The wearable device market is exploding. One type of wearable product focuses on collecting data on your sleep, but that’s about all it does--collect data. Thus, there’s a gap between gathering data and then using that information to improve your … [Read more...] about 3D printing is helping engineers create a smart earplug sleep aid
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How many companies produce industrial-grade additive manufacturing machines?
Fun facts from Wohlers Report 2015: --The market for additive manufacturing, consisting of all AM products and services worldwide, grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.2% to $4.1 billion in 2014. --The industry now has 49 … [Read more...] about How many companies produce industrial-grade additive manufacturing machines?
Advances in 3D printed electronics
Optomec showcased its Aerosol Jet technology for 3D Printed Electronics applications at the LOPEC International Conference and Exhibition in Munich earlier in March. Aerosol Jet Printers are used to directly print functional electronic circuitry and … [Read more...] about Advances in 3D printed electronics
Volvo Trucks streamlines manufacturing with 3D printing
Volvo Trucks is decreasing turnaround times of assembly line tools by more than 94% since using Stratasys additive manufacturing technology at its engine production facility in Lyon, France. According to Pierre Jenny, manufacturing director at … [Read more...] about Volvo Trucks streamlines manufacturing with 3D printing
Renishaw adds 3D printer for the dental market
Renishaw, a UK manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing machines, is offering a new product for the dental market. The AM250 metal 3D printing machine is now optimized for producing dental parts, meaning that it will not require further … [Read more...] about Renishaw adds 3D printer for the dental market
Airwolf 3D unveils WolfBite Nano for PLA printing
Airwolf 3D recently announced Wolfbite Nano, a surface treatment solution that bonds polylactic acid plastic parts to a glass 3D printer build plate, making for a smooth release of objects after printing. This new solution works well with heated and … [Read more...] about Airwolf 3D unveils WolfBite Nano for PLA printing
Additive manufacturing enables “bionic” aircraft designs
Laser melting with metals is gaining importance in aircraft manufacturing because of the benefits of quicker throughput times, cost-effective components and heretofore unimaginable design freedom. A range of new benefits, though, are becoming … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing enables “bionic” aircraft designs
Developments in metal additive manufacturing–a conversation with Concept Laser
Additive manufacturing with metals is a popular subject. A lot of work still needs to be done before we will see additive machines alongside CNC machines and injection molding systems in the average manufacturing facility. Part of the issue is that … [Read more...] about Developments in metal additive manufacturing–a conversation with Concept Laser
ExOne announces Exerial 3D printing system for industrial production
The ExOne Company, a global provider of three-dimensional printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced the upcoming availability of its largest 3D printing system, the Exerial. The Exerial system demonstrates a … [Read more...] about ExOne announces Exerial 3D printing system for industrial production
How to groom future 3D printing engineers
A report from New Media Consortium Horizon Report 2015 recently identified a top trend in education as advancing cultures of change and innovation. MakerBot sees the adoption of desktop 3D printing in the classroom as a way to create a culture of … [Read more...] about How to groom future 3D printing engineers