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
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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
Proto Labs Cool Idea! winner launches Kickstarter campaign
A couple of months ago, we published a story on an innovative thruster that can be used to remotely operate underwater vehicles and small surface vessels for aquatic exploration. One of the defining features of this thruster is that it is an … [Read more...] about Proto Labs Cool Idea! winner launches Kickstarter campaign
Inspire 2014 helps you design for additive manufacturing
The design goals of reducing weight and material usage are not just for aerospace and automotive applications, although this trend gained prominence through these industries. These goals can apply to all designs, especially if you choose to use … [Read more...] about Inspire 2014 helps you design for additive manufacturing
Voxeljet plans to open an additive manufacturing branch office in Michigan
Voxeljet is planning to open its own office and service center in Canton (Michigan) during the third quarter of 2014. voxeljet CEO Dr. Ingo Ederer views this investment as an important milestone in the company's history: "The service center in Canton … [Read more...] about Voxeljet plans to open an additive manufacturing branch office in Michigan
FineLine Prototyping acquired by Proto Labs
A couple of months ago, we reported that Proto Labs acquired FineLine Prototyping, Inc. a leading provider of additive manufacturing services. This move enables Proto Labs to offer a wider range of prototyping services, now that it has added additive … [Read more...] about FineLine Prototyping acquired by Proto Labs
ASTM developing standard for metal powder bed fusion quality requirements
A proposed new ASTM standard, WK46188, Practice for Metal Powder Bed Fusion to Meet Rigid Quality Requirements, describes the operation and production control of powder bed fusion machines and processes to meet rigid quality standards. According … [Read more...] about ASTM developing standard for metal powder bed fusion quality requirements
Human powered submarine team produces a 3D printed propeller
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Burton Precision is a machine tool distributor specializing in the application of metrology and 3D Printing products. Their involvement in manufacturing crisscrosses the breadth of industries with technologies that have a … [Read more...] about Human powered submarine team produces a 3D printed propeller
Redeye 3D printing: Custom designs for your personalized car
Automobiles are so much a part of the American life style; we race them, work in them, collect them, go for scenic drives in them—we spend so much time in our automobiles, we even give them names. Cars are definitely more than just a way to get from … [Read more...] about Redeye 3D printing: Custom designs for your personalized car
Stratasys completes acquisition of Solid Concepts
Stratasys Ltd. a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced the completion of its previously disclosed acquisition of Solid Concepts. Stratasys announced the acquisitions of Solid Concepts and Harvest … [Read more...] about Stratasys completes acquisition of Solid Concepts