One of the earliest and most common methods of making parts one layer at a time is extrusion, also known as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM, trademarked by Stratasys) and Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF). In extrusion, material is extruded through one … [Read more...] about Which vendors make extrusion 3D printers?
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Footwear maker, Camper, cuts prototyping time from 30 days to 1 day
With the help of 3D printing, Spanish footwear multinational, Camper has enhanced the creativity of its designers and engineers. Headquartered on the Island of Mallorca, Spain, Camper integrated additive manufacturing technology into the daily work … [Read more...] about Footwear maker, Camper, cuts prototyping time from 30 days to 1 day
Engineering students learn vehicle design with 3D printing
The Formula SAE is a student design competition organized by SAE International (previously known as the Society of Automotive Engineers, SAE). The goal is to design and manufacture a Formula-style race car under strict regulations, where ingenuity … [Read more...] about Engineering students learn vehicle design with 3D printing
Agriculture machine developer makes jigs and fixtures fast with 3D printing
King Agro, an international company and part of the John Deere Corp., is a leading manufacturer of agriculture spray booms. The self-propelled spraying equipment is resistant and durable, thanks to the use of 3D printing to create the testing jigs … [Read more...] about Agriculture machine developer makes jigs and fixtures fast with 3D printing
Desktop Metal launches 4140 chromoly steel for its 3D printers
Desktop Metal announced the launch of 4140 chromoly steel for the Studio System, an office-friendly metal 3D printing system for prototyping and low volume production. One of the most versatile chromoly steels, 4140 is characterized by its toughness, … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal launches 4140 chromoly steel for its 3D printers
BigRep expands materials portfolio, launching 4 new materials at FABTECH 2019
BigRep, a global leader in large-format 3D printers and additive solutions, will introduce four new BigRep certified materials at FABTECH in Chicago (November 11 – 14, 2019, BigRep booth A 4350). These new materials – PLX, PET-CF, PA6/66 and BVOH – … [Read more...] about BigRep expands materials portfolio, launching 4 new materials at FABTECH 2019
LulzBot announces 3D Bioprinter
Aleph Objects, Inc., Colorado-based manufacturer of the line of LulzBot 3D Printers, announced the launch of the LulzBot Bio, an open source, FRESH-certified 3D bioprinter. The LulzBot Bio enables 3D printing with materials such as unmodified … [Read more...] about LulzBot announces 3D Bioprinter
Metal 3D printing speeds time to market for this surgical tool company
Even in the medical industry, prototyping has the typical challenges of long lead times and expensive fixturing. One medical device designer, Shukla Medical, a subsidiary of aerospace manufacturer S.S. White Technologies, chose to go a different way. … [Read more...] about Metal 3D printing speeds time to market for this surgical tool company
Additive manufacturing helps create a sustainable electric vehicle
The Centre for Product and Process Development (ZPP) of ZHAW in Zurich specializes in innovative product development in mechanical engineering. Research focuses on innovative methods, tools and procedures for an efficient product development process. … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing helps create a sustainable electric vehicle
All Axis Robotics makes custom robot end-effectors with MakerBot METHOD
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing, revealed that All Axis Robotics is implementing the MakerBot METHOD manufacturing workstation into its automation processes to produce custom tooling parts for its legacy machines as well as customers. All … [Read more...] about All Axis Robotics makes custom robot end-effectors with MakerBot METHOD