The new fortus 250mc combines the convenience and affordability of a Dimension 3D printer with the flexibility of a Fortus production system. Stratasys (NASDAQ:SSYS) introduced the Fortus 250mc(TM) Production 3D Printer - a rapid prototyping and … [Read more...] about Stratasys introduces cross-over 3D printer
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Quickparts® offers Accura® PEAK™
Accura® PEAK™ material is an advanced stereolithography resin designed for optimal performance, accuracy and stability during prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures and humidity. It produces rigid and stable parts that can withstand adverse … [Read more...] about Quickparts® offers Accura® PEAK™
Solid Concepts expands FDM capacity
Solid Concepts Inc, a supplier of rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing services, has recently expanded its Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) capacity adding one Fortus 900 and four Fortus 400 machines. This new expanded FDM capacity will … [Read more...] about Solid Concepts expands FDM capacity
Rapidform tech tip: Comparing deviation results between XOR and XOV
If you have been using XOR for reverse engineering and XOV for inspection, sometimes you may be confused why the results of deviation by the Accuracy Analyzer of XOR and Whole Dimension of XOV are different. As you know, XOR is the software for … [Read more...] about Rapidform tech tip: Comparing deviation results between XOR and XOV
How GM uses rapid prototyping technology
Deep inside the GM Design building, an elite team fashions components, intricate sub assembles and entire scale model cars from three-dimensional rapid prototyping manufacturing equipment. The Rapid Prototype Laboratory features two fabrication … [Read more...] about How GM uses rapid prototyping technology
A new compact 3D printer—the Objet260 Connex
Objet Ltd., announced the Objet260 Connex, a compact addition to its family of multi-material 3D printers. The system is based on the company’s inkjet 3D printing technology that jets 2 materials at the same time. You can select from a large range of … [Read more...] about A new compact 3D printer—the Objet260 Connex
3D Systems introduces ProJet 6000 3D Printer to Japan
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) introduced a faster, professional grade 3D Printer, the ProJet™ 6000 series, at the Design Engineering & Manufacturing Solutions Expo, DMS 2011 held June 22–24th, in the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, Tokyo, … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces ProJet 6000 3D Printer to Japan
Z Corporation technology streamlines development of Local Motors’ open source custom cars
Local Motors, the audacious company bringing mass-customization to the auto industry, is using Z Corporation technology to streamline development of its open source custom cars. The Phoenix-based company, spotlighted last week by the president, … [Read more...] about Z Corporation technology streamlines development of Local Motors’ open source custom cars
How to bring Senior Citizens into the digital age
A recent student project concerned how to create a computer system that is ‘user friendly’ for senior citizens. Here’s one student’s interesting approach using rapid prototyping to get the idea across. Many senior citizens struggle with this … [Read more...] about How to bring Senior Citizens into the digital age
How to make injection molded parts look good
First, the bad news: injection molded parts are subject to a host of cosmetic flaws including sink, gate vestiges, ejector pin blemishes, drag marks, texture flaws, knit lines, burns, flash, and inconsistent coloring. The good news is that adherence … [Read more...] about How to make injection molded parts look good