Junior Reanna Britting's product was selected as the top placer leading Westlake High School to the team title in the inaugural Southwestern Conference (SWC) Design Contest. Sponsored by the Rapid prototype and manufacturing (rp+m) company, students … [Read more...] about High School students develop innovative 3d printing products for Ohio design contest
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Explore 3D printing at Staples with 3D Systems
If you are having challenges convincing your upper management to invest in 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies, you might want to send them to Staples, where they can explore some of the technology first hand. 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) … [Read more...] about Explore 3D printing at Staples with 3D Systems
The trend is to go big
Jason Lopes of Legacy Effects gives an inspiring presentation. His team of effects wizards and makeup artists use seven different additive manufacturing machines to help movie and commercial directors bring their entertainment vision to life. I … [Read more...] about The trend is to go big
AMUG 2014: the latest developments in 3D printing
The Additive Manufacturers User Group (AMUG) conference has always been a bit different from other conferences or shows, as it emphasizes hands-on learning. This year’s conference is the largest yet, with 600+ registrants. In addition, 60 exhibitors … [Read more...] about AMUG 2014: the latest developments in 3D printing
3D Systems acquires Medical Modeling
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that it acquired Medical Modeling Inc., a leading provider of personalized surgical treatments and patient specific medical devices, including virtual surgical planning and clinical transfer tools, using 3D modeling … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires Medical Modeling
Innovations and developments in 3D Printers
By: Todd Grimm, President of T. A. Grimm & Associates, Inc. It is the eve of EuroMold 2013, which means that many new 3D printing product announcements will be coming. This annual event has become the launch venue for the 3D printing industry, … [Read more...] about Innovations and developments in 3D Printers
3D Systems ProJet 4500 3D printer prints in full color plastic
At Euromold, 3D Systems announced its ProJet® 4500 3D printer, a continuous-tone, full-color plastic 3D printer. This 3D printer delivers ready-to-use vibrant, full-color durable plastic parts straight out of the printer for a wide range of modeling, … [Read more...] about 3D Systems ProJet 4500 3D printer prints in full color plastic
NAMII Awarded $5 Million Grant from NIST for Additive Manufacturing Research
NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), announced it has been awarded a $5M grant for additive manufacturing research from the National … [Read more...] about NAMII Awarded $5 Million Grant from NIST for Additive Manufacturing Research
NAMII Announces 2nd Call for Projects
NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), proudly announces its second call for additive manufacturing (AM) applied research and development … [Read more...] about NAMII Announces 2nd Call for Projects
Where is Additive Manufacturing headed?
Terry Wohlers recently released his figures on projected growth for the additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) industry. According to Wohlers, the global market for additive manufacturing products and services in 2012 grew 28.6% (CAGR) to … [Read more...] about Where is Additive Manufacturing headed?