April 18, 2013 – The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced its 2013-2014 board of directors. Board members were elected at the annual business meeting held Jacksonville, Florida, on April 17. The 2013-2014 AMUG board members … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Elects Board
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Additive Manufacturing Users Group Recognizes Excellence
April 18, 2013 – The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced recipients of awards for excellence, service and technical skill. The awards were presented at the 25th annual users group conference in Jacksonville, Florida. During … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Recognizes Excellence
5 of the best videos on 3D printing
In the past few years, a number of videos about 3D printing have emerged. Some just show the machines in action. Others tell a human story in connection with 3D printing. Here is the first of my five selections of some of the better videos that … [Read more...] about 5 of the best videos on 3D printing
6 Really Useful articles on 3D printing
Fair disclosure: I’m a critical reader. Therefore, I look at articles about 3D printing skeptically. Many, many articles exist that discuss how 3D printing is going to change the world. Maybe it will; it’s a bit soon to say for sure. I insist on a … [Read more...] about 6 Really Useful articles on 3D printing
AMUG plans for the future
Many of the members of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group have been involved with this technology for more than 20 years. The attention this 25+ year-old technology is getting now was a much-discussed subject at the conference. Look for this … [Read more...] about AMUG plans for the future
What’s new with 3D printing at AMUG 2013
3D printing has the potential to help engineers deliver better designs, while reducing costs and still get to market ahead of the competition—if management doesn’t mess it up. A keynote address at today’s AMUG conference, “Aligning Cultures, The … [Read more...] about What’s new with 3D printing at AMUG 2013
How many clicks does it take to find 3D printer specifications?
You’ve decided to invest in a 3D printer. Before contacting the salesman or ordering a desktop version online, you decide to check out preliminary specification information from the manufacturer’s website. Just how easy is it to search the … [Read more...] about How many clicks does it take to find 3D printer specifications?
MakerBot partners with Autodesk, and introduces a 3D scanner
It looks like the competition for the maker market is heating up. First, MakerBot and Autodesk have announced that they will team up to combine 3D printing software and hardware. Second, MakerBot announced its Digitizer 3D scanner. One could see this … [Read more...] about MakerBot partners with Autodesk, and introduces a 3D scanner
What is your biggest frustration with additive manufacturing (3D printing)?
Despite the media hype that 3D printers can be used to make literally anything, and that they will disrupt all kinds of present day processes and systems, professional users have a number of frustrations with this technology. These frustrations can … [Read more...] about What is your biggest frustration with additive manufacturing (3D printing)?
3D Printed Cars Edge Closer to Production
RedEye On Demand and its parent company Stratasys, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announce a collaboration with KOR EcoLogic to produce URBEE 2, the first road-ready, fuel-efficient car built using 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, technologies. Targeted … [Read more...] about 3D Printed Cars Edge Closer to Production