Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology was developed by S. Scott Crump in the late 1980s and was commercialized in 1990. The build material is usually a filament or wire of thermoplastic material but can also be plastic pellets fed from a hopper. … [Read more...] about Fused Deposition Modeling and Material Advances
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A Multitude of Materials for Additive Manufacturing
Hundreds of materials are available for additive manufacturing systems. Each offers different capabilities to meet your form, fit, and function needs. For the most part, each vendor of an AM machine offers materials that function best with that … [Read more...] about A Multitude of Materials for Additive Manufacturing
Stereolithography – Shaping Resins
In 1986, inventor Charles W. Hull developed a “solid imaging process” known as stereolithography, which initiated the rapid prototyping revolution. Stereolithography (SLA) builds three-dimensional models out of liquid photosensitive polymers that … [Read more...] about Stereolithography – Shaping Resins
Mcor announces plans to revolutionize additive manufacturing with “free D”
Here’s an interesting business model for 3D printing—rent/lease a printer. Mcor Technologies Ltd, the manufacturer of the only paper 3D printer in the world, the Matrix 300, announced the contents of its freeDcampaign, which essentially amounts to a … [Read more...] about Mcor announces plans to revolutionize additive manufacturing with “free D”
Stratasys expands production capacity
With a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event at its newest building, 3D printer maker, Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), expressed a vote of confidence in an uncertain economy. Stratasys says the 90,000 square-foot building doubles its capacity for machine … [Read more...] about Stratasys expands production capacity
3D systems introduces color printer to its line of 3D printers
The new ProJet™ 1500 Personal Color 3D Printer combines high resolution, color, and fast speed at an affordable price. The sleek industrial design complements office or work spaces. Easy to use and network ready, it featurs an intuitive web browser … [Read more...] about 3D systems introduces color printer to its line of 3D printers
Objet’s latest materials available on more 3D printers
Objet Ltd., announced that the 3D printing materials it released in the first half of 2011 are now available on additional Objet 3D printing platforms and in more territories. Objet VeroWhitePlus a rigid white material with enhanced dimensional … [Read more...] about Objet’s latest materials available on more 3D printers
3D Systems Bits From Bytes™ debuts color 3D printer
With the introduction of the 3DTouch, it looks like the “hobby” 3D printers are starting to cross the line into professional 3D printer territory. This latest model from Bits from Bytes™ products, 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD), prints in multiple … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Bits From Bytes™ debuts color 3D printer
Using a 3D scanner to recalibrate a CT scanner
The use of CT scans in orthodontics has increased, primarily because such scans give practitioners an enhanced view of a patient's facial anatomy. Unlike traditional 2D X-rays, CT scans give a three-dimensional image of the patient's skull, teeth, … [Read more...] about Using a 3D scanner to recalibrate a CT scanner
Geomagic Qualify Probe for Hard Probe Inspection and Measurement
Geomagic® announced the latest addition to its Geomagic Qualify 3D inspection software product line - Geomagic Qualify Probe™. This software takes advantage of Geomagic Qualify technology to work with a range of hard probe precision measurement … [Read more...] about Geomagic Qualify Probe for Hard Probe Inspection and Measurement