Revolutionary "Smart Wing" created for UAV model demonstrates groundbreaking technology from Stratasys and Optomec Engineers have inquired about the possibility of printing electronics onto products. Well, Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) and Optomec Inc. … [Read more...] about 3D printing functional electronics into 3D printed parts
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Stratasys announces finalists in Extreme Redesign Contest
Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced the finalists for its Dimension brand's eighth annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. The global contest encourages students to submit an innovative product design, a redesign of an existing product, or … [Read more...] about Stratasys announces finalists in Extreme Redesign Contest
3D scanning ensures injection mold accuracy
The Mississippi Polymer Institute (MPI)* helps smaller companies in the polymer industry use an NVision MobileScan laser scanning system to re-engineer or inspect parts to a high level of accuracy. “By inspecting first articles, we help injection … [Read more...] about 3D scanning ensures injection mold accuracy
Scientists from Université Laval to push limits of 3D scanning
Professor Denis Laurendeau, from the Electric Engineering and Computer Engineering Department, Universite Laval, Quebec City, and his team have launched the NSERC/Creaform Industrial Research Chair on 3D Scanning: CREATION-3D—an effort to … [Read more...] about Scientists from Université Laval to push limits of 3D scanning
Architects impress clients thanks to 3D printer
Rietveld Architects, a NY-based architecture firm known for its large-scale international projects, acquired an Objet 3D Printer and now creates architectural models in just a few hours - a fraction of the two-month turnaround time it required … [Read more...] about Architects impress clients thanks to 3D printer
RedEye On Demand adds cast urethane molding to capabilities
RedEye On Demand, a rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing service provider, and business unit of Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS), announced it has added cast urethane molding to its services offering. A complementary capability to its … [Read more...] about RedEye On Demand adds cast urethane molding to capabilities
Material Matters: Acetal
Acetal is a high-performance engineering polymer often used for parts that would otherwise be made of metal. Chosen for its distinct characteristics, it is widely used in both machining and injection molding. There are two types of acetal. … [Read more...] about Material Matters: Acetal
GPI Prototype presents additive manufacturing technologies at Design & Manufacturing Texas
GPI Prototype will showcase and present its additive manufacturing capabilities at the Design & Manufacturing Texas show in Fort Worth, Texas March 14-15, 2012. GPI employees will be available to answer questions regarding additive manufacturing … [Read more...] about GPI Prototype presents additive manufacturing technologies at Design & Manufacturing Texas
Creaform completes 2011 with record sales in Q4
Creaform, a leader in portable 3D optical measurement technologies and 3D engineering services, announced its 2011 fiscal year results. The company has had an exceptional year with $37.5 million in annual sales, which makes for a growth of 37% over … [Read more...] about Creaform completes 2011 with record sales in Q4
Could you be driving an Urbee soon?
The Urbee car is the brainchild of mechanical engineer Jim Kor and could become the most energy-efficient car on the planet, reports Terry Wholers. (For those of you who attended RAPID 2011, you saw one on the show floor.) Its drag coefficient is … [Read more...] about Could you be driving an Urbee soon?