According to recent news, the FDA recently approved the use of a biocompatible form of PEEK for medical applications. This application tells how medical researchers used Geomagic 3D technology, including haptic devices, to design a life-saving skull … [Read more...] about Creating a life-saving skull plate with Geomagic technology
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rp+m adds a Stratasys Fortus FDM 900mc
rapid prototype + manufacturing (rp+m) LLC, a sister company of Thogus, an engineering company whose expertise is in plastic injection molding, announced the addition of a second Fortus FDM 900mc™ 3D Production System, the largest fused deposition … [Read more...] about rp+m adds a Stratasys Fortus FDM 900mc
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Announces Keynote Speaker
Agenda for twenty-fifth conference to stress education and training. The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced that its keynote address will spotlight a major barrier to success: corporate cultures that are polarized with a … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Announces Keynote Speaker
What it takes to achieve a low cost desktop 3D printer for engineers
The question of when will more engineers use 3D printers may be answered this way—when the price per prototype drops, some say to as far down as less than $1.00 a part. At least that’s what Ezra Zygmuntowicz, CEO, founder, and “hacker” (his words) at … [Read more...] about What it takes to achieve a low cost desktop 3D printer for engineers
10 predictions for 3D printing
What do you think will be the top developments in 3D printing in 2013? Tuan Tranpham, North American Channel Manager, Stratasys Ltd., recently posted some of his predictions. I agree with many of them. Consumer 3D printers probably have … [Read more...] about 10 predictions for 3D printing
Homeland Security looks to 3D printing
It looks like the Homeland Security department is also exploring how 3D printing/rapid prototyping can help them. The Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security recently issued a request for information about rapid … [Read more...] about Homeland Security looks to 3D printing
The Perfactory Micro shows the power of LED in 3D printing
EnvisionTEC has built a reputation around its 3D printers, which use display technology from Texas Instruments to cure material as the printers build parts. An opportunity to view this technology in action will be available to attendees of Photonics … [Read more...] about The Perfactory Micro shows the power of LED in 3D printing
Behind Sciaky’s direct manufacturing technology
With the objective of saving manufacturers time and money on the production of large, high-value metal parts and prototypes, Sciaky Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI), launched its Direct Manufacturing (DM) technology, which is … [Read more...] about Behind Sciaky’s direct manufacturing technology
Stratasys leading the next industrial revolution with 3D printing
The merger between Stratasys and Objet is now complete. The new company, Stratasys Ltd., appears to be well positioned and ready to not only continue supporting the current combined 3D printing product lines, but also to move forward with new … [Read more...] about Stratasys leading the next industrial revolution with 3D printing
LUXeXceL Partners with FX64 Software Solutions for Optics Design Software
LUXeXceL Group B.V., manufacturer of optics for the LED lighting industry, has partnered with FX64 Software Solutions of Arzberg, Germany for development of custom optics design tools to facilitate use of LUXeXceL’s patented Printoptical fabrication … [Read more...] about LUXeXceL Partners with FX64 Software Solutions for Optics Design Software