Despite the media hype that 3D printers can be used to make literally anything, and that they will disrupt all kinds of present day processes and systems, professional users have a number of frustrations with this technology. These frustrations can … [Read more...] about What is your biggest frustration with additive manufacturing (3D printing)?
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3D Printed Cars Edge Closer to Production
RedEye On Demand and its parent company Stratasys, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announce a collaboration with KOR EcoLogic to produce URBEE 2, the first road-ready, fuel-efficient car built using 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, technologies. Targeted … [Read more...] about 3D Printed Cars Edge Closer to Production
Paper 3D printing: an alternative for casting applications
You can use 3D printing to create casting molds, but there are several limitations inherent with the printers. However, alternatives are emerging, such as the use of paper for some casting applications. By Dr. Conor MacCormack, CEO, Mcor … [Read more...] about Paper 3D printing: an alternative for casting applications
Creating a life-saving skull plate with Geomagic technology
According to recent news, the FDA recently approved the use of a biocompatible form of PEEK for medical applications. This application tells how medical researchers used Geomagic 3D technology, including haptic devices, to design a life-saving skull … [Read more...] about Creating a life-saving skull plate with Geomagic technology
The ReMotion Knee named Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award Recipient
The ReMotion Knee, a low cost prosthetic knee joint, is the latest winner of the Cool Idea! Award from Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB), a manufacturer of CNC machined and injection molded parts. Proto Labs launched the Cool Idea! Award in 2011 to give … [Read more...] about The ReMotion Knee named Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award Recipient
Reebok RP Lab Manager discusses the benefits of color 3D printers
Reebok has found that color 3D printers are critical for confirming that engineering ideas and concepts are communicated clearly among other engineers and customers alike. Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor, discusses Reebok’s use of 3D printers with … [Read more...] about Reebok RP Lab Manager discusses the benefits of color 3D printers
rp+m adds a Stratasys Fortus FDM 900mc
rapid prototype + manufacturing (rp+m) LLC, a sister company of Thogus, an engineering company whose expertise is in plastic injection molding, announced the addition of a second Fortus FDM 900mc™ 3D Production System, the largest fused deposition … [Read more...] about rp+m adds a Stratasys Fortus FDM 900mc
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Announces Keynote Speaker
Agenda for twenty-fifth conference to stress education and training. The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced that its keynote address will spotlight a major barrier to success: corporate cultures that are polarized with a … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Announces Keynote Speaker
What it takes to achieve a low cost desktop 3D printer for engineers
The question of when will more engineers use 3D printers may be answered this way—when the price per prototype drops, some say to as far down as less than $1.00 a part. At least that’s what Ezra Zygmuntowicz, CEO, founder, and “hacker” (his words) at … [Read more...] about What it takes to achieve a low cost desktop 3D printer for engineers
Volkswagen invests in mobile virtual measurement room from Creaform
Creaform announces that the Plastics business field (BF) of major automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group has fitted its plant in Wolfsburg, Germany with a virtual measurement room equipped with Creaform measurement technologies, as part of a pilot … [Read more...] about Volkswagen invests in mobile virtual measurement room from Creaform