According to the latest information from Terry Wohlers, the additive manufacturing (AM) industry is experiencing “staggering growth in low-cost ‘personal’ 3D printers.” These printers sell for less than $3000, with many available in kit form or … [Read more...] about Terry Wohlers on why most adults will not use Personal 3D Printers
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3D printing LED lighting optics
The 3d printing concept of depositing or jetting droplets of material onto a substrate layer by layer is finding its way into a number of new applications. One company mentioned at the recent RAPID show as an innovator in 3d printing was LUXeXceL. … [Read more...] about 3D printing LED lighting optics
Turning FDM into a mainstream manufacturing process
3D printer maker Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced a joint initiative with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to advance the additive manufacturing technology known as fused deposition modeling (FDM) into a … [Read more...] about Turning FDM into a mainstream manufacturing process
13 Key developments in the 3D printing industry
Whatever you label it--3D printing (3DP) or additive manufacturing (AM)—scientists, researchers, and key industry experts are saying that this technology will become the most strategic and most used in this century. While much development and … [Read more...] about 13 Key developments in the 3D printing industry
Wohlers Associates 2012 report shows 30% growth for additive manufacturing
Wohlers Associates, Inc. published the Wohlers Report 2012, an in-depth analysis of additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing worldwide. This new edition marks the 17th consecutive year of its publication. The report is thorough and comprehensive; … [Read more...] about Wohlers Associates 2012 report shows 30% growth for additive manufacturing
A closer look at extrusion-based 3D printers
With the arrival of low-priced consumer targeted 3D printers, some users of this technology ask why it needs to cost so much and when will the higher-priced versions go on sale? A look at the inner workings of these printers answers these … [Read more...] about A closer look at extrusion-based 3D printers
Get your Mojo running—the newest professional desktop 3D printer
A professional-use desktop 3D printer, FDM-based, for less than $10,000—this is Stratasys’ newest product innovation and the fulfillment of CEO Scott Crump’s long-time goal of putting a reliable, capable, accurate, and easy to use 3D printer on every … [Read more...] about Get your Mojo running—the newest professional desktop 3D printer
AMUG recognizes 3D printer/AM experts
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) is not the same conference it was last year, or even a few years ago. This is the conference you want to attend if you want to learn more about operating, using, exploring, specifying, or justifying the … [Read more...] about AMUG recognizes 3D printer/AM experts
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Recognizes Excellence
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced recipients of awards for excellence, service and technical skill. The awards were presented at the 24th annual users group conference in Costa Mesa, California. In its opening ceremonies, … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Recognizes Excellence
Who has the best 3D printer?
With nearly 50 3D printer systems to choose from, including jetting; lamination; electron beam melting or direct metal deposition; photo curing; and sintering, how do you narrow that down to the best 3D printer for your needs? Introduced in 2010, the … [Read more...] about Who has the best 3D printer?