Rapid injection molding works best for on-demand production, bridge tooling, pilot runs, and functional prototyping. There are several options for injection molding, with aluminum a popular choice as a material for the molds. Probably one of the … [Read more...] about For prototyping and production, you have choices with injection molding
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Best practices when working with Stereolithography
Eric Utley, Applications Engineer, Proto Labs, Inc. Engineers have several options for their prototyping needs; machining, injection molding, and additive manufacturing. Each has benefits, drawbacks, and cost metrics. Of the multiple additive … [Read more...] about Best practices when working with Stereolithography
3D printable resin material shows off its strength as a 328-ft 3D printed chain
EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials, launched a new material, E-RigidForm, showcasing it in a 328-foot 3D printed chain. A polyurethane-like resin that 3D prints hard and stiff … [Read more...] about 3D printable resin material shows off its strength as a 328-ft 3D printed chain
3D printing helps Vitamix rethink what is possible to design
Carbon announced its innovative partnership with Vitamix, a global leader in high-performance blending equipment for home and commercial use. Together with The Technology House (TTH), a Carbon Production Partner and leading contract manufacturer … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps Vitamix rethink what is possible to design
3D Systems expands its dental 3D printing product line
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD), unveiled additions to its dental 3D printing product line, the NextDent 5100 and 18 new NextDent resins -- bringing the entire NextDent portfolio to 30 materials. These latest additions to the company’s 3D digital dentistry … [Read more...] about 3D Systems expands its dental 3D printing product line
Why 3D printed lattices could replace foam
Polyurethane foam chemistry is used in many applications across industry verticals such as automotive, packaging, construction, electronics, bedding, and furniture. But innovations in foam’s comfort, performance, and safety have been evolutionary at … [Read more...] about Why 3D printed lattices could replace foam
Carbon announces Next-Gen 3D Printing software with cloud-based computation
Carbon announced a new version of its next-gen 3D printing software that expands its tools to design, engineer and make polymeric parts using Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology and resins. With this software release, Carbon offers a … [Read more...] about Carbon announces Next-Gen 3D Printing software with cloud-based computation
EnvisionTEC introduces new desktop 3D printer
EnvisionTEC recently released a new 3D printer—the Aria. The Aria produces parts with excellent surface finish and function. Z layer resolution can be set at 25, 35 or 50 microns, depending on material. Built on EnvisionTEC’s popular Micro … [Read more...] about EnvisionTEC introduces new desktop 3D printer
3D printing the largest optical lens in the world
An innovative use of 3D printers is to print optical lenses. Several companies offer materials suitable for automotive lenses, and even one uses 3D printers to make lenses for glasses. But lenses are not a common application for 3D printing … [Read more...] about 3D printing the largest optical lens in the world
How to industrialize photopolymer jetting
BASF, a world-leading chemical company, and Xaar, a world leader in industrial inkjet technology, are collaborating to improve the Photopolymer Jetting (PPJ) process also known as Material Deposition. The goal is to enable manufacturers to produce … [Read more...] about How to industrialize photopolymer jetting