The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced that online registration is now available for its 2012 conference, which will be held in Costa Mesa, California, from April 22 – 26, 2012. The users group conference, now in its 24th year, is … [Read more...] about Register for Additive Manufacturing Users Group conference
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Tips on selecting the right rapid prototyping machine
With more than 40 additive manufacturing systems to choose from, from 3D printers to sophisticated SLA/SLS, and FDM systems, how do you narrow that down to a reasonable number without reading every brochure on every system? The Make Parts Fast … [Read more...] about Tips on selecting the right rapid prototyping machine
Fused Deposition Modeling and Material Advances
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology was developed by S. Scott Crump in the late 1980s and was commercialized in 1990. The build material is usually a filament or wire of thermoplastic material but can also be plastic pellets fed from a hopper. … [Read more...] about Fused Deposition Modeling and Material Advances
A Multitude of Materials for Additive Manufacturing
Hundreds of materials are available for additive manufacturing systems. Each offers different capabilities to meet your form, fit, and function needs. For the most part, each vendor of an AM machine offers materials that function best with that … [Read more...] about A Multitude of Materials for Additive Manufacturing
Stratasys releases an Additive Manufacturing material-property study
Independent university study evaluates material properties over time for PC and ABS plastic parts produced via Stratasys FDM process Stratasys Inc., (NASDAQ: SSYS) announces findings from an independent and extensive performance study … [Read more...] about Stratasys releases an Additive Manufacturing material-property study
Stratasys reports a record Q2
A positive financial report from Stratasys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSYS) is further indication that this industry is growing. The company reported record revenue of $37.6 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to $30.1 million reported … [Read more...] about Stratasys reports a record Q2
More details on the newest FDM printer from Stratasys
Stratasys new Fortus 250mc is a smaller FDM machine with end-use manufacturing capability. We spoke with the product manager for more information on this unit. http://podcast.designworldonline.com/2011/07/25/522/ … [Read more...] about More details on the newest FDM printer from Stratasys
New material from Stratasys can be used to fabricate assembly aids for electronic products
Stratasys Inc., (NASDAQ: SSYS) a maker of 3D printers for prototyping and producing plastic parts, introduced a static dissipative ABS material for items sensitive to electrostatic charge. The ABS-ESD7 is a new material for use by Fortus additive … [Read more...] about New material from Stratasys can be used to fabricate assembly aids for electronic products
Stratasys introduces cross-over 3D printer
The new fortus 250mc combines the convenience and affordability of a Dimension 3D printer with the flexibility of a Fortus production system. Stratasys (NASDAQ:SSYS) introduced the Fortus 250mc(TM) Production 3D Printer - a rapid prototyping and … [Read more...] about Stratasys introduces cross-over 3D printer
Solid Concepts expands FDM capacity
Solid Concepts Inc, a supplier of rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing services, has recently expanded its Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) capacity adding one Fortus 900 and four Fortus 400 machines. This new expanded FDM capacity will … [Read more...] about Solid Concepts expands FDM capacity