Geomagic®, a leading provider of 3D software for creating and inspecting digital models of physical objects, announced the first service release of the Geomagic 2012 product lines. The Geomagic 2012 SR1 product line builds on the innovations … [Read more...] about Geomagic updates its 3D Imaging and Metrology product line
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When NOT to Draft
Plastic part design can be a complex process under any circumstances, and when you are designing entirely new types of product the challenges can be greater still. Every once in a while we run across a Design Tip that seems so important that it’s … [Read more...] about When NOT to Draft
From research to reality—the 3D printing of human tissue advances
Recently I encountered this story from Explaining the Future about developments in bioprinting. Bioprinting involves the use of 3D printing technology to print live cells to potentially build organs or other parts of the body. While still in the … [Read more...] about From research to reality—the 3D printing of human tissue advances
Redeye On Demand earns AS9100C certification
RedEye On Demand, a rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing service, and business unit of Stratasys, Inc. has earned AS9100C certification. Achieving this international standard in the aviation, space and defense industries signifies that … [Read more...] about Redeye On Demand earns AS9100C certification
3D printing functional electronics into 3D printed parts
Revolutionary "Smart Wing" created for UAV model demonstrates groundbreaking technology from Stratasys and Optomec Engineers have inquired about the possibility of printing electronics onto products. Well, Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) and Optomec Inc. … [Read more...] about 3D printing functional electronics into 3D printed parts
Stratasys announces finalists in Extreme Redesign Contest
Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced the finalists for its Dimension brand's eighth annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. The global contest encourages students to submit an innovative product design, a redesign of an existing product, or … [Read more...] about Stratasys announces finalists in Extreme Redesign Contest
3-D Printers used in research and treatment of health conditions
This story was recently published on 3/19/2012 in the Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper. It's an interesting look at the use of 3D printing in medical research at the Cleveland Clinic. By:Peggy Turbett, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- … [Read more...] about 3-D Printers used in research and treatment of health conditions
Turn sound into 3D printed reality
So, what can you do with a 3d printer? Well, one answer to this continual question is to create an image of your favorite sound. This is a cool little app. Known as The Vibe, it’s an iPhone case you can customize to your favorite sound using … [Read more...] about Turn sound into 3D printed reality
Schneider Electric installs a Zeiss CT scanning system for its engineers
Laser Design Inc., a leading supplier of 3D laser scanners, announced that Schneider Electric recently installed a Zeiss METROTOM CT scanning system in its Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility. The CT scanner captures all surfaces, both external and internal, … [Read more...] about Schneider Electric installs a Zeiss CT scanning system for its engineers
3D scanning ensures injection mold accuracy
The Mississippi Polymer Institute (MPI)* helps smaller companies in the polymer industry use an NVision MobileScan laser scanning system to re-engineer or inspect parts to a high level of accuracy. “By inspecting first articles, we help injection … [Read more...] about 3D scanning ensures injection mold accuracy