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
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Hyphen expands prototyping capabilities with Stratasys Fortus 900 mc
Hyphen™, a rapid prototyping and testing facility, announced an upgrade to its capabilities with the purchase of the Stratasys Fortus 900mc 3D Production System from Cimetrix, one of Canada’s leading additive manufacturing solution … [Read more...] about Hyphen expands prototyping capabilities with Stratasys Fortus 900 mc
Stratasys to Acquire Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies
Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing systems, announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire two privately-held companies, Solid Concepts Inc. and Harvest Technologies. The two … [Read more...] about Stratasys to Acquire Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies
Middle range 3D printer arena growing
MakerBot announced that it’s Replicator Z18 3D printer is ready to order and will ship in the spring. The company asserts that this printer’s build table is massive, at 12.0 L x 12.0 W x 18.0 H in. (30.5 L x 30.5 W x 45.7 H cm). Actually, that’s … [Read more...] about Middle range 3D printer arena growing
NBA’s Golden State Warriors gets involved in 3D printing
Bre Pettis, CEO of MakerBot, has a lofty goal--bring 3D printers to every school in America. Similar to the FIRST programs for robotics, introducing 3D printing to school kids is a great way to develop future engineers. The MakerBot Academy was … [Read more...] about NBA’s Golden State Warriors gets involved in 3D printing
Innovations in 3D printers: meter-sized build tables
“They” say that bigger is better. And in the case of 3D printing systems, engineers have long wanted to move beyond the 12” x 12” x 18” average build size of many 3D printers. At the recent ATX West show in Anaheim CA, PBC Linear introduced a 3D … [Read more...] about Innovations in 3D printers: meter-sized build tables
Desktop 3D printer compatible with 12 materials
The number of open-source based, entrepreneurial style desktop sized 3D printers continues to grow. Most are available for around $3000, making it a fairly easy decision to buy one for your own desktop for roughing out a design, and, once finalized, … [Read more...] about Desktop 3D printer compatible with 12 materials
Desktop 3D printer with a print area of 1 meter
If you attend the MD&M West show in Anaheim in February, be sure to check out a new 3D printer, the X1000 developed by 3DP Unlimited, at booth 4576. Claiming to be one of the larger print bed 3D printers, the X1000 has a build table of 1 x 1 x … [Read more...] about Desktop 3D printer with a print area of 1 meter
From SolidWorks, First Carbon Fiber 3D printer, the Mark One
My colleague, Barb Schmitz, recently covered the SolidWorks conference in San Diego this week. A number of 3D printer innovations were introduced there; seems like everyone is getting involved with 3D printing. Here is her report on one of those 3D … [Read more...] about From SolidWorks, First Carbon Fiber 3D printer, the Mark One
Dell to distribute MakerBot 3D printers for end-to-end 3D prototyping
Dell announced it will offer MakerBot Replicator 3D printers and scanners to create an end-to-end 3D design system for small and medium-sized businesses, enabling fast and affordable prototyping. By adding MakerBot 3D printers and scanners to its … [Read more...] about Dell to distribute MakerBot 3D printers for end-to-end 3D prototyping