A request-for-quotation form is an efficient way to develop component requirements and guarantee that you included everything. It helps you consider technical, quality, quantity and schedule factors, important information to give to the supplier. … [Read more...] about Tips for Faster Quotes from Suppliers
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DSM introduces Bio-based Performance Materials for Automotive Industry
Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, introduced two bio-based performance materials for the automotive industry, in response to increasing demand for sustainable products. Presented … [Read more...] about DSM introduces Bio-based Performance Materials for Automotive Industry
New PEEK Type Polymer can be Laser Sintered
New materials continue to make laser sintering an attractive option for rapid prototyping. One of the newest materials is EOS PEEK HP3, from EOS, the only PEEK-type polymer available for laser sintering. For Royal Plastic Mfg, Minden, Neb., a … [Read more...] about New PEEK Type Polymer can be Laser Sintered
New Accura® Bluestone Material For Rapid Prototyping
Quickparts announces the availability of Bluestone, a stereolithography material for rapid prototyping. Bluestone is an accurate, strong, high temperature material that can be used across many industries for nearly any digital manufacturing project, … [Read more...] about New Accura® Bluestone Material For Rapid Prototyping
3D Printer Aids in Academic R&D
Students in the department of aerospace engineering at the University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering are using high-tech 3D printers for a range of projects including analysis of alternative modes of flight for potential military … [Read more...] about 3D Printer Aids in Academic R&D
Car Buffs Team Up to Create Realistic Model T
A savvy designer uses CAD software to work in tandem with creative service bureau. Their combined efforts resulted in unique, prototype vehicle. One year or so ago, a light bulb went off in Mike Littrell's head when he saw pictures of Bill … [Read more...] about Car Buffs Team Up to Create Realistic Model T
Full-scale Turbo-prop Engine Model Made with 3D Printing
How big an aircraft engine could you make with 3D printing? Would you believe a full-size engine with propeller blade-span over 10 feet? That was the result when Autodesk and Stratasys pooled forces on a project to demonstrate how far 3D … [Read more...] about Full-scale Turbo-prop Engine Model Made with 3D Printing
EOS to Showcase Laser-Sintering Orthopaedic Applications at AAOS 2010
Novi, MI – EOS will exhibit innovative orthopaedic applications—and a working EOSINT M 270 Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) system—at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, March 9-13, in New Orleans, … [Read more...] about EOS to Showcase Laser-Sintering Orthopaedic Applications at AAOS 2010
3D Systems Awarded Multi-Year Aerospace Contract
ROCK HILL, SC - 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC) announced that it has received a multi-year contract from a major helicopter manufacturer to produce various in-flight plastic components using its proprietary Selective Laser Sintering Production … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Awarded Multi-Year Aerospace Contract
Design World User Community Recognizes ‘Leadership in Engineering’ Winners
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA--Design World Magazine and online network www.designworldonline.com today announced the winners of the 2009 Leadership in Engineering program. Leadership in Engineering is an industry recognition program to acknowledge engineering … [Read more...] about Design World User Community Recognizes ‘Leadership in Engineering’ Winners
