The U.S. Air Force and DRS Technologies, a supplier of defense electronic systems, commissioned the University of Oklahoma to study developments in scanners in reverse engineering projects. The authors examined several 3D scanning software packages. … [Read more...] about 3D scanner software – a step closer to automatically recovering design intent
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Laser scanners take accurate measurements fast
The goal in most design projects—find a way to develop the most accurate products, quickly and easily (or easily enough) and run with it. The need for speed, however, often conflicts with the need to take accurate measurements along the way—an … [Read more...] about Laser scanners take accurate measurements fast
Introducing VisiJet® Black for 3D printing
3D Systems Corp. (NYSE:DDD) introduced VisiJet® Black, a new black colored print material for its ProJet™ 6000 unit, which is capable of printing functional and snap-fit plastic parts. This high-performance, accurate print material will be available … [Read more...] about Introducing VisiJet® Black for 3D printing
The newest desktop 3D printer: ProJet™ 1000
3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD) announced the immediate availability of its new ProJet™ 1000 personal 3D printer. Priced at $10,900, this printer makes high-resolution, durable plastic parts accessible and affordable to educators, students and … [Read more...] about The newest desktop 3D printer: ProJet™ 1000
Stratasys eases support material removal for polycarbonate
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) says it will expand its WaterWorks soluble support material to be compatible with its polycarbonate 3D printing build material (PC-10) for Fortus 3D Production Systems. WaterWorks soluble support material was available … [Read more...] about Stratasys eases support material removal for polycarbonate
Two new 3D printing materials from 3D Systems
Accura® ClearVue™, from 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) is a durable, ultra clear 3D printing material with Polycarbonate and ABS properties for snap-fit applications. Parts made from it will be on display at EuroMold November 29th – December 2nd, … [Read more...] about Two new 3D printing materials from 3D Systems
3D Systems buys again, this time its Z Corp
Some members of the 3D printing industry have kiddingly wondered when 3D Systems would buy them up; they’ve even tweeted it. Right now, it seems that this type of comment might better fall under the category of “be careful what you wish for,” as 3D … [Read more...] about 3D Systems buys again, this time its Z Corp
Stratasys offers monthly lease for complete 3D printing package
In early October 2011, I covered a story of a 3D printing company that announced a rent/lease program for its printers and asked would others take up the idea. One company has. Stratasys (NASDAQ:SSYS) just announced it will begin leasing bundled … [Read more...] about Stratasys offers monthly lease for complete 3D printing package
Graduate students print parts for magnetic particle imaging scanner prototypes
The University of California Berkeley is using Z Corporation 3D printing technology to accelerate the evolution of a new medical device that promises to deliver safe, non-invasive angiography. Called X-space Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI), the … [Read more...] about Graduate students print parts for magnetic particle imaging scanner prototypes
Hyundai Motor accelerates product development with 3D scanning software
Hyundai Motor Company is using Rapidform XOR and Rapidform XOV 3D scanning software to speed product development and ensure the quality of its new vehicles. Hyundai’s R&D division has standardized on Rapidform for the creation of CAD models … [Read more...] about Hyundai Motor accelerates product development with 3D scanning software