T. A. Grimm & Associates, Inc. announced the release of a comprehensive benchmark study of seven 3D printers. The benchmark is available in both North American and European editions, and each 60-page report includes more than 100 images, charts … [Read more...] about 3D Printer Benchmark Profiles Seven Systems
Industries
3D printing revs up Steeda Autosports’ R&D
Based in Pompano Beach, Fla., Steeda Autosports makes a complete line of Ford-based accessories. Ranging from stunning wheels to shocks and springs to chrome radiator caps, the products make Ford cars drive better and look impressive. The Steeda … [Read more...] about 3D printing revs up Steeda Autosports’ R&D
Objet and 3Shape offer dental labs a seamless CAD/CAM design-to-production process
Objet Geometries, a leader in 3D printing, and 3Shape A/S, a global leader in 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions for the dental industry, announced the availability of a jointly developed system that integrates with the 3Shape Dental System™ … [Read more...] about Objet and 3Shape offer dental labs a seamless CAD/CAM design-to-production process
3D Systems Acquires French Prototypers CEP and PROTOMETAL
ROCK HILL, SC - 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC), announced that it acquired the business and assets of CEP and PROTOMETAL, two leading French rapid prototyping and manufacturing service providers, as part of the company’s expansion of its … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Acquires French Prototypers CEP and PROTOMETAL
Low-cost Zirconia Milling Machine for Dental Market
The DWX-30 dental milling machine is a precise production tool for creating copings, crowns and bridges in zirconia and wax. This compact CNC mill eliminates the expense of precious metals and the complexity of casting. Designed specifically for the … [Read more...] about Low-cost Zirconia Milling Machine for Dental Market
Arcam Wins Order for EBM-system for Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Arcam AB has received an order for an EBM system from Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., USA. The system will be used for manufacturing of advanced patient matched implants.Arcam A1 EBM-System "With the additive manufacturing … [Read more...] about Arcam Wins Order for EBM-system for Walter Reed Army Medical Center
New Resin Approaches True Thermoplastic Performance
Somos® NeXt is, according to DSM Somos, the most advanced resin to date for approaching true thermoplastic performance. The material produces parts that demonstrate the stiffness and toughness that typically characterizes thermoplastics, as well as … [Read more...] about New Resin Approaches True Thermoplastic Performance
Shriners Hospital uses Digital Manufacturing to Treat Cleft Palates
An engineer-physician team working at Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, Mass has combined digital manufacturing technologies in a new procedure for treating babies born with severe cleft lip and palate.One of the first babies to be … [Read more...] about Shriners Hospital uses Digital Manufacturing to Treat Cleft Palates
Beyond Prototyping
It is usually the designer who decides on the production method at the beginning of the design process. So get ready for these five trends as vendors continue to improve their prototyping systems and materials. Now that “rapid prototyping” … [Read more...] about Beyond Prototyping
Design tip: Texture — When Things Get Rough
Surface finish on a plastic part can serve many functions, from improving grip to hiding fingerprints to facilitating paint adhesion. Protomold offers seven finishes on molded parts: five polishes and two textures. The five levels of polish are … [Read more...] about Design tip: Texture — When Things Get Rough