NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), proudly announces its second call for additive manufacturing (AM) applied research and development … [Read more...] about NAMII Announces 2nd Call for Projects
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The MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner
According to MakerBot, the Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner is a fast and easy way for anyone to create 3D models. Current price is $1,400 plus an optional $150 for MakerBot Digitizer MakerCare, a service and support program. “Bringing the … [Read more...] about The MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner
3d printing software for the Mac
Formlabs, the developers of the first desktop vat photopolymerization process (also known as stereolithography) has just released PreForm for the Mac OS X. Based on many requests for a Macintosh-compatible version of the company’s PreForm software, … [Read more...] about 3d printing software for the Mac
Where is Additive Manufacturing headed?
Terry Wohlers recently released his figures on projected growth for the additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) industry. According to Wohlers, the global market for additive manufacturing products and services in 2012 grew 28.6% (CAGR) to … [Read more...] about Where is Additive Manufacturing headed?
Tips on making the best use of 3D printers
What is the application for 3D printing /additive manufacturing (3DP / AM) systems that engineers are not deploying as often as they can? Listen in as Editorial director of Make Parts Fast, Leslie Langnau, interviews RICHARD STUMP, Principal at … [Read more...] about Tips on making the best use of 3D printers
Pullin no Punches: Renishaw’s Jeremy Pullin to tell it like it is at TCT Show + Personalize
Renishaw's Rapid Manufacturing Manager Jeremy 'Jez' Pullin is not a man to run with the crowd if he feels another point of view needs to be made, while his extensive experience in the field of industrial additive manufacturing - not to mention his … [Read more...] about Pullin no Punches: Renishaw’s Jeremy Pullin to tell it like it is at TCT Show + Personalize
3D Systems Launches Cubify Sculpt for 3D printing
Here’s an interesting development to come out of the merger between 3D Systems and Geomagic’s Haptic technology—Cubify Sculpt. 3D Systems announced the immediate availability of this tool, which is says is “a powerful virtual clay sculpting tool that … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Launches Cubify Sculpt for 3D printing
ExOne and rp+m develop bonded tungsten for 3D printing
Materials will be the key to a long life for 3D printing, additive manufacturing technology. The ExOne Co., and rp+m have announced an important addition to the materials available for additive manufacturing. The two companies worked together to … [Read more...] about ExOne and rp+m develop bonded tungsten for 3D printing
UPS: the latest retailer to experiment with 3D printing
Will small businesses find enough uses for 3D printers to add profit to the UPS Store business model? The company is about to find out. While many have blogged about how great 3D printing will be for users ranging from home hobbyists to professional … [Read more...] about UPS: the latest retailer to experiment with 3D printing
BLOODHOUND supersonic car turns to Renishaw 3D printing expertise
Renishaw is contributing its knowledge in additive manufacturing / 3D printing to create key prototype parts for the BLOODHOUND supersonic car, which will attempt to break the 1,000 mph speed barrier during Summer 2015. One of the most … [Read more...] about BLOODHOUND supersonic car turns to Renishaw 3D printing expertise