EOS, the global technology and quality leader for high-end additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, and MTU Aero Engines, Germany's leading engine manufacturer, are closely cooperating to develop quality assurance measures for metal engine components … [Read more...] about Quality control in metal-based additive manufacturing
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3d printing injection molds slashes prototype lead time by 40%
The Italian division of international consumer goods giant, Unilever, has cut lead times for prototype parts by 40% since introducing Stratasys’ PolyJet 3D printing technology into its manufacturing process. Using 3D printed injection molding tools, … [Read more...] about 3d printing injection molds slashes prototype lead time by 40%
Graphene and 3D printing–a view from the field
Graphene is being touted as a revolutionary material with amazing properties. It’s highly conductive and with amazing strength-to-weight ratios. The key aspect of graphene and 3D printing is that it helps enable the 3D printing of electronic … [Read more...] about Graphene and 3D printing–a view from the field
3D printer produces dental parts with delicate and fine details
Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, introduced the Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage 3D Printer. Engineered to meet the demanding production needs of mid-size dental labs and … [Read more...] about 3D printer produces dental parts with delicate and fine details
Connect, learn, and get inspired at AMUG conference
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced its featured keynote speakers for the 2015 AMUG Education & Training Conference, which will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, from April 19 – 23, 2015. Lonnie Love, Jason Lopes and Todd … [Read more...] about Connect, learn, and get inspired at AMUG conference
3D printing helps inventors design accessories for a “smart” fridge
I’m female. I own a refrigerator. And you could say that I have an attitude when it comes to trying to put “intelligence” into my fridge. What on Earth for? I’m a consumer as well as an engineer, and I'm not convinced that I need a fridge sending me … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps inventors design accessories for a “smart” fridge
New algorithms deliver faster speeds and more efficient 3D prints
Formlabs, makers of the Form 1+ 3D Printer, released new functionality that improves performance of their printers. Draft Mode, a new print resolution, allows the Form 1+ to print up to twice as fast. While Smart Supports, a dynamic print-preparation … [Read more...] about New algorithms deliver faster speeds and more efficient 3D prints
MakerBot wants to change the way you think about 3D printing
MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D printing industry, is at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week. Instead of introducing a number of new products, the company is on a mission to transform the way people think about 3D … [Read more...] about MakerBot wants to change the way you think about 3D printing
Testing consumer 3D printers
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is underway, so you can expect to see a number of consumer based 3D printing introductions. Would you consider using a consumer style 3D printer? Perhaps as a tool to experiment with, checking the look and feel of … [Read more...] about Testing consumer 3D printers
Software enables design freedom for additive manufacturing
The combination of topology optimization software and additive manufacturing can help you create a new generation of exciting products. Tony Norton and Chad Zamler • solidThinking 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) have historically … [Read more...] about Software enables design freedom for additive manufacturing