If you've been wondering about the Maker movement in the 3D printing world, especially the what and why of it, here's an interesting article from the Economist. Some of the big "take aways" from this piece include: "The maker movement is worth … [Read more...] about Latest Economist story on 3D printing
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Using 3D printing to create “Velcro”
Here is a fascinating story from an i.Materialise blog on a graduate student's use of 3D printing to create panels that adhere, connect, and interconnect is a manner similar to Velcro. … [Read more...] about Using 3D printing to create “Velcro”
Lights, Camera, 3D Print!
A Dimension 3D Printer from Stratasys Inc. plays a supporting role in this entertainment application. I have not seen the original animated short, “Back To The Start,” that has been viewed more than 2 million times on YouTube and is touted as one of … [Read more...] about Lights, Camera, 3D Print!
A closer look at injection molding
Periodically we will be showing you potential service providers and resources for your rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing needs. Here's an interesting video from a Michigan company, PTI Engineered Plastics. PTI is a full-service thermoplastic … [Read more...] about A closer look at injection molding
In-house Prototyping Helps Auto Vendor Go to Final Design Faster
By Chris Hoins, Controller, Stratasys, Inc. In-house prototyping versus outsourcing-here's one company's choice and why. Manufacturing and assembling each of the components of a Koenigsegg car is labor intensive as more than 300 carbon fiber … [Read more...] about In-house Prototyping Helps Auto Vendor Go to Final Design Faster
If you draw it, will it “print”?
The processes involved in Additive manufacturing (AM), including 3D printing, stereolithography, polyjet, and fused filament fabrication, all promise design freedom. This technology has not replaced traditional manufacturing yet. So, many parts will … [Read more...] about If you draw it, will it “print”?
CNC machining speeds the development of custom gearwheels
Michal Zalewski is a multitalented guy – a successful software engineer by day, and robotics hobbyist in the evening and on weekends. He became serious about robotics almost six years ago, and quickly realized that the most significant limitation is … [Read more...] about CNC machining speeds the development of custom gearwheels
3D scanner software – a step closer to automatically recovering design intent
The U.S. Air Force and DRS Technologies, a supplier of defense electronic systems, commissioned the University of Oklahoma to study developments in scanners in reverse engineering projects. The authors examined several 3D scanning software packages. … [Read more...] about 3D scanner software – a step closer to automatically recovering design intent
Laser scanners take accurate measurements fast
The goal in most design projects—find a way to develop the most accurate products, quickly and easily (or easily enough) and run with it. The need for speed, however, often conflicts with the need to take accurate measurements along the way—an … [Read more...] about Laser scanners take accurate measurements fast
Tips on Clips
One of the many benefits of plastic resin is the ease with which it can be molded into complex shapes. This often allows a single part to replace two or more parts made of other materials. Among the complex features that can be molded into a plastic … [Read more...] about Tips on Clips