For the University of Connecticut’s Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) race team, building a new car from the ground up is an annual event. Usually, there is a design challenge to figure out. This year, the car’s engine parts were … [Read more...] about 3dprinting material helps SAE student engineers race to the finish line
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Additive manufacturing moves beyond the “cool” phase
The next trend you’ll find with Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is the growth of additive services. Part of this growth is driven by customer need, part by the frequent acquisitions made by the larger vendors. Customer need … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing moves beyond the “cool” phase
Master Class: Chuck Hull on the 3D printing industry
An important way to gain mastery is to learn from the master developers or users, those who developed a technology or an industry, or those who took a technology to a new level. One such master is Chuck Hull, the founder of stereolithography … [Read more...] about Master Class: Chuck Hull on the 3D printing industry
Formulate 3D Printing resins for specific mechanical properties and surface quality
Bomar oligomers , from Dymax Oligomers & Coatings let you formulate printing inks and 3D printing resins for SLA, DLP, and 3D inkjet printers. You can choose oligomers with varying Tgs that allow flexibility in mechanical properties. For example, … [Read more...] about Formulate 3D Printing resins for specific mechanical properties and surface quality
Formlabs announces tough resin for 3D printing
Formlabs, the makers of the Form 1+ SLA 3D Printer, announced a new functional resin for applications in engineering and prototyping. With Tough Resin, Form 1+ users can produce strong, sturdy parts with physical properties similar to ABS … [Read more...] about Formlabs announces tough resin for 3D printing
Does 3D printing need its own operating system?
Whether you use professional 3D printing machines or more commercial desktop units, every user has some issues with getting the designed part to print correctly. Part of the problem is the software used to convert a design into 3D printable … [Read more...] about Does 3D printing need its own operating system?
Trends to watch in additive manufacturing
By the morning of the second day at the AMUG conference, the meme “Cool sh...t” was in full use. And after listening to Dr. Lonnie Love of Oak Ridge National Laboratories and all the #cool sh..t going on there, and Graham Trohman and Stefan Ritt and … [Read more...] about Trends to watch in additive manufacturing
3D printing is helping engineers create a smart earplug sleep aid
The wearable device market is exploding. One type of wearable product focuses on collecting data on your sleep, but that’s about all it does--collect data. Thus, there’s a gap between gathering data and then using that information to improve your … [Read more...] about 3D printing is helping engineers create a smart earplug sleep aid
What is a DLP 3D Printer?
A DLP 3D printer is used in the additive manufacturing process where objects are created by a 3D printer that uses a digital light projector (DLP) as the light source for curing photo-reactive polymers. There are advantages and disadvantages to a DLP … [Read more...] about What is a DLP 3D Printer?
Are 3D printing companies shifting their focus?
An interesting development is emerging with the major 3D printing manufacturers. In addition to making 3D printing and additive manufacturing machines, manufacturers are adding to and expanding their ability to make your part for you. Now, 3D … [Read more...] about Are 3D printing companies shifting their focus?