Objet Ltd., an innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, launched the Objet1000, the company’s largest 3D printer to date. Featuring a 1000 x 800 x 500 mm (39 x 31 x 20 in.) wide-format build envelope, the … [Read more...] about The Objet1000–Large format 3D printer for industrial scale prototypes
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3D Systems’ Quickparts opens 3D printing service bureau in Europe
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that effective immediately its Quickparts(R)on demand parts service is expanding globally, extending its reach across Europe. Simultaneously the company is launching its Quickparts proprietary instant online quoting … [Read more...] about 3D Systems’ Quickparts opens 3D printing service bureau in Europe
Has the “war” among personal desktop 3D printers begun?
What a way to waste money; in legal fees. The dream of desktop stereolithography (SL) went on hold recently, as 3D Systems filed a lawsuit against Formlabs for its Form 1 desktop 3D printer, based on comments the Formlab executives reportedly said in … [Read more...] about Has the “war” among personal desktop 3D printers begun?
ProJet 3500 Max 3D printer offers Multi-Jet Modeling technology
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced its next generation ProJet® 3500 HDMax and CPXMax professional series 3D printers with features that offer greater productivity, larger high definition prints, and remote tablet controls for the production of … [Read more...] about ProJet 3500 Max 3D printer offers Multi-Jet Modeling technology
More 3D printing materials for Objet
16 new rigid/rubber-like composites for seals and electronic applications bring the full Objet range to 123 materials. Objet Ltd., an innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, announced the release of a … [Read more...] about More 3D printing materials for Objet
GE Aviation acquires Morris Technologies
GE Aviation acquired the assets of Morris Technologies and its sister company, Rapid Quality Manufacturing, precision manufacturing companies operating in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio. Terms were not disclosed. The two privately held companies, with … [Read more...] about GE Aviation acquires Morris Technologies
Can 3D printing and CNC machining work together in one machine?
Absolutely. In fact it's already being done. I am not convinced that 3D printing will "disrupt," as in destroy, manufacturing. I have said before that 3D printing is truly an additive technology in that it enhances and adds value to the … [Read more...] about Can 3D printing and CNC machining work together in one machine?
12 Things Every Engineer Should Know about Rapid Prototyping
PADTInc., a company that provides rapid prototyping services, recently offered this blog about what designers need to know to get the most out of their rapid prototyping investment. This is excellent information, and well worth taking the time to … [Read more...] about 12 Things Every Engineer Should Know about Rapid Prototyping
Using 3D printers to print chemicals
An interesting news story from the Huffington Post comments on 3D printers latest capability to "print" chemicals. While Professor Lee Cronin uses a $2000 3D printer, the idea of using a 3D printer to mix materials is a concept Objet has been … [Read more...] about Using 3D printers to print chemicals
Is the 3D printing revolution here yet?
An interesting infographic about the 3D printing "revolution" is turning up in the Twitter-verse and on some web sites. Take a look. Some of the interesting parts include a breakdown of worldwide rapid prototyping use, what the hobbiests are doing … [Read more...] about Is the 3D printing revolution here yet?