If you are attending the TCT Show + Personalize in Birmingham, UK, from Sept 30 through Oct 2, check out one of the larger 3D printers available. From 3DP Unlimited, the 3DP1000 is an industrial strength large format 3D printer. With the 1 … [Read more...] about Large 3D printer at TCT Show
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Additive manufacturing and democratizing design
While the term democratization is overused today, it truly applies to this news. Stratasys Ltd., a global leader of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced its partnership with FirstBuild, a GE affiliate. The partnership combines … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing and democratizing design
Stratasys to acquire GrabCAD, a 3D CAD collaboration platform
Stratasys announces it is buying GrabCAD. This transaction should increases collaboration and accessibility of 3D CAD files for its customers and help accelerate the adoption of 3D printing Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leading global provider … [Read more...] about Stratasys to acquire GrabCAD, a 3D CAD collaboration platform
3D printer builds micro-electronics for mobile, smart, and IoT apps
Optomec announced its 3D printer family, the Aerosol Jet 5X system for printing 3D electronics. The system delivers the precision and flexibility required to produce high resolution 3D printed electronics such as conformal antennas, sensors, and … [Read more...] about 3D printer builds micro-electronics for mobile, smart, and IoT apps
German RepRap announces a new 3D printer for large models
Companies that make large 3D printers are adding small versions to their lineup; and those with small 3D printers are adding larger models. German RepRap has developed a new 3D printer for its commercial customers. The new printer for large models … [Read more...] about German RepRap announces a new 3D printer for large models
Opportunities for recognition for additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing technology is gaining greater credibility as well as attention. AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken (VDW)) … [Read more...] about Opportunities for recognition for additive manufacturing
FIsher/Unitech: On tour with 3DRV and a range of 3D printing
The 3DRV tour continued its eight-month roadshow with a stop in Toledo, Ohio at SSOE, a company that provides architectural, engineering, environmental analyses and property survey services for commercial, government, institutional and healthcare … [Read more...] about FIsher/Unitech: On tour with 3DRV and a range of 3D printing
New material for 3D printing: a flexible filament
NinjaFlex is a recently developed flexible, extrudable material for 3D printers such as the MakerBot, Airwolf, and RepRap lines of 3D printers. This material is a thermoplastic elastomer filament, 1.75 or 3 mm diameter, with a shore hardness of 85A. … [Read more...] about New material for 3D printing: a flexible filament
A look at additive manufacturing on display at IMTS
It’s great to see such a strong presence of additive manufacturing (AM) coming to the IMTS at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, show next week. AM technology has been at the show before, but this year, you will have a chance to see and explore more of … [Read more...] about A look at additive manufacturing on display at IMTS
Forecast:3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing Industry to quadruple in four years
Wohlers Associates, Inc. expects worldwide revenues from the additive manufacturing and 3D printing industry to reach $12.8 billion by 2018. According to Wohlers Report 2014, the company’s annual publication on the subject, the industry grew to an … [Read more...] about Forecast:3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing Industry to quadruple in four years