The latest product selected as a Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award recipient – the first to win the award in Europe – was designed to help the visually impaired be more independent. Télétact, created by Paris-based IN3G, is a high-tech accessory for … [Read more...] about Prototyping an intelligent cane for the visually impaired
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Polyaminde based material for 3D printing
CRP Technology launched a new material in the field of polyamide based materials: Windform SP. Its characteristics suit a number of applications, including the motorsport industry. Windform® SP is a composite polyamide based carbon filled material … [Read more...] about Polyaminde based material for 3D printing
Verisurf Unveils 3DGage Portable CMM
Verisurf Software, Inc. introduced the 3DGage™ at IMTS, September 10-15, 2012. “The new 3DGage enables manufacturers to quickly implement lean model based inspection right on the shop floor that yield real improvements in production and quality … [Read more...] about Verisurf Unveils 3DGage Portable CMM
Faster 3D scanning
The enhanced ROMER Absolute Arm with integrated laser scanner is faster than previous versions, offering an acquisition speed of up to 50,000 points per second. This lets you move the 3d scanner over the measurement object more quickly, even on … [Read more...] about Faster 3D scanning
EnvisionTEC announces ABflex and ABStuff 3D printing material
EnvisionTEC, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of patented 3D rapid prototyping and manufacturing systems displayed its range of 3D printing materials at the IMTS exhibition in Chicago. Materials that were launched include new AB Material … [Read more...] about EnvisionTEC announces ABflex and ABStuff 3D printing material
The right 3D print process for art and technology
One sculptor has learned technology so well that he’s able to put it to use for his sculptures, selecting the right process for the right piece. by Terry Persun, Technology Journalist William F. Duffy is a professional sculptor known for his … [Read more...] about The right 3D print process for art and technology
Will 3D printing truly be disruptive? Not necessarily
If you’ve read the blogs and comments made by many who follow this industry, you are familiar with the claim that professional grade 3D printers will replace traditional manufacturing technology (CNC-based milling, machining, stamping, and so on), in … [Read more...] about Will 3D printing truly be disruptive? Not necessarily
Creaform to offer CFD Services
Creaform, a leader in 3D portable measurement technologies and 3D engineering services, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by extending its 3D engineering services portfolio with the addition of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis to its … [Read more...] about Creaform to offer CFD Services
3D Printer for Custom Retail Jewelers
Solidscape®, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high precision 3D printers for direct manufacturing applications, announces the launch of the 3Z™STUDIO 3D printer. Designed specifically for the needs of custom retail jewelers, the fully automated … [Read more...] about 3D Printer for Custom Retail Jewelers
A better way to gather data for reverse engineering
3D Engineering Solutions is an engineering service provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, with more than 100 years of collective experience in aerospace manufacturing and quality assurance. Recently, working with Akron based Myers Motors, the company expanded … [Read more...] about A better way to gather data for reverse engineering