For professional 3D printed parts like gears, bearings, fittings, car parts, and so on, German RepRap offers nylon-PA6 filament. PA6 is being used to produce robust and hard wearing parts for the automotive and other industries using the OpenSource … [Read more...] about German RepRap offers nylon filament PA6 for robust 3d printed models
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Innovative thruster wins a Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award
For engineer and BlueRobotics co- founder, Rustom Jehangir, the problem was expensive thrusters. Specifically, thrusters used to remotely operate underwater vehicles and small surface vessels for aquatic exploration. Jehangir knows that there is … [Read more...] about Innovative thruster wins a Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award
Charles Hull nominated for European Inventor Award
Trained as an electrical engineer, Charles Hull’s actual job involved moulding small plastic parts and developing prototypes. He worked with UV light to toughen surface coatings. In 1983, he had the idea to stack the synthetic resin used for the … [Read more...] about Charles Hull nominated for European Inventor Award
ExOne Introduces Inconel® Alloy 625 for 3D printing
The ExOne Company (NASDAQ: XONE) ("ExOne"), a global provider of 3D printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced that its research and development department, the ExOne Material Applications Laboratory (“ExMAL”), has … [Read more...] about ExOne Introduces Inconel® Alloy 625 for 3D printing
Scott Crump inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame
Stratasys Ltd. Chairman Scott Crump was inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame (MIHF). Crump co-founded 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys Inc. with his wife, Lisa, in 1989. MIHF inductees are selected based on the impact their … [Read more...] about Scott Crump inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame
3D printer hot end lets prosumers print polycarbonate and nylon
3D printer manufacturer Airwolf 3D is shipping its jam-resistant hot end for 3D printers that effortlessly prints engineering-grade materials like polycarbonate, Bridge nylon, and Nylon 645 while still retaining the ability to print in lower temp … [Read more...] about 3D printer hot end lets prosumers print polycarbonate and nylon
igus develops iglide tribo-filament for 3D printers
It's not officially released in the U.S., but you can pre-order a starter kit. igus has been working on a tribo filament for 3D printers. According to the company, this material is up to 50 times more abrasion resistant than other 3D printer … [Read more...] about igus develops iglide tribo-filament for 3D printers
Lockheed Martin and RedEye 3D print a colossal fuel tank
In early 2012, Lockheed Martin SSC began looking at ways to improve and add value to their satellite design. The goal was to design a satellite that would make more efficient use of space and increase the satellite’s payload. It would require testing … [Read more...] about Lockheed Martin and RedEye 3D print a colossal fuel tank
Take a course in 3D printing, Additive Manufacturing
America Makes, in partnership with ASM International, is offering a course on the fundamentals of additive manufacturing materials and processes. It will begin May 12-13, 2014, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. This course introduces attendees to the full … [Read more...] about Take a course in 3D printing, Additive Manufacturing
Proto Labs, Inc. Launches New Additive Manufacturing Service
Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, announced the launch of its additive manufacturing service through the acquisition of privately held FineLine Prototyping, Inc. a leading provider of … [Read more...] about Proto Labs, Inc. Launches New Additive Manufacturing Service