So what do you do when you have really large objects that you need to scan? Like a car or an airplane wing. Creaform, leader in portable 3D measurement technologies, has come up with an interesting solution--network several of its devices … [Read more...] about An easier way to scan large objects
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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
3D Printing technology helps build service robot exoskeleton
While Festo’s ExoHand was primarily developed to assist older employees handle repetitive assembly tasks in industry that can only be performed by humans, it is also a pioneer innovation in the area of service robotics, such as rehabilitation. In … [Read more...] about 3D Printing technology helps build service robot exoskeleton
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
Scale model tunneling machine wins Grand Prize at Roland DG’s 30th Anniversary Global Event
Roland DG employees, affiliates, customers and friends from all over the world gathered last week at the company’s headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan to celebrate three decades of Roland innovation and creativity. The week-long 30th anniversary event … [Read more...] about Scale model tunneling machine wins Grand Prize at Roland DG’s 30th Anniversary Global Event
Creaform introduces expanded and enhanced MetraSCAN 3D Optical CMM scanners
Creaform, a leader in portable 3D measurement technologies, unveiled its new line-up of MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanners –accurate 3D scanners for demanding quality control and reverse engineering applications. Creaform claims that these 3D … [Read more...] about Creaform introduces expanded and enhanced MetraSCAN 3D Optical CMM scanners
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?
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Elects Board
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) is a unique group consisting of originators and users of additive manufacturing (AM) … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Elects Board
Know your Intellectual property rights in 3D printing
Intellectual property rights have been a much talked about subject in 3D printer and Additive Manufacturing circles. If you’re attending the RAPID 2012 show and conference this year, be sure to attend "Pathways to Innovation: Intellectual Property … [Read more...] about Know your Intellectual property rights in 3D printing