Todd Herremans, a NFL offensive guard for the Philadelphia Eagles, is no newcomer to working out. He trains rigorously to maintain top physical form and is always looking for ways to improve his work-outs. To improve hand strength and dexterity, Todd … [Read more...] about SLA 3D printing helps Todd Herremans improve his work-outs
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Forecast:3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing Industry to quadruple in four years
Wohlers Associates, Inc. expects worldwide revenues from the additive manufacturing and 3D printing industry to reach $12.8 billion by 2018. According to Wohlers Report 2014, the company’s annual publication on the subject, the industry grew to an … [Read more...] about Forecast:3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing Industry to quadruple in four years
How to ensure a design is 3D printable
As 3D printing / additive manufacturing becomes a more accepted every day industrial tool, the focus is turning to best practices that help smooth out the kinks in preparing parts for the additive build. By Leslie Langnau, Managing … [Read more...] about How to ensure a design is 3D printable
A visual look at the history of 3D printing
This graphic gives you a very nice look at what happened when in the 3D printing industry. It begins in 1983, but you can see when it really started to take off, at around 2008. Below the graphic is a brief outline of all the major events. Check … [Read more...] about A visual look at the history of 3D printing
Another developer of DLP-based 3D printers
Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology seems to be the hot additive manufacturing method lately. EnvisionTEC offers a number of 3D printers that use DLP to solidify material into objects. Now, another company has entered this part of the market, … [Read more...] about Another developer of DLP-based 3D printers
Developing Bottle Carriers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
To meet a 30-day deadline for designing, molding, decorating and shipping more than 150 impact-resistant carriers for POWERADE® drink bottles to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, the design and build teams at American Precision Prototyping (APP) … [Read more...] about Developing Bottle Carriers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
3D Systems says its fab-grade printers as good as or more productive than injection molding
In a recent press release, 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that its fab-grade 3D printers effectively matched and exceeded the productivity of traditional injection molding in the direct manufacture of functional parts. According to the company, … [Read more...] about 3D Systems says its fab-grade printers as good as or more productive than injection molding
Form 1+ SL 3D printer prints faster
Formlabs announced the Form 1+ today, an extensive overhaul of their flagship desktop stereolithographic 3D printer. The fast-growing 3D printer startup also announced a new material, as well as the launch of their European store. “The Form 1+ … [Read more...] about Form 1+ SL 3D printer prints faster
Accelerating the Future of 3D Printing
A news release including this commentary from Carl Bass just crossed my desk. Check it out; it's an interesting development By Carl Bass, Autodesk President and Chief Executive Officer For years, I’ve been fascinated by the promise … [Read more...] about Accelerating the Future of 3D Printing
3D printing and scanning movie expert headlines RAPID keynote lineup
I've seen Jason Lopes, lead systems engineer for Legacy Effects, speak at AMUG for the past couple of years. His presentations are not to be missed. He is inspiring in the number of ways he and his team use many types of 3D printing and additive … [Read more...] about 3D printing and scanning movie expert headlines RAPID keynote lineup