A little friendly competition can go a long way – especially when it comes to getting students excited about gaining real-life engineering experience. David Manning, professor at Utah Valley University’s (UVU) Engineering Graphics & … [Read more...] about 3D Powered Pinewood Derby Revs Up University’s Design Program
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MetraSCAN 3D Scanner introduced to the market
The high-end MetraSCAN 3D scanner is billed as the logical complement to the HandyPROBE optical CMM. Powered by the C-Track dual-camera sensor, it increases the reliability, speed and versatility of the measurement process. Featuring TRUaccuracy … [Read more...] about MetraSCAN 3D Scanner introduced to the market
FARO Introduces the Focus3D, an 11 lb Laser Scanner
September 25, 2006 FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO) introduces the FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D. This 3D laser scanner handles detailed measurement and documentation with intuitive touch screen control. It is four times lighter and five times … [Read more...] about FARO Introduces the Focus3D, an 11 lb Laser Scanner
Bits from Bytes Acquired By 3D Systems
September 25, 2006 3D Systems announced the acquisition of Bits From Bytes, a leading U.K. maker of affordable 3D printers and kits located in Bristol. Noted Abe Reichental, President and CEO of 3D Systems, this acquisition represents a major step … [Read more...] about Bits from Bytes Acquired By 3D Systems
Objet Geometries Gains ISO 13485:2003 for Medical Devices Certification
Objet Geometries Ltd., announced that it has achieved the ISO13485:2003 certification for medical devices. ISO 13485 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system for the design and development, production, … [Read more...] about Objet Geometries Gains ISO 13485:2003 for Medical Devices Certification
EOS showcases its capabilities at K-Fair
At the International K Trade Fair for the plastics and rubber industry (Oct. 27 – Nov. 3, 2010, Düsseldorf), EOS will showcase its e-Manufacturing solutions at a joint booth with LBC and Materialise (Hall 2, Booth 2E23). EOS will … [Read more...] about EOS showcases its capabilities at K-Fair
Analyze, inspect, and validate manufacturing processes in 3D
Geomagic and New River Kinematics (NRK) released Power3 Suite--integrated software that lets you analyze, inspect and validate manufacturing processes for greater accuracy and productivity. The software combines NRK’s SpatialAnalyzer Ultimate … [Read more...] about Analyze, inspect, and validate manufacturing processes in 3D
New pricing for the Objet Alaris30 Desktop 3D Printer
Are the “price wars” for desktop 3D printers about to begin? It may be too early to tell, but Objet Geometries Ltd is the latest developer of 3D printers to announce a low price on one of its 3D desktop printers. A spokesperson at Objet … [Read more...] about New pricing for the Objet Alaris30 Desktop 3D Printer
International EuroMold Conference focuses on the business impact of Additive Manufacturing
DEMAT GmbH (Frankfurt, Germany) and Wohlers Associates, Inc. have announced the 12th annual international Wohlers conference to be held at EuroMold 2010 in Frankfurt, Germany. This year's conference, titled The Business Impact of Additive … [Read more...] about International EuroMold Conference focuses on the business impact of Additive Manufacturing
3D models help improve oral surgery
Planmeca Oy, a privately owned high-tech dental equipment maker, uses Z Corporation 3D printing technology to transform maxillofacial surgery, leading to shorter procedures, reduced hospital stays, lower health-care costs and improved patient … [Read more...] about 3D models help improve oral surgery