Additive manufacturing is getting interesting. HP announces a plastic laser sintering system for between $130,000 and $155,000. Then, Prodways, a subsidiary of Groupe Gorgé, presents its industrial laser-sintering printer, the ProMaker P1000 … [Read more...] about Prodways introduces SLS printer for less than €100,000
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Siemens to collaborate with HP Inc. to elevate 3D printing from prototyping to full production
Siemens announced it is collaborating with HP Inc. to develop new solutions to transform additive manufacturing (AM) from a prototyping tool to full production utilization. HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer will print functional production parts … [Read more...] about Siemens to collaborate with HP Inc. to elevate 3D printing from prototyping to full production
It’s here: HP Inc. shows off its first 3D printer
It has arrived--HP Inc.,’s long awaited actual entrance into the 3D printing industry. At the 2016 RAPID Conference, HP unveiled one of two 3D printers it will offer as well as its ideas of how 3D printing needs to evolve. HP set out to tackle … [Read more...] about It’s here: HP Inc. shows off its first 3D printer
Additive Industries introduces its first industrial 3D metal printing system at RAPID
At RAPID 2016, Additive Industries shows its industrial 3D metal printing system, MetalFAB1. This is the first time across the Atlantic and the official launch for the US market. Additive Industries claims its MetalFAB1 system offers … [Read more...] about Additive Industries introduces its first industrial 3D metal printing system at RAPID
The 8 ways 3D printing is changing manufacturing forever
People debate whether 3D printing / additive manufacturing will really have an impact on design and manufacturing. Hod Lipson, professor at Columbia University, recently gave a presentation on why 3D printing will definitely disrupt what we know of … [Read more...] about The 8 ways 3D printing is changing manufacturing forever
Using additive for lightweight design
At the Hanover Fair (April 25-29 2016), EOS, a leader in additive manufacturing (AM) systems, will be part of a collaborative* exhibit on lightweight design. The demand for lightweight design with all its advantages is occupying many industries, … [Read more...] about Using additive for lightweight design
Additive manufacturing—after the hype
How has the all the hype around 3D printing /additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) prototyping and manufacturing endeavors affected you? If you follow the Gartner hype curve, we are probably now in the trough of disillusionment. Some startups are no … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing—after the hype
AMUG 2016—a unique opportunity to learn and connect
Most conferences and shows about 3D printing / additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) focus on giving vendors an opportunity to reach potential customers. The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Education & Training Conference is different. It … [Read more...] about AMUG 2016—a unique opportunity to learn and connect
TPU material Prodways Launch
While attending the international AMUG conferences as a platinum sponsor from April 3 to 7 in St Louis, USA, Prodways, a Groupe Gorgé subsidiary, will announce the launch of a new TPU material at the AMUG Conference, April 3 to 7 in St Louis, MO. … [Read more...] about TPU material Prodways Launch
3D-printed end-of-arm tooling lightens load on robotic packaging line
New robots for a pick-n-pack line were already on order. A major American food producer’s equipment supplier, Langen Group, began designing the end-of-arm tool that would let the robots pick up wrapped, stacked crackers and place them into cardboard … [Read more...] about 3D-printed end-of-arm tooling lightens load on robotic packaging line