On Presidential orders, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute was created to accelerate the implementation of additive manufacturing. But how will NAMII directly benefit you? By Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor For the past … [Read more...] about Taking 3D printing from prototyping to manufacturing
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Citizen Watch cuts time and development cost with 3D printing
Citizen Watch introduced its first wristwatch in 1931. Since then, it has grown into the global brand it is today: an innovative firm with a solid reputation earned through products like the ‘Eco Drive’, which works by converting light into … [Read more...] about Citizen Watch cuts time and development cost with 3D printing
3D printing and thinking differently
You’ve heard it before—to take the best advantage of 3D printers, engineers need to think differently; to think in ways not associated with CNC machining or injection molding, to design knowing that with 3D printers, you have more freedom with form, … [Read more...] about 3D printing and thinking differently
3D Systems introduces injection molding-like direct manufacturing material
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced a new plastic injection molding-like material– VisiJet® M3 Black for use in its ProJet® 3500/3510 professional 3D printers. VisiJet M3 Black further expands the range of use cases of the company’s ProJet printers into … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces injection molding-like direct manufacturing material
The Future of 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
By Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor Industry experts speak out about what 3D printing needs to continue to grow. This time around, (as opposed to more than 25 years ago) the 3D printing/additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) industry seems to be on … [Read more...] about The Future of 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
Todd Grimm featured speaker at TCT Show + Personalize 2013
As the 3D printing industry continues to grow under the media spotlight, suddenly, everyone has an opinion. But when the occasion calls for an expert on additive manufacturing and its industrial applications - not just a talking head - there is one … [Read more...] about Todd Grimm featured speaker at TCT Show + Personalize 2013
LUXeXceL and University of Eastern Finland partner to develop photonics 3D printing
The Institute of Photonics at the University of Eastern Finland is launching a cooperative effort with Dutch company LUXeXceL to offer rapid prototyping of optical components for prototypes, short-run and volume batches. Last year Jyrki Saarinen, … [Read more...] about LUXeXceL and University of Eastern Finland partner to develop photonics 3D printing
TCT Show + Personalize 2013 to host dedicated RepRap 3D Printing Hub
TCT Show + Personalize is the UK's leading additive manufacturing, 3D printing and product development technology show, and in 2013 the event is boasting a first, as it is welcoming the RepRap community to set up camp in a dedicated space on the show … [Read more...] about TCT Show + Personalize 2013 to host dedicated RepRap 3D Printing Hub
NAMII developing a National Additive Manufacturing Roadmap
NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, awarded on August 2012, and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), had an interesting booth at the 2013 RAPID Conference and Exposition, at the … [Read more...] about NAMII developing a National Additive Manufacturing Roadmap
Record attendance at 2013 RAPID Conference on 3D printing
More than 2,500 attendees turned out for the 2013 RAPID Conference and Exposition, almost doubling last year’s attendance and reflecting widespread excitement about 3D printing and additive manufacturing, according to event organizer … [Read more...] about Record attendance at 2013 RAPID Conference on 3D printing