Simplify3D replaces the Repetier-Host and Slic3r packages and allows importing of different files, scaling a model up or down, repairing the model code, creating Gcode and, of course, starting 3D printing. Introduced by German RepRap, this Simplify3D … [Read more...] about Simplify3D 3D printing software for German RepRap 3D printers
Additive Manufacturing
For Concept Laser, bigger is better in 3D printing
While at the recent RAPID show in Detroit, I had a chance to visit with Concept Laser. Among other subjects, one of the things we discussed was the trend of 3d printing large objects. The company was displaying one of the largest buildable parts at … [Read more...] about For Concept Laser, bigger is better in 3D printing
DLP Illuminator for building your 3D printing machine
In the 3D printing industry, Digital Light Processing (DLP) is receiving a lot of attention lately. EnvisionTEC, for example, uses DLP in several of its 3D printers, and is innovative in its use. To use DLP, a printer will need some type of … [Read more...] about DLP Illuminator for building your 3D printing machine
How to work with color in 3D printing
The design team at FATHOM decided to put the Objet500 Connex3, a multi-purpose 3D printing production system that can print in an array of colors and materials, to the test. The team created custom electronic enclosure assemblies to be built … [Read more...] about How to work with color in 3D printing
Stratasys hitting the road with “3DRV” tour of the United States
Stratasys Ltd., a global leader of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced it is co-sponsoring a coast-to-coast 3D printing road show based out of a recreational vehicle being called the “3DRV.” The 3DRV will tour the United … [Read more...] about Stratasys hitting the road with “3DRV” tour of the United States
3D printing helps create first auto-follow action sports drone
When you are creating a dynamic action sports move, you want to record it. The problem has been that you do not always have a camera person available to follow you around and capture your spectacular moves. Edgars Rozentals, Co-founder and CEO of the … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps create first auto-follow action sports drone
Developing Bottle Carriers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
To meet a 30-day deadline for designing, molding, decorating and shipping more than 150 impact-resistant carriers for POWERADE® drink bottles to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, the design and build teams at American Precision Prototyping (APP) … [Read more...] about Developing Bottle Carriers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
3d printing—how fast can it go?
Efforts are underway to quicken 3D printing machine build operation. And it’s more than just improving the back end operations. Recently 3D Systems announced that the “productivity” of its fab-grade 3D printers (Stereolithography (SLA®) and … [Read more...] about 3d printing—how fast can it go?
ExOne Introduces Inconel(R) Alloy 625 as Newest Addition to Its 3D Printing Metal Portfolio
The ExOne Company (Nasdaq:XONE) ("ExOne"), a global provider of three-dimensional ("3D") printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced that its research and development department, the ExOne Material Applications … [Read more...] about ExOne Introduces Inconel(R) Alloy 625 as Newest Addition to Its 3D Printing Metal Portfolio
3D Systems says its fab-grade printers as good as or more productive than injection molding
In a recent press release, 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that its fab-grade 3D printers effectively matched and exceeded the productivity of traditional injection molding in the direct manufacture of functional parts. According to the company, … [Read more...] about 3D Systems says its fab-grade printers as good as or more productive than injection molding