In this constantly shifting industry, it can be a challenge to keep up with all the changes and developments of who is offering what in the way of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Tuan Tranpham, Referral Channel Manager at Objet Inc., has … [Read more...] about Making sense of the 3D printing, additive manufacturing industry
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More 3D printing options in metals
Several European 3D printing/Additive manufacturing companies are establishing offices here in the U.S. One of them is SLM Solutions, which develops and sells laser sintered metal machines, competing with EOS, 3D Systems, and now Renishaw. In … [Read more...] about More 3D printing options in metals
3D printers help prototype Astronaut Helpers
These robots may look like they’re from a science fiction novel, but they aren’t. These useful tools are on the International Space Station, and they’re operated out of Houston. by Terry Persun, Technology Journalist On February 24, 2011, the … [Read more...] about 3D printers help prototype Astronaut Helpers
For special designs, Hollywood turns to 3D printing
For animation and special effects, it seems as though 3D printers are becoming the tools of choice for Hollywood. Objet Ltd is another 3D printing manufacturer that Hollywood directors and film producers turn to to create the models, props, and … [Read more...] about For special designs, Hollywood turns to 3D printing
3D printing brings stop-motion animation film to life
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced that the company’s ZPrinter® 650 is the first ever full color 3D printer used in a stop-motion animated film, ParaNorman, produced by Portland, Oregon based animation studio LAIKA. Known for integrating … [Read more...] about 3D printing brings stop-motion animation film to life
NASA turns to 3D printing for parts for its Rover
With highly custom space vehicles that must sustain human life, stock parts and traditional machining won't fly. So NASA engineers put 70 3D-printed parts made of ABS, PCABS, and polycarbonate built on a Fortus Production 3D printer on this … [Read more...] about NASA turns to 3D printing for parts for its Rover
3D printed filter for radiation cancer therapy
3D Systems showed a 3D printed filter for radiation cancer therapy at the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) 54th annual meeting in Charlotte North Carolina. 3D Systems collaborated with Dr. Donald Collins who created a software … [Read more...] about 3D printed filter for radiation cancer therapy
Geomagic releases new Freeform and Claytools 3D modeling software
Geomagic®, a global company providing 3D technology for digital reality, announced that it has released two new versions of software from its Sensable Group’s 3D modeling product lines – Freeform® v12 SP2 and Claytools® v4. These new releases are the … [Read more...] about Geomagic releases new Freeform and Claytools 3D modeling software
3D printed “Exoskeleton” lets a little girl lift her arms and play
The moment Megan Lavelle saw the device, she knew it would change her daughter’s life. Lavelle is an energetic, unstoppable mom whose youngest daughter, Emma, was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC). At a Philadelphia conference for … [Read more...] about 3D printed “Exoskeleton” lets a little girl lift her arms and play
Stratasys and HP to Discontinue Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement
Stratasys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leading manufacturer of 3D printers and production systems for prototyping and manufacturing applications, today announced that Stratasys and HP have agreed to discontinue their manufacturing and distribution … [Read more...] about Stratasys and HP to Discontinue Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement