With more than 40 additive manufacturing systems to choose from, from 3D printers to sophisticated SLA/SLS, and FDM systems, how do you narrow that down to a reasonable number without reading every brochure on every system? The Make Parts Fast … [Read more...] about Tips on selecting the right rapid prototyping machine
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3D printed model helps sell new arena for Stockholm
A Swedish creative studio has used Z Corporation 3D printing technology to create a stunningly detailed 3D architectural model that is helping promote Stockholmsarenan until the 30,000-seat sports and entertainment arena is completed in … [Read more...] about 3D printed model helps sell new arena for Stockholm
International EuroMold Conference features Design Innovation from Additive Manufacturing
The 13th Annual International Wohlers Conference will be held with the EuroMold 2011 (Frankfurt, Germany) Conference. According to Terry Wohlers, his Design Innovation from Additive Manufacturing conference will take place on Thursday, December 1. … [Read more...] about International EuroMold Conference features Design Innovation from Additive Manufacturing
Tips on selecting 3D printers
This feature is part of a series of features for the 2011 Make Parts Fast Handbook. A 3D printer can be used to analyze form, fit, feel, function, or some combination of these features. But it can do more. Today’s printers also function as … [Read more...] about Tips on selecting 3D printers
Fused Deposition Modeling and Material Advances
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology was developed by S. Scott Crump in the late 1980s and was commercialized in 1990. The build material is usually a filament or wire of thermoplastic material but can also be plastic pellets fed from a hopper. … [Read more...] about Fused Deposition Modeling and Material Advances
A Multitude of Materials for Additive Manufacturing
Hundreds of materials are available for additive manufacturing systems. Each offers different capabilities to meet your form, fit, and function needs. For the most part, each vendor of an AM machine offers materials that function best with that … [Read more...] about A Multitude of Materials for Additive Manufacturing
Stereolithography – Shaping Resins
In 1986, inventor Charles W. Hull developed a “solid imaging process” known as stereolithography, which initiated the rapid prototyping revolution. Stereolithography (SLA) builds three-dimensional models out of liquid photosensitive polymers that … [Read more...] about Stereolithography – Shaping Resins
Selective Laser Sintering
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology can truly be called an additive manufacturing technology. Long used to build prototype parts early in the design cycle, increasingly it is used in limited-run manufacturing to produce end-use parts. It was … [Read more...] about Selective Laser Sintering
Objet’s latest materials available on more 3D printers
Objet Ltd., announced that the 3D printing materials it released in the first half of 2011 are now available on additional Objet 3D printing platforms and in more territories. Objet VeroWhitePlus a rigid white material with enhanced dimensional … [Read more...] about Objet’s latest materials available on more 3D printers
Your Invitation to Speak at RAPID 2012
RAPID 2012/3D IMAGING is the Definitive Additive Manufacturing Event in North America. Manufacturers worldwide know that RAPID is a must-attend event if they currently use rapid technologies or want to explore using them in the future. This is the … [Read more...] about Your Invitation to Speak at RAPID 2012