MINNEAPOLIS, MN - A urethral sling introducer is a tool used by surgeons to place a sling around the bladder and/or the urethra to treat stress incontinence. The introducer must fit well in the surgeon’s hand and provide the proper torque to easily … [Read more...] about Diversified Plastics Designs Component for Urethral Sling Systems
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An Unlikely Partnership: Elegant Dining and Prototyping
For as long as she can remember, fashion designer Kathy Minns has been passionate on the subject of a finely set table and the way in which the right combination and placement of pieces – dishes, silverware, glasses, flowers and other decorative … [Read more...] about An Unlikely Partnership: Elegant Dining and Prototyping
Explore Rapid Manufacturing
The latest news and developments in rapid manufacturing will be on display at the RAPID conference and exposition.The RAPID conference and exposition is one of the larger shows on rapid and additive manufacturing technologies. It will be held at the … [Read more...] about Explore Rapid Manufacturing
3M Saves Thousands Using Laser Scanning Processes
When engineers at 3M’s Occupational Health and Environmental Safety division started designing a new face shield for welders, they realized they needed to improve aesthetics and needed new CAD data to revise the model. Trial and error methods were … [Read more...] about 3M Saves Thousands Using Laser Scanning Processes
A1 Technologies Launches RapMan 3D Printer
London, UK - A1 Technologies has just launched the revolutionary RapMan, a cutting-edge 3D printer that is also highly affordable. Until now, the lowest cost 3D printer has been the SD300, which builds good solid models out of layers of PVC sheet. … [Read more...] about A1 Technologies Launches RapMan 3D Printer
Surfware Announces SURFCAM Gallery Contest Winners
CAMARILLO, CA - Surfware, Inc., developer of SURFCAM Velocity CAD/CAM systems Powered by TrueMill, announced three winners of the SURFCAM Gallery Contest. All contestants’ entries can now be seen on the SURFCAM Gallery. “The SURFCAM Gallery contest … [Read more...] about Surfware Announces SURFCAM Gallery Contest Winners
ROMER Inc. Rolls Out OMEGA Reverse Engineering Solution
Wixom, MI - ROMER Inc. announces the rollout of the OMEGA portable measuring arm, their most economical tool for multi-purpose non-contact measurement to date. The product will be demonstrated in the Hexagon Booth 3600 at the WESTEC 2009 Exhibition, … [Read more...] about ROMER Inc. Rolls Out OMEGA Reverse Engineering Solution
New CEO for Objet Geometries
Rehovot, Israel – Objet Geometries Ltd. announced that printing technologies pioneer David Reis has been named President and CEO, effective immediately. He assumes the role from Adina Shorr, who steps down after six successful years at the … [Read more...] about New CEO for Objet Geometries
3D Systems Announces Dental Solutions Marketing Alliance with Dreve GmbH
ROCK HILL, SC – 3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: TDSC) announced that it has agreed with Dreve ProDiMed GmbH to develop, market and sell turnkey Digital Dental Manufacturing Solutions. Dreve is a global leader in the development of silicones and … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Announces Dental Solutions Marketing Alliance with Dreve GmbH
Corn: It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore
Normally, when nature produces polymers, they are strings of protein like keratin or polypeptides. Now, however, with help from companies like NatureWorks LLC, a subsidiary of Cargill, starch from corn is being turned into a different kind of … [Read more...] about Corn: It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore