More than 20 years ago, Amanda Boxtel suffered a devastating spinal cord injury on a snowy Colorado ski slope. Since then she’s primarily used a wheel chair to get around, and occasionally used a special exoskeleton designed by Ekso Bionics. “The … [Read more...] about 3D printing improves exoskeleton, helping paraplegics walk
Additive Manufacturing
ExOne Introduces Inconel® Alloy 625 for 3D printing
The ExOne Company (NASDAQ: XONE) ("ExOne"), a global provider of 3D printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced that its research and development department, the ExOne Material Applications Laboratory (“ExMAL”), has … [Read more...] about ExOne Introduces Inconel® Alloy 625 for 3D printing
Scott Crump inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame
Stratasys Ltd. Chairman Scott Crump was inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame (MIHF). Crump co-founded 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys Inc. with his wife, Lisa, in 1989. MIHF inductees are selected based on the impact their … [Read more...] about Scott Crump inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame
3D printer hot end lets prosumers print polycarbonate and nylon
3D printer manufacturer Airwolf 3D is shipping its jam-resistant hot end for 3D printers that effortlessly prints engineering-grade materials like polycarbonate, Bridge nylon, and Nylon 645 while still retaining the ability to print in lower temp … [Read more...] about 3D printer hot end lets prosumers print polycarbonate and nylon
igus develops iglide tribo-filament for 3D printers
It's not officially released in the U.S., but you can pre-order a starter kit. igus has been working on a tribo filament for 3D printers. According to the company, this material is up to 50 times more abrasion resistant than other 3D printer … [Read more...] about igus develops iglide tribo-filament for 3D printers
Lockheed Martin and RedEye 3D print a colossal fuel tank
In early 2012, Lockheed Martin SSC began looking at ways to improve and add value to their satellite design. The goal was to design a satellite that would make more efficient use of space and increase the satellite’s payload. It would require testing … [Read more...] about Lockheed Martin and RedEye 3D print a colossal fuel tank
Take a course in 3D printing, Additive Manufacturing
America Makes, in partnership with ASM International, is offering a course on the fundamentals of additive manufacturing materials and processes. It will begin May 12-13, 2014, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. This course introduces attendees to the full … [Read more...] about Take a course in 3D printing, Additive Manufacturing
Stratasys establishes a dental advisory board to help advance digital dentistry
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS), a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced it has established a dental advisory board to help advance digital dentistry. The Stratasys dental advisory board also aims to … [Read more...] about Stratasys establishes a dental advisory board to help advance digital dentistry
How to 3D print a Superhero suit
Legacy Effects is a special effects house used in the entertainment industry to build all kinds of creatures, superhero suits, and special effects. They have a number of 3D printers, all used to develop these products. Here's a fun video on the … [Read more...] about How to 3D print a Superhero suit
What’s new in 3D printing electronics
The next trend in 3D printing appears to be incorporating electronics into the part during the printing process, i.e., without stopping the printing operation. Optomec was one of the first to do so. Now three students from Stanford University, CA, … [Read more...] about What’s new in 3D printing electronics