Directed Manufacturing, Inc. (DMI), Pflugerville, TX, is a leading 3D printing, rapid manufacturing company that produces plastic and metal parts, components, and assemblies. It recently purchased a Renishaw AM 250. Noted Alex, Fima, president of … [Read more...] about Another choice for 3D printing in metal laser sintering: Renishaw
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Automated 3D scanner integrates turntable with 4 degrees of freedom
eQuality Tech, the exclusive distributor for Solutionix in the Americas, announced the availability of Rexcan CS+, a fully automated 3D scanner that integrates a turntable with four degrees of freedom for simpler set-up and more comprehensive data … [Read more...] about Automated 3D scanner integrates turntable with 4 degrees of freedom
Another desktop 3D printer; this one for stereolithography
Why can't someone make a low cost, high performance, desktop 3D printer for a reasonable cost? That's the question of 2012 and a number of entrepreneurs and start-ups are working on an answer. The latest possible answer to this question comes from … [Read more...] about Another desktop 3D printer; this one for stereolithography
3D Systems Partners With the Smithsonian on Landmark 3D printing Project
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced it has entered into a major multi-year agreement with the Smithsonian Institution to provide 3D printing services and technology. The agreement supports a Smithsonian-wide effort to strengthen collections … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Partners With the Smithsonian on Landmark 3D printing Project
Software and hardware suite enable higher quality 3D printing of metal parts
Sigma Labs, Inc. (SGLB) recently announced PrintRite3D™ – a cutting-edge software and hardware suite of products that enables production of higher quality 3D printing of metal parts for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, oil and gas, … [Read more...] about Software and hardware suite enable higher quality 3D printing of metal parts
Rapidform XOV adds probe-based measurement, speeds up inspection
INUS Technology, Inc. announced the next major release of its CAD-intelligent inspection software, Rapidform XOV3. With this release, Rapidform XOV becomes a full-fledged contact inspection platform, with support for every major portable CMM device … [Read more...] about Rapidform XOV adds probe-based measurement, speeds up inspection
More 3D printing in metals—Ex One introduces the M-Flex 3D Printing System
The Ex One Company (ExOne), North Huntingdon, Pa., is another 3d printing, additive manufacturing company for the industrial sector. It introduced its newest state-of-the-art 3D printer at the recent 2012 International Machine Technology Show in … [Read more...] about More 3D printing in metals—Ex One introduces the M-Flex 3D Printing System
Watertight 3D printer materials key to business growth for Whale
Whale, a company that manufacturers water pump and heating systems, announced an increase in new business following the purchase of an Objet Connex multi-material 3D Printer for its headquarters in Bangor, Northern Ireland. The multi-material … [Read more...] about Watertight 3D printer materials key to business growth for Whale
MakerBot targets engineers with latest desktop 3D printer
The desktop 3D printer offerings just became a little more interesting with MakerBot® Industries’ introduction of the MakerBot® Replicator™ 2 Desktop 3D Printer, which, according to the company is the “easiest, fastest, and most affordable tool yet … [Read more...] about MakerBot targets engineers with latest desktop 3D printer
3D printer changes mold making shop into full service provider
Bassler/Williamsport Pattern Works employs an ever-changing mix of 3D product designers, graphic artists, master patternmakers and modelers. The company creates CAD designs, molds, patterns and functional parts for a variety of products, from … [Read more...] about 3D printer changes mold making shop into full service provider