Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed electronics and metals, showcased smart electronic devices printed by several of its Aerosol Jet customers at the IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA … [Read more...] about Optomec shows 3D printed electronics at IDTechEX
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What would an additive manufacturing factory look like?
Many vendors and users have a vision of additive manufacturing becoming a “Factory of Tomorrow.” These visions are not all the same. But at some point, soon, additive manufacturing (AM) will be a key feature in factories. The trend is already … [Read more...] about What would an additive manufacturing factory look like?
3D printing improves Diver safety
Worldwide, there are hundreds of diver fatalities per year due to forgetting to check an air supply. In the vast majority of those fatalities, the “dive buddy” never knew that his partner was already dead. An innovative design for an extra air supply … [Read more...] about 3D printing improves Diver safety
Push the boundaries of color 3D printing
Adobe unveiled 3D printing capabilities in its Photoshop CC in January 2014. Through a simplified 3D print process, Photoshop CC let users produce print-ready 3D models using familiar Photoshop tools. Now Adobe has taken the next step with the … [Read more...] about Push the boundaries of color 3D printing
Tips on using 3D printing for tooling
One issue with 3D printing for potential users is justifying the expense. Tooling (jigs and fixtures) are often an expensive, time involved, but highly necessary aspect of manufacturing. By using 3D printers to speed up the development of … [Read more...] about Tips on using 3D printing for tooling
Researchers use 3D printer to make new materials
Missouri University of Science and Technology researchers are working to develop cyber additive manufacturing technology to create new metal materials that are stronger and lighter than conventional ones, which could make manufacturing more efficient … [Read more...] about Researchers use 3D printer to make new materials
3D printing helps molders change inserts fast
3D printing is a highly useful tool for making molds for injection molding applications. For example, worldwide moldmaker, HASCO, recently developed a rapid, cost-efficient method to produce small volumes of injection molded prototypes by integrating … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps molders change inserts fast
How to produce functional prototypes fast with 3D printing
The goal--design a better cooler; a cooler that will be the world’s most diverse, multi-purpose cooler. For UK start-up Nipi Smart Cooler, they may have succeeded. Nipi is a solar-panel-powered cooler offering ice retention for up to six days and … [Read more...] about How to produce functional prototypes fast with 3D printing
3D printer helps small dental labs compete
Small but powerful 3D printers are coming to small businesses. The latest example is a printer that enables smaller labs to produce a range of dental and orthodontic appliances in-house – changing the economies for these smaller dental labs by … [Read more...] about 3D printer helps small dental labs compete
Tips on using 3D printing to create molds for injection molding
3D printing experts and forecasters have frequently said that using 3D printing for molding can be a "killer" app. It's just not spoken about much in the media. But 3D printing offers an excellent way to test and validate a mold before you commit … [Read more...] about Tips on using 3D printing to create molds for injection molding