Additive manufacturing system maker Stratasys, (NASDAQ: SSYS), has acquired Solidscape, Inc. for $38 million plus certain purchase price adjustments. New Hampshire-based Solidscape is a manufacturer of 3D printers serving investment casting … [Read more...] about Stratasys acquires 3D printer maker, Solidscape
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Anodizing and Nickel Plating Now Available for Aluminum Parts from QuickCutCNC™
Quickparts®, a 3D Systems company (NASDAQ: TDSC), released additional secondary finishing capabilities through QuickCutCNC™. This new rapid CNC machining service, launched by custom manufacturing leader Quickparts®, is now providing anodizing and … [Read more...] about Anodizing and Nickel Plating Now Available for Aluminum Parts from QuickCutCNC™
Manufacturers increase their use of 3D scanning technology
As manufacturers increasingly use 3D scanning technology, companies like INUS Technology, Inc. (www.rapidform.com) report strong earnings. INUS recently announced that its worldwide revenue for the first quarter of 2011 represents a 38% jump from the … [Read more...] about Manufacturers increase their use of 3D scanning technology
CLS reduces part weight in laser sintering projects
While much media attention has been on 3D printing technology, the other additive manufacturing technologies have been busy. Paramount Industries, Inc., a rapid deployment, product development, and manufacturing services company, for example, has … [Read more...] about CLS reduces part weight in laser sintering projects
Another acquisition for 3D Systems, Print3D Corp.
3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC) continues its acquisitions, this time with Print3D Corporation (“Print3D”), a startup company that develops custom parts services for CAD users through desktop tools that integrate directly into their design … [Read more...] about Another acquisition for 3D Systems, Print3D Corp.
Objet introduces advanced materials for 3D printing
Now available: ABS-like material for simulating engineering plastics, clear transparent material and rigid white material for all-round application use Objet Geometries Ltd. announced the commercial availability of three new advanced materials, an … [Read more...] about Objet introduces advanced materials for 3D printing
And the winners are…
Dimension 3D Printing announces the winners of the Extreme Redesign contest Who will tomorrow’s engineers be? Take a look. Dimension 3D Printing, a brand of Stratasys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS), announced the winners in its seventh annual Extreme … [Read more...] about And the winners are…
Proto Labs launches Cool Idea! Award to support innovators
Proto Labs has announced the launch of its Cool Idea! award, a new program designed to give product designers the opportunity to bring innovative products to life. Proto Labs will provide $100,000 worth of prototyping and short-run production … [Read more...] about Proto Labs launches Cool Idea! Award to support innovators
Quickparts® launches new E-Commerce portal
Quickparts®, a 3D Systems company (NASDAQ: TDSC), released a new online customer portal that has more user functions, including instant access to quote and project history. QuickQuote® 2.0 gives you complete access to your account activity. Your … [Read more...] about Quickparts® launches new E-Commerce portal
Axle manufacturer “sees” its way to a better design that enables better fuel efficiency
Automotive companies constantly seek to improve vehicle operating efficiency and thus improve fuel efficiency, especially in light of the ongoing upward climb in gas prices. Improving efficiency, however, is no longer easy; the low hanging fruit has … [Read more...] about Axle manufacturer “sees” its way to a better design that enables better fuel efficiency
