Rapid Prototype and Manufacturing, LLC (rp+m), an industry leader in additive manufacturing, materials development, and engineering services, attained certification to the AS9100C Standard. In addition to the industry sectors they already serve, … [Read more...] about rp+m attains certification for aerospace production
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Opportunities for recognition for additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing technology is gaining greater credibility as well as attention. AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken (VDW)) … [Read more...] about Opportunities for recognition for additive manufacturing
Two new multiple material 3d printers from Stratasys
At the IMTS show in Chicago this week, I had a chance to see Stratasys Ltd. new Objet500 Connex1 and Objet500 Connex2 Multi-material 3D Printers, which feature the company’s triple-jetting technology. These two additions to the Stratasys lineup are … [Read more...] about Two new multiple material 3d printers from Stratasys
FIsher/Unitech: On tour with 3DRV and a range of 3D printing
The 3DRV tour continued its eight-month roadshow with a stop in Toledo, Ohio at SSOE, a company that provides architectural, engineering, environmental analyses and property survey services for commercial, government, institutional and healthcare … [Read more...] about FIsher/Unitech: On tour with 3DRV and a range of 3D printing
New material for 3D printing: a flexible filament
NinjaFlex is a recently developed flexible, extrudable material for 3D printers such as the MakerBot, Airwolf, and RepRap lines of 3D printers. This material is a thermoplastic elastomer filament, 1.75 or 3 mm diameter, with a shore hardness of 85A. … [Read more...] about New material for 3D printing: a flexible filament
Roland DGA unveils a 3D printer and new milling machine
Roland DGA Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices, released the monoFab™ series, including the company’s first additive 3D printer, the ARM-10, and a new compact 3D subtractive milling machine, the … [Read more...] about Roland DGA unveils a 3D printer and new milling machine
A look at additive manufacturing on display at IMTS
It’s great to see such a strong presence of additive manufacturing (AM) coming to the IMTS at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, show next week. AM technology has been at the show before, but this year, you will have a chance to see and explore more of … [Read more...] about A look at additive manufacturing on display at IMTS
Optomec additive manufacturing process to build bio-electronic actuators
Optomec, a leading provider of production grade additive manufacturing systems, announced that the Factory Automation and Production Systems (FAPS) Institute at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has purchased an Aerosol Jet Quad … [Read more...] about Optomec additive manufacturing process to build bio-electronic actuators
Marine Corps tests SLS and direct metal 3D printing in war games
The US Marine Corps has an annual event, the Expeditionary Logistics Wargame VIII (ExLog), where top Marine Corps planners incorporate new technologies to enhance the Corps’ logistics and supply chain response capabilities. At this year's event, … [Read more...] about Marine Corps tests SLS and direct metal 3D printing in war games
Concept Laser Reports Positive Half-Yearly Results
Concept Laser, a pioneer in the field of laser melting with metals, reported above-average growth figures in the first half of 2014. Rapidly growing acceptance of generative manufacturing in markets and the attractiveness of laser melting systems … [Read more...] about Concept Laser Reports Positive Half-Yearly Results