The TCT Show in Birmingham, England, (running from September 30 – October 2 at the NEC) gives you an opportunity to see developments in 3D printing / additive manufacturing from U.S. companies as well as European based companies. One of the companies … [Read more...] about Get a closer look at Optomec 3D printers at TCT Show
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Stratasys to acquire GrabCAD, a 3D CAD collaboration platform
Stratasys announces it is buying GrabCAD. This transaction should increases collaboration and accessibility of 3D CAD files for its customers and help accelerate the adoption of 3D printing Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leading global provider … [Read more...] about Stratasys to acquire GrabCAD, a 3D CAD collaboration platform
3D printing turns a break into custom support
Thanks in large part to 3D printing technology, companies, vendors, and manufacturers can help consumers attain the personalization they seek in this era of putting a personal stamp on everything. One of the more interesting facets of this trend … [Read more...] about 3D printing turns a break into custom support
rp+m attains certification for aerospace production
Rapid Prototype and Manufacturing, LLC (rp+m), an industry leader in additive manufacturing, materials development, and engineering services, attained certification to the AS9100C Standard. In addition to the industry sectors they already serve, … [Read more...] about rp+m attains certification for aerospace production
Opportunities for recognition for additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing technology is gaining greater credibility as well as attention. AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken (VDW)) … [Read more...] about Opportunities for recognition for additive manufacturing
Two new multiple material 3d printers from Stratasys
At the IMTS show in Chicago this week, I had a chance to see Stratasys Ltd. new Objet500 Connex1 and Objet500 Connex2 Multi-material 3D Printers, which feature the company’s triple-jetting technology. These two additions to the Stratasys lineup are … [Read more...] about Two new multiple material 3d printers from Stratasys
New material for 3D printing: a flexible filament
NinjaFlex is a recently developed flexible, extrudable material for 3D printers such as the MakerBot, Airwolf, and RepRap lines of 3D printers. This material is a thermoplastic elastomer filament, 1.75 or 3 mm diameter, with a shore hardness of 85A. … [Read more...] about New material for 3D printing: a flexible filament
Roland DGA unveils a 3D printer and new milling machine
Roland DGA Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices, released the monoFab™ series, including the company’s first additive 3D printer, the ARM-10, and a new compact 3D subtractive milling machine, the … [Read more...] about Roland DGA unveils a 3D printer and new milling machine
Optomec additive manufacturing process to build bio-electronic actuators
Optomec, a leading provider of production grade additive manufacturing systems, announced that the Factory Automation and Production Systems (FAPS) Institute at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has purchased an Aerosol Jet Quad … [Read more...] about Optomec additive manufacturing process to build bio-electronic actuators
Forecast:3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing Industry to quadruple in four years
Wohlers Associates, Inc. expects worldwide revenues from the additive manufacturing and 3D printing industry to reach $12.8 billion by 2018. According to Wohlers Report 2014, the company’s annual publication on the subject, the industry grew to an … [Read more...] about Forecast:3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing Industry to quadruple in four years