The University of Dayton is reporting that it recently received about $3 million in Ohio Third Frontier Program funds that will be used to advance the aerospace industry in Ohio. What’s significant about this funding is that the money will be put to … [Read more...] about 3D printing news in Ohio
Industries
3D Systems’ VisiJet Jewel Automates Jewelry Manufacturing
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced immediate availability of VisiJet® Jewel, a new specialized material formulated for high volume jewelry production. Developed expressly for use with the ProJet® 6000 and 7000 professional 3D printers, VisiJet Jewel … [Read more...] about 3D Systems’ VisiJet Jewel Automates Jewelry Manufacturing
3D Scanning helps turn F-104 fuselage into a high-speed land car
You may have read about the Bloodhound Project out of Europe. The Bloodhound is an initiative focused on developing a land vehicle that will break the 1,000 mph World Land Speed Record. The specially designed land car uses a jet engine to power it to … [Read more...] about 3D Scanning helps turn F-104 fuselage into a high-speed land car
Proto Labs awards Cool Idea! to new beer/wine distribution system
For those of you who love your beer and wine, but would like more attentive service, this latest Cool Idea! winner is for you. iPourIt allows patrons to pour their own draft beer and wine on tap while keeping tabs on the ounces poured. This new … [Read more...] about Proto Labs awards Cool Idea! to new beer/wine distribution system
Will 3D printers go home?
Will 3D printers become the newest must-have home accessory or not? This debate has lately taken on a zealous edge. I think both sides are missing an obvious point. Take a look at the average engineering office. How many … [Read more...] about Will 3D printers go home?
Convenient packaging for 3D printing materials
Solidscape®, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high precision 3D printers for direct manufacturing applications, announced the release of a new packaging concept for 3Z Series printing materials. The new 3Z STUDIO PACK is a cost-effective and … [Read more...] about Convenient packaging for 3D printing materials
The Basics of 3D printing
This is a good video on what 3D printing will mean to our future. Y" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> … [Read more...] about The Basics of 3D printing
Engineering tips on injection molding an RC Drone
Jeff Gibboney's design, the QuadShot remote controlled drone plane, won Proto Labs Cool Idea Award. Jeff discusses some of the things he learned from his experience using injection molding to prototype his drone. Jeff has more research experience … [Read more...] about Engineering tips on injection molding an RC Drone
Which resin produces fast, inexpensive parts for FDM in aerospace applications?
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced that its strong, lightweight, flame-retardant ULTEM 9085 resin now helps to address one of the biggest challenges for aerospace OEMs – the ability to produce small volume parts quickly and … [Read more...] about Which resin produces fast, inexpensive parts for FDM in aerospace applications?
Edison Nation and Stratasys Partner for Ninth Annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) is kicking off its 2013 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge in partnership with online inventor community, Edison Nation, which operates the hit TV show, Everyday Edisons. In its ninth year, the contest invites students … [Read more...] about Edison Nation and Stratasys Partner for Ninth Annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge