NASA groups joined to produce the suit, NASA Glenn’s … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing helps NASA develop the Do Everything Space Suit
Stratasys 3D Printing Helps Japanese Fashion Designer Flex His Muscles
Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced that its Objet500 Connex multi-material 3D Printer has been used to produce unique numbered neo-futuristic bibs for the "Yuima Nakazato 2014 Collection" which premiered on July 25 in Minami-Aoyama Tokyo, … [Read more...] about Stratasys 3D Printing Helps Japanese Fashion Designer Flex His Muscles
BLOODHOUND supersonic car turns to Renishaw 3D printing expertise
Renishaw is contributing its knowledge in additive manufacturing / 3D printing to create key prototype parts for the BLOODHOUND supersonic car, which will attempt to break the 1,000 mph speed barrier during Summer 2015. One of the most … [Read more...] about BLOODHOUND supersonic car turns to Renishaw 3D printing expertise
Yvonne van Zummeren to Tackle 3D Printing at TCT Show + Personalize
Designer Yvonne van Zummeren is a jewelry designer who is not afraid to be brave by using 3D printing to transform elements of 20th century art into beautiful, wearable pieces - and she believes her work could help interest more women in the … [Read more...] about Yvonne van Zummeren to Tackle 3D Printing at TCT Show + Personalize
Proto Labs Cool Idea! Winner: Built-in charger for on the go phone charging
A dying phone battery and no access to a charger is no problem for carriers of the Everpurse, the latest recipient of the Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award. From the outside, Everpurse looks like a stylish purse. However, built into its inner wall is a … [Read more...] about Proto Labs Cool Idea! Winner: Built-in charger for on the go phone charging
Opening up the 3D printing materials market
One of the main issues many engineers have with 3D printing / additive manufacturing is how manufacturers of these machines handle materials. Often, the manufacturer is the only source for materials for its printers, using various methods to ensure … [Read more...] about Opening up the 3D printing materials market