3D printed guns continues to be a hot topic. This video from Solid Concepts, though, shows a more professional build. Using "a half-million dollar" machine to print the parts, the Solid Concepts people prove you can 3D print parts for a metal gun. … [Read more...] about Shooting a 3D printed gun
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Sciaky’s additive manufacturing systems available starting September 2014
Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI) and providers of additive manufacturing solutions for large-scale, high-value metal parts, announced that it will be offering its electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM) systems for … [Read more...] about Sciaky’s additive manufacturing systems available starting September 2014
For Concept Laser, bigger is better in 3D printing
While at the recent RAPID show in Detroit, I had a chance to visit with Concept Laser. Among other subjects, one of the things we discussed was the trend of 3d printing large objects. The company was displaying one of the largest buildable parts at … [Read more...] about For Concept Laser, bigger is better in 3D printing
DLP Illuminator for building your 3D printing machine
In the 3D printing industry, Digital Light Processing (DLP) is receiving a lot of attention lately. EnvisionTEC, for example, uses DLP in several of its 3D printers, and is innovative in its use. To use DLP, a printer will need some type of … [Read more...] about DLP Illuminator for building your 3D printing machine
ExOne Introduces Inconel(R) Alloy 625 as Newest Addition to Its 3D Printing Metal Portfolio
The ExOne Company (Nasdaq:XONE) ("ExOne"), a global provider of three-dimensional ("3D") printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced that its research and development department, the ExOne Material Applications … [Read more...] about ExOne Introduces Inconel(R) Alloy 625 as Newest Addition to Its 3D Printing Metal Portfolio
DSM announces new 3D printing material for 365 nm
The 3D printing industry is moving towards incorporating LED and DLP technology in their equipment for cost efficiency and to achieve faster processing. These systems operate at higher wavelengths including 365 nm. Somos® is responding to this trend … [Read more...] about DSM announces new 3D printing material for 365 nm
EOS Launches the EOS M 290 System to Succeed the Established EOSINT M 280 System
EOS, a technology and market leader in design-driven, integrated e-Manufacturing solutions in the field of Additive Manufacturing (AM), will be exhibiting again at RAPID, June 10 – 12, 2014, held this year in Detroit. At Booth 1210, the company will … [Read more...] about EOS Launches the EOS M 290 System to Succeed the Established EOSINT M 280 System
3D printing and scanning movie expert headlines RAPID keynote lineup
I've seen Jason Lopes, lead systems engineer for Legacy Effects, speak at AMUG for the past couple of years. His presentations are not to be missed. He is inspiring in the number of ways he and his team use many types of 3D printing and additive … [Read more...] about 3D printing and scanning movie expert headlines RAPID keynote lineup
With 3D printing materials, knowledge is power
The more you know about available materials, the easier it will be to get the final build results you seek. By Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor The key to a thriving 3D printing / additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) industry will be materials. For … [Read more...] about With 3D printing materials, knowledge is power
Additive and subtractive machining in one setup
Additive manufacturing offers new possibilities for high complexity and individuality and the market for additive technologies is growing quickly. It will be common to see CNCs and other subtractive machines sitting side by side with various additive … [Read more...] about Additive and subtractive machining in one setup