3D printing has the potential to help engineers deliver better designs, while reducing costs and still get to market ahead of the competition—if management doesn’t mess it up. A keynote address at today’s AMUG conference, “Aligning Cultures, The … [Read more...] about What’s new with 3D printing at AMUG 2013
Additive Manufacturing
How many clicks does it take to find 3D printer specifications?
You’ve decided to invest in a 3D printer. Before contacting the salesman or ordering a desktop version online, you decide to check out preliminary specification information from the manufacturer’s website. Just how easy is it to search the … [Read more...] about How many clicks does it take to find 3D printer specifications?
Laser sintering machines added to Romanoff RP services
Romanoff International Supply Corporation announced an addition to its lineup of rapid prototyping equipment. Concept Laser’s LaserCUSING® machines will accompany SolidScape’s 3Z Series 3D printers and Indutherm’s line of high definition casting … [Read more...] about Laser sintering machines added to Romanoff RP services
Let 3D printing disrupt your habitual thinking
It’s not manufacturing that 3D printing technology should disrupt—it’s habitual thinking. 3D printing can change the habits we get into with design and prototyping, as well as production, and how fast we get to market. Habitual thinking is what … [Read more...] about Let 3D printing disrupt your habitual thinking
Laser sintering – What is it?
The technology known as 3D printing actually consists of a number of different methods of building an object layer by layer. Each method has its pros and cons. In this series of brief tutorials, we will go into the basics of each technology and … [Read more...] about Laser sintering – What is it?
Stratasys introduces 3D printer for small Orthodontic labs and clinics
Stratasys, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced the launch of the Objet30 OrthoDesk 3D Printer, specially designed for smaller orthodontic labs and clinics. The Objet30 OrthoDesk makes digital orthodontics accessible for facilities of all sizes. Digital … [Read more...] about Stratasys introduces 3D printer for small Orthodontic labs and clinics
Software helps you design for 3D printing manufacturability
When used together, 3D printing and topology optimization can deliver objects with minimum mass, which will save money in raw materials. Topology optimization and additive manufacturing are two techniques that together have the … [Read more...] about Software helps you design for 3D printing manufacturability
What is your biggest frustration with additive manufacturing (3D printing)?
Despite the media hype that 3D printers can be used to make literally anything, and that they will disrupt all kinds of present day processes and systems, professional users have a number of frustrations with this technology. These frustrations can … [Read more...] about What is your biggest frustration with additive manufacturing (3D printing)?
3D Printed Cars Edge Closer to Production
RedEye On Demand and its parent company Stratasys, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announce a collaboration with KOR EcoLogic to produce URBEE 2, the first road-ready, fuel-efficient car built using 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, technologies. Targeted … [Read more...] about 3D Printed Cars Edge Closer to Production
Paper 3D printing: an alternative for casting applications
You can use 3D printing to create casting molds, but there are several limitations inherent with the printers. However, alternatives are emerging, such as the use of paper for some casting applications. By Dr. Conor MacCormack, CEO, Mcor … [Read more...] about Paper 3D printing: an alternative for casting applications