I’ve been involved in a discussion on a LinkedIn group about the need to more clearly note when a design is suitable for one of the 3D additive manufacturing/rapid prototyping (AM/RP) process. Some of the comments indicate that more training is … [Read more...] about New: Design Guide for SLS systems
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GPI Prototype expands its Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) capability
GPI Prototype completed the installation of an EOSINT M 280 machine from EOS. This Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) machine is an updated version of the EOSINT M 270 currently being used at GPI to build metal parts. DMLS offers many advantages … [Read more...] about GPI Prototype expands its Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) capability
3D Systems puts it all together
You might have wondered just how 3D Systems was going to organize all of its recent acquisitions in its plan to “democratize access and accelerate adoption” of this technology. After all, the acquisitions made during 2010 and 2011 cover quite a range … [Read more...] about 3D Systems puts it all together
Stratasys announces eighth annual extreme redesign challenge by Dimension 3D Printing
Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced the launch of its Dimension brand's eighth annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. The global contest encourages students to submit an innovative new product design, a redesign of an existing product, or … [Read more...] about Stratasys announces eighth annual extreme redesign challenge by Dimension 3D Printing
Stepping into creative design with 3D printers
Shoes are not a typical design project for engineers. But 3D printers show that just about anything is possible. In this example, it also shows how these printers free your mind to explore other ideas and possibilities. Marloes ten Bhömer is an … [Read more...] about Stepping into creative design with 3D printers
Ground Zero, before, after, and now, printed on 3D printer
‘WTC Triptych’ documents the cityscape before, shortly after the 9/11 attack, and the rebuild There are as many ways to interpret 9/11 as there are people who experienced that horrible day, whether up close or at a distance. One man’s preference … [Read more...] about Ground Zero, before, after, and now, printed on 3D printer
Z Corporation announces education program
EngineeringZONE introduces New England high school students to the wonder of making things A great way to expand the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology, intrigue students into engineering fields, and start to tackle the issues involving … [Read more...] about Z Corporation announces education program
Renishaw announces two new SLM machines
Renishaw announced its latest machines for the additive manufacturing market. The company develops machines for Selective Laser Melting (SLM)--an additive manufacturing process that produces dense metal parts direct from 3D CAD using a high-powered … [Read more...] about Renishaw announces two new SLM machines
The benefits of in‐house desktop 3D Printing
Do you need an in-house 3D printer? You may think your prototyping volume does not justify one. But there are a number of good reasons to consider buying a desktop 3D printer, besides the fact that prices for many of these units are $20,000 or less. … [Read more...] about The benefits of in‐house desktop 3D Printing
Software so “rad,” it’s not CAD
New web site helps you ‘breed’ 3-D printable objects Even though it is still computer-aided design, it’s not CAD in the way most of us think of CAD today. And it’s changing the job of CAD engineers. Instead of designing objects that will … [Read more...] about Software so “rad,” it’s not CAD