The more you know about available materials, the easier it will be to get the final build results you seek. By Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor The key to a thriving 3D printing / additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) industry will be materials. For … [Read more...] about With 3D printing materials, knowledge is power
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Charles Hull nominated for European Inventor Award
Trained as an electrical engineer, Charles Hull’s actual job involved moulding small plastic parts and developing prototypes. He worked with UV light to toughen surface coatings. In 1983, he had the idea to stack the synthetic resin used for the … [Read more...] about Charles Hull nominated for European Inventor Award
How to 3D print a Superhero suit
Legacy Effects is a special effects house used in the entertainment industry to build all kinds of creatures, superhero suits, and special effects. They have a number of 3D printers, all used to develop these products. Here's a fun video on the … [Read more...] about How to 3D print a Superhero suit
Proto Labs, Inc. Launches New Additive Manufacturing Service
Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, announced the launch of its additive manufacturing service through the acquisition of privately held FineLine Prototyping, Inc. a leading provider of … [Read more...] about Proto Labs, Inc. Launches New Additive Manufacturing Service
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Recognizes Distinguished Service
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced recipients of awards for excellence and service. The awards were presented at the 26th annual users group conference in Tucson, Arizona. During the annual Awards Banquet, the association … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Recognizes Distinguished Service
The trend is to go big
Jason Lopes of Legacy Effects gives an inspiring presentation. His team of effects wizards and makeup artists use seven different additive manufacturing machines to help movie and commercial directors bring their entertainment vision to life. I … [Read more...] about The trend is to go big
AMUG 2014: the latest developments in 3D printing
The Additive Manufacturers User Group (AMUG) conference has always been a bit different from other conferences or shows, as it emphasizes hands-on learning. This year’s conference is the largest yet, with 600+ registrants. In addition, 60 exhibitors … [Read more...] about AMUG 2014: the latest developments in 3D printing
DSM introduces Somos® PerFORM for 3D Printing
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, introduces Somos® PerFORM, the latest composite material for 3D Printing, answering the need for parts that require thermal stability, accuracy and a quick turnaround. Users can … [Read more...] about DSM introduces Somos® PerFORM for 3D Printing
3D Systems acquires Medical Modeling
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that it acquired Medical Modeling Inc., a leading provider of personalized surgical treatments and patient specific medical devices, including virtual surgical planning and clinical transfer tools, using 3D modeling … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires Medical Modeling
3D Systems ProJet 1200 Micro-SLA 3D printer now available
3D Systems announced the immediate availability of its previously announced ProJet 1200 micro-SLA printer and commencement of customer shipments. This affordable, safe micro-SLA 3D printer is capable of producing small, precise, detail-rich parts and … [Read more...] about 3D Systems ProJet 1200 Micro-SLA 3D printer now available