The additive community continues to impress with how quickly additive vendors meet the needs of healthcare workers and the general public in the development of protection devices. I spoke with Blake Teipel, cofounder and CEO at Essentium, on what the … [Read more...] about Additive is helping to build capacity fast
Podcasts
EOS on inspiring designers to use the full potential of 3D printing against COVID19
Welcome to Technology Forward. I'm here today with Laura Gilmour, EOS global medical business development manager. EOS was one of the founding developers of additive technology. Today we're going to discuss how this industry can help in the fight … [Read more...] about EOS on inspiring designers to use the full potential of 3D printing against COVID19
The 3D printing industry steps up to help battle the COVID19 pandemic
The additive industry is making major contributions to the fight against the COVID19 pandemic. If you’ve checked out www.makepartsfast.com recently, you’ve seen a number of news stories of 3D printing personal protection equipment (PPE) for … [Read more...] about The 3D printing industry steps up to help battle the COVID19 pandemic
The importance of testing additive manufacturing materials
3D Systems recently reported the completion of comprehensive testing on the newest materials for its Figure 4 system. For some users, materials testing data is insufficient for their needs. I interviewed Marty Johnson, technical fellow, at 3D Systems … [Read more...] about The importance of testing additive manufacturing materials
3D printing at the micro level
Recently a couple of stories have surfaced about using 3D printing/additive manufacturing for parts that are microns in size. One of these companies is based in Israel. Now, a company out of Boston, Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has introduced a … [Read more...] about 3D printing at the micro level
A closer look at 3DXpert for SOLIDWORKS 15
3D Systems recently introduced 3DXpert for SOLIDWORKS 15, a plugin for SOLIDWORKS that helps users prepare and optimize their designs for additive manufacturing. I had a chance to speak with the leading product manager, Maoz Barkai, for 3DXpert. Here … [Read more...] about A closer look at 3DXpert for SOLIDWORKS 15
What HP has learned about working with 3D printing
Listen as Dave Woodlock, Market Development Manager at HP’s 3D printing group discusses lessons learned when incorporating 3D printing into your business as a product and as a tool. Notes Woodlock, many assume that what holds 3D printing back in … [Read more...] about What HP has learned about working with 3D printing
Where to find answers to additive manufacturing challenges
Eckhart Inc. is a leading integrator of advanced automation and Industry 4.0 technologies. As a tool designer and a technology integrator, companies come to Eckhart to find solutions that improve their profitability, safety, and reliability of … [Read more...] about Where to find answers to additive manufacturing challenges
What 3D printing needs to be a serious tool for manufacturing
John Kawola, president of Ultimaker North America discusses the role 3D printing can have in manufacturing. Q: You recently made comments about the value of a “manufacturing minute.” Can you go into that in a little bit more detail? A: Sure. … [Read more...] about What 3D printing needs to be a serious tool for manufacturing
A closer look at software that improves design efficiency
Recently 3D Systems introduced Geomagic Control X 2018 inspection platform and GibbsCAM 12 manufacturing software. Geomagic Control X 2018 is an inspection program that builds upon its foundation to meet the demands of aerospace and automotive … [Read more...] about A closer look at software that improves design efficiency
