3D Systems announced its ProJet® 5500X, an engineered composite materials 3D printer that delivers the highest quality, most accurate and toughest multi-material composites based on its latest MultiJet Printing (MJP) technology. The ProJet 5500X … [Read more...] about 3DSystems introduces multi-material componsite 3D printer
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3D Systems ProJet 4500 3D printer prints in full color plastic
At Euromold, 3D Systems announced its ProJet® 4500 3D printer, a continuous-tone, full-color plastic 3D printer. This 3D printer delivers ready-to-use vibrant, full-color durable plastic parts straight out of the printer for a wide range of modeling, … [Read more...] about 3D Systems ProJet 4500 3D printer prints in full color plastic
3D printing is so easy (??)
Media reports will have just about anyone convinced that printing anything (even human organs) using a 3D printing is so simple and easy; as easy as pushing a button. Richard Home created a site, "The art of 3D printing failure" on Flickr, which … [Read more...] about 3D printing is so easy (??)
3d printing wearable electronics
Shockatoo, Inc. is an innovative producer of wearable technology targeted at the consumer market. The company wanted to develop a flexible, translucent plastic prototype for its Kickstarter project — Fusion, a music-connected smartband designed to … [Read more...] about 3d printing wearable electronics
Stratasys Acts to Protect Its Intellectual Property
Stratasys Inc., the North American-based subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS) announced today that it has brought suit for patent infringement against Afinia, a division of Microboards Technology LLC, in the United States District Court for the … [Read more...] about Stratasys Acts to Protect Its Intellectual Property
The Use of 3D Printing for Final Part Production Continues Impressive 10-Year Growth Trend
The use of 3D printing for the production of parts for final products continues to follow a decade-long growth trend. According to Wohlers Report 2013, final part production rose to 28.3% of the $2.2 billion spent last year on 3D printing products … [Read more...] about The Use of 3D Printing for Final Part Production Continues Impressive 10-Year Growth Trend
Membership expands for America Makes
America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), proudly recognizes an existing membership upgrade and welcomes eight new members: Lead … [Read more...] about Membership expands for America Makes
MakerBot 3D Printer Driver Available on Windows 8.1
Printing in 3D just got even easier, claims MakerBot. With the recent launch of Microsoft Windows 8.1, MakerBot owners can download the MakerBot 3D Printer Driver for Windows 8.1 and with a quick click inside an application, can print directly to … [Read more...] about MakerBot 3D Printer Driver Available on Windows 8.1
rp+m expands its 3D metal printing capabilities
rapid prototype + manufacturing (rp+m) announced new capabilities to deliver 3D printed metal prototypes and end parts to engineers, designers and end-user customers. The company acquired an EOSINT M 280 Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) … [Read more...] about rp+m expands its 3D metal printing capabilities
The next step in 3D printing: Put a 3D printer in every school
I hear it all the time at events and with 3D printing executives--the need for skilled engineers, designers, and developers who can really make use of the capabilities of 3D printing. One way to get the skilled employees we need is to start when … [Read more...] about The next step in 3D printing: Put a 3D printer in every school