MC Machinery Systems, Inc., wholly owned by Mitsubishi Corp., announces its partnership with Matsuura Machinery Corporation, Fukui City, Japan, in introducing the new LUMEX Avance-25 metal laser sintering hybrid milling machine to the North American … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi EDM moves into additive manufacturing with Matsuura partnership, LUMEX Avance-25
Additive Manufacturing
Will.i.am appointed Chief Creative Officer at 3D Systems
3D Systems has initiated “out-of-the-box” thinking again and hired global entertainer will.i.am as its Chief Creative Officer. Yes, seriously. The entertainer’s role at the company will be to play a leadership role to inspire, shape and drive all … [Read more...] about Will.i.am appointed Chief Creative Officer at 3D Systems
3D Systems introduces Sub $5,000 CubePro™ 3D Printer
-Faster, simultaneous printing in triple-color & multi-materials -Controlled print environment assures highest quality prints consistently -Beautiful, high-definition 75-micron layer thinness for finer prints -Largest-in-class print … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces Sub $5,000 CubePro™ 3D Printer
3D Systems introduces Cube® 3 3d printer
An interesting press release came across my desk about the third version of 3D Systems Cube 3D printer. -A sub-$1000 consumer, plug & play 3D printer for everyday use -Faster speed with simultaneous multi-material and dual-color … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces Cube® 3 3d printer
Lightning Hybrids relies on 3D printing to save time and environment
In a time when people are becoming more conscious of how their choices and behaviors affect the environment, the sight of a large delivery truck or city bus belching fumes can prompt some steely stares. Lightning Hybrids is on a mission to ease that … [Read more...] about Lightning Hybrids relies on 3D printing to save time and environment
Where’s the “rapid” in rapid prototyping / 3D printing?
A common request from many users of 3D printers is “When will 3D printing be faster?” But the need for speed may not always refer to print time. Noted Jon Cobb, Executive Vice President, Marketing at Stratasys in a recent interview, “the real point … [Read more...] about Where’s the “rapid” in rapid prototyping / 3D printing?
Managing materials for additive manufacturing
Granta Design has been involved in several projects that have resulted in products useful to material information management for additive manufacturing. Through work in two European Framework Seven projects (NANOMICRO and AMAZE), Granta’s products … [Read more...] about Managing materials for additive manufacturing
Directly 3D printing final parts reduces cuts costs by 50% for aerospace parts manufacturer
Società Progettazione Ingegnerizzazione SRL (Spring SRL) recently purchased its seventh Stratasys Ltd. Fused Deposition Molding (FDM) 3D Printer. The company has been using Stratasys FDM technology for several years to support demand for directly … [Read more...] about Directly 3D printing final parts reduces cuts costs by 50% for aerospace parts manufacturer
Will optics be a new app for 3D printing?
The number of industries experimenting with 3D printing technology is amazing. Add optics, as in the frames and the lenses of glasses, to the list. Make Parts Fast has covered LUXeXceL before, informing you about its Printoptical Technology, … [Read more...] about Will optics be a new app for 3D printing?
Trends in Metal additive manufacturing: Fast and big
By: Stefan Ritt, SLM Solutions Engineers have developed today’s metal additive manufacturing systems to be faster and to print large objects. Increasingly, additive manufacturing technologies are accepted in the production industry and gaining … [Read more...] about Trends in Metal additive manufacturing: Fast and big