I love the phrase “you don’t make mistakes, you simply produce results.” In the competitive business world, more engineers and managers would do well to keep this idea in mind; it makes it easier to change a pattern and produce different results. As … [Read more...] about Drive to improve quality is rooted in lessons learned from mistakes
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Protomold Design Tip: Draft on tap for stress release
Draft on Tap for Stress Release Long before any of us designed, produced, or even thought about plastic parts, we experienced draft in the form of a Popsicle® or similar frozen treat. An ice pop’s clean, icy surface is achieved the same way … [Read more...] about Protomold Design Tip: Draft on tap for stress release
Rapidform alliance enables complete systems for inspection and reverse engineering
INUS Technology announced that several top-tier 3D scanner manufacturers have teamed up to offer Rapidform software with their 3D scanning hardware platforms, enabling you to handle reverse engineering or inspection in a turnkey package. These … [Read more...] about Rapidform alliance enables complete systems for inspection and reverse engineering
FARO celebrates 30 years with a custom chopper from Paul Jr. Designs
FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO) celebrates 30 years in 2011. With three decades of innovation and customer service, FARO celebrated this milestone by having one of its valued customers, Paul Jr. Designs, build a custom FARO-themed … [Read more...] about FARO celebrates 30 years with a custom chopper from Paul Jr. Designs
Objet Prints Jigs to Speed up Production of Next Generation 3D Printers
Objet designed a calibration jig for the orthogonal alignment of the X, Y and Z axes on its 3D printing systems. The design goals were to make production of the jig more efficient and to significantly improve machine performance while keeping the … [Read more...] about Objet Prints Jigs to Speed up Production of Next Generation 3D Printers
Making Rapid Prototyping CAD Files
Monthly Spotlight: Top 5 Design Tips 1. File Resolution: STL format has become the standard for rapid prototype manufacturing. This format approximates the surface of a design using triangles. The resolution of the STL file plays an important role in … [Read more...] about Making Rapid Prototyping CAD Files
How 3D Printing is changing machinists’ world
When you visit SolidWorks World 2011, check out the Z Corporation session; one of the company’s customers will outline how 3D printing is turning yesterday’s “machinist” into today’s “product development … [Read more...] about How 3D Printing is changing machinists’ world
Proto Labs announces service expansion
Like last year, new material introductions promise to be a hot news area for additive manufacturing or rapid prototyping applications. Proto Labs, Inc., a global leader in quick-turn CNC machining and injection molding, just announced that 7075-T651 … [Read more...] about Proto Labs announces service expansion
Enter the “Extreme Redesign” contest by Dimension 3D Printing
Only two weeks remain for CAD students and educators to submit a design for the seventh annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge presented by Dimension 3D Printing, a brand of Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS). Submissions can include an entirely … [Read more...] about Enter the “Extreme Redesign” contest by Dimension 3D Printing
On Demand Webinar: The Right 3D Printer For The Job
Technology advances have made 3D printing a viable solution to meet today's demands for design iterations and cost restraints. As such, the landscape of 3D printing machines comes in a range of prices and features. The leading major 3D printer … [Read more...] about On Demand Webinar: The Right 3D Printer For The Job
