As design tools and techniques become more sophisticated and the arsenal of available resins grows, plastic continues to replace other materials in a variety of applications. Gears are among the mechanical parts increasingly made of plastic. To … [Read more...] about Getting into Gears
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New ROMER Portable CMM boasts higher accuracy
Hexagon Metrology debuted its new ROMER Absolute Arm series. This series will be launched at the Hexagon 2012 conference June 4 – 7 in Las Vegas, NV. The Absolute Arm is already known for its pioneering advances. The upgraded design features a 23% … [Read more...] about New ROMER Portable CMM boasts higher accuracy
Behind the Steel in Real Steel
The use of stereolithography continues in the entertainment industry. Here’s a closer look at how the boxing robots in the movie Real Steel were made. by Terry Persun The movie Real Steel is about a father and his estranged 11-year-old son who … [Read more...] about Behind the Steel in Real Steel
Mcor announces full 3D color 3D printer
One of the features many engineers desire from 3D printers is color. The Zprinter machines, formerly made by Z Corp., now owned by 3D Systems, print in color through the use of colored inks. Mcor Technologies Ltd., joined the short list of companies … [Read more...] about Mcor announces full 3D color 3D printer
3D Systems acquires Bespoke Innovations
3D Systems Corp. (NYSE:DDD) has acquired Bespoke Innovations™, Inc. (“Bespoke”), a startup based in San Francisco, California, that is bringing a more personal approach to the way a broad spectrum of medical devices are developed and used. Bespoke … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires Bespoke Innovations
In’Tech Industries expands fleet of stereolithography systems
The 3D printer, also known as additive manufacturing, industry continues to show signs of growth. Strong growth in investment casting and 3D printers used in additive manufacturing are driving service providers like In’Tech Industries to expand its … [Read more...] about In’Tech Industries expands fleet of stereolithography systems
Cideas adds 3D Systems sPRO TM 60 HD HS to its lineup
The laser-sintering portion of the additive manufacturing, 3D printer industry is showing signs of strong growth, especially in the aerospace, automotive, medical and some consumer product markets. Several European laser-sintering companies have … [Read more...] about Cideas adds 3D Systems sPRO TM 60 HD HS to its lineup
EnvisionTEC releases the Perfactory®µicro 3D printer
EnvisionTEC, Inc. unveiled its user friendly Perfactory® Micro, the smallest personal desktop 3D printer and manufacturing system in its family. With its state of the art DLP technology from Texas Instruments®, the Perfactory® Micro System produces … [Read more...] about EnvisionTEC releases the Perfactory®µicro 3D printer
3D Syst3D Systems on-line instant quoting choices includes ProJet and ZPrinter processes
3D Systems Corp. continues its integration of the various companies and services it has acquired by including ZPrinter® and ProJet™ 3D printed parts to its lineup of on-demand parts services. Parts from ZPrinters have crisply defined features and … [Read more...] about 3D Syst3D Systems on-line instant quoting choices includes ProJet and ZPrinter processes
Renishaw shows its additive manufacturing systems at RAPID
Renishaw's new laser melting additive manufacturing process produces fully dense metal parts from 3D CAD data using a high-powered fiber laser. Parts are built layer by layer, in thicknesses ranging from 20 to 100 microns, using a range of fine metal … [Read more...] about Renishaw shows its additive manufacturing systems at RAPID