Repeatability and reproducibility are key parameters if additive manufacturing (AM) is going to be trusted for common use in manufacturing. AM must prove that it can ensure part performance, consistency, and quality. This requires deep understanding … [Read more...] about Software mines information to help optimize AM process parameters
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Additive Manufacturing Users Group announces Scholarship Recipients
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced the recipients of its scholarships. Dr. Haijun Gong, an assistant professor at Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, Ga.), has been awarded the Randy Stevens Scholarship. Claire Belson, a … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group announces Scholarship Recipients
Users of all ages learn additive and subtractive at STEM education
After 33 years as a technical educator, Glen Stevenson, says he’s still excited about what he sees his students do every day. Glen is currently overseeing the development and implementation of a rapid prototyping curriculum as department chair of the … [Read more...] about Users of all ages learn additive and subtractive at STEM education
3D printed orthotics and prosthetics in one day
Here’s the typical way a prosthesis is made: First you wrap fiberglass tapes around a patient's limb. The tapes harden into a mold, which is then filled with plaster to make a model of the limb. Next, heated plastic is formed around the mode. The … [Read more...] about 3D printed orthotics and prosthetics in one day
How Stratasys and Dassault Systèmes will improve additive manufacturing
Stratasys Ltd. announced that it is partnering with Dassault Systèmes to provide next generation design tools that improve the functionality, efficiency and weight ratio of additively manufactured production parts. The companies have collaborated … [Read more...] about How Stratasys and Dassault Systèmes will improve additive manufacturing
Stratasys targets professional prototyping with engineering-grade 3D printers
Stratasys introduced new tools to help CAD users get to market faster at SOLIDWORKS World 2017 today. These tools are three professional, versatile and fast FDM-based 3D printers—the F123 Series (F170, F270 and F370). Stratasys developed these … [Read more...] about Stratasys targets professional prototyping with engineering-grade 3D printers
Academics introduce their own 3D printing conference
Ultimaker is a sponsor of the first national academic 3D printing conference, Construct3D 2017, which will bring together leaders and educators in the digital fabrication discipline of 3D printing for a comprehensive overview of this rapidly … [Read more...] about Academics introduce their own 3D printing conference
Learning tools for additive manufacturing machine and material selection
Senvol has partnered with America Makes and ASM International to create learning tool exercises for additive manufacturing machine and material selection using the Senvol Database. Both the learning tool exercises and the Senvol Database are online … [Read more...] about Learning tools for additive manufacturing machine and material selection
Renishaw advancing additive manufacturing in the U.S.
Renishaw, Inc. will move into a new 133,000 sq-ft office and warehouse facility in West Dundee, IL, about 40 miles from Chicago. The two-story facility will be the company’s new North American headquarters, but also includes space for product … [Read more...] about Renishaw advancing additive manufacturing in the U.S.
Xometry secures investment from GE Ventures
Xometry, an on-demand manufacturing marketplace, has secured new funding from GE Ventures and existing investors, including Highland Capital Partners, to reach a total of $23 million raised. The infusion of capital will allow Xometry to accelerate … [Read more...] about Xometry secures investment from GE Ventures