Laser Design Inc., a leading supplier of 3D laser scanners for more than 25 years, unveiled its newest and most automated inspection-grade 3D scanning system, the SURVEYOR Auto Gage 3D. Laser Design President, C. Martin Schuster commented, “The … [Read more...] about New automated 3D scanner
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Combining sight and touch—Geomagic acquires Sensable
Here’s an interesting development; Geomagic®, a provider of 3D software for capturing, creating and inspecting digital models of physical objects, bought the Sensable Technology Inc. ® 3D design and haptics businesses. Sensable®, of Wilmington, … [Read more...] about Combining sight and touch—Geomagic acquires Sensable
3D printed parts in screw threads
Here are a few tips from Jay Beversdorf, Stratasys Inc., recently posted on his blogsite. Screw threads are one of the most common components used for fastening parts in an assembly or attaching pipe tubing together. Here are five ways to … [Read more...] about 3D printed parts in screw threads
Rapidform XOR directly compatible with Autodesk Inventor
INUS Technology, Inc. announced it is shipping the next major release of its flagship reverse engineering software, Rapidform XOR. Rapidform XOR software combines 3D scan data processing and parametric solid modeling to give you the ability to create … [Read more...] about Rapidform XOR directly compatible with Autodesk Inventor
Geomagic updates its 3D Imaging and Metrology product line
Geomagic®, a leading provider of 3D software for creating and inspecting digital models of physical objects, announced the first service release of the Geomagic 2012 product lines. The Geomagic 2012 SR1 product line builds on the innovations … [Read more...] about Geomagic updates its 3D Imaging and Metrology product line
When NOT to Draft
Plastic part design can be a complex process under any circumstances, and when you are designing entirely new types of product the challenges can be greater still. Every once in a while we run across a Design Tip that seems so important that it’s … [Read more...] about When NOT to Draft
From research to reality—the 3D printing of human tissue advances
Recently I encountered this story from Explaining the Future about developments in bioprinting. Bioprinting involves the use of 3D printing technology to print live cells to potentially build organs or other parts of the body. While still in the … [Read more...] about From research to reality—the 3D printing of human tissue advances
Redeye On Demand earns AS9100C certification
RedEye On Demand, a rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing service, and business unit of Stratasys, Inc. has earned AS9100C certification. Achieving this international standard in the aviation, space and defense industries signifies that … [Read more...] about Redeye On Demand earns AS9100C certification
3D printing functional electronics into 3D printed parts
Revolutionary "Smart Wing" created for UAV model demonstrates groundbreaking technology from Stratasys and Optomec Engineers have inquired about the possibility of printing electronics onto products. Well, Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) and Optomec Inc. … [Read more...] about 3D printing functional electronics into 3D printed parts
Stratasys announces finalists in Extreme Redesign Contest
Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced the finalists for its Dimension brand's eighth annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. The global contest encourages students to submit an innovative product design, a redesign of an existing product, or … [Read more...] about Stratasys announces finalists in Extreme Redesign Contest