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Additive manufacturing helps build a system that blends multiple solar technologies

February 10, 2015 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

A debate is going on in the additive manufacturing and manufacturing world, with some proponents pushing for the elimination of traditional manufacturing methods (such as CNCs and injection molding) in favor of solely additive manufacturing. For … [Read more...]

Get the latest 3D printing developments at the AMUG and RAPID Conferencess

January 22, 2015 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

For the professional user of additive manufacturing systems, there are two key conferences. This year, the first one up is The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Education & Training Conference, which will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, … [Read more...]

3d printing injection molds slashes prototype lead time by 40%

January 20, 2015 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

The Italian division of international consumer goods giant, Unilever, has cut lead times for prototype parts by 40% since introducing Stratasys’ PolyJet 3D printing technology into its manufacturing process. Using 3D printed injection molding tools, … [Read more...]

Additive manufacturing–your way

November 26, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

It looks like Stratasys is also working on increasing the efficiency of design to 3D print experience. It has developed a customer-focused Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem designed to help you design and manufacture better products, your way. The … [Read more...]

Wearable power charger gets to market faster with injection molding

October 15, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Young innovators are discovering interesting ways to power wearable devices. This latest invention, AMPY, is a winner of Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award. Not only can it give your smart wearable tech a power boost when batteries run low, it can help … [Read more...]

SLA 3D printing helps Todd Herremans improve his work-outs

August 20, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Todd Herremans, a NFL offensive guard for the Philadelphia Eagles, is no newcomer to working out. He trains rigorously to maintain top physical form and is always looking for ways to improve his work-outs. To improve hand strength and dexterity, Todd … [Read more...]

Proto Labs Cool Idea! winner launches Kickstarter campaign

August 19, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

A couple of months ago, we published a story on an innovative thruster that can be used to remotely operate underwater vehicles and small surface vessels for aquatic exploration. One of the defining features of this thruster is that it is an … [Read more...]

FineLine Prototyping acquired by Proto Labs

August 4, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

A couple of months ago, we reported that Proto Labs acquired FineLine Prototyping, Inc. a leading provider of additive manufacturing services. This move enables Proto Labs to offer a wider range of prototyping services, now that it has added additive … [Read more...]

How to create molds in less than 24 hours with 3D printing

June 3, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Whale, a leading manufacturer of water and heating systems for mobile applications, has slashed its lead times for the production of injection mold tools for prototype parts by up to 97% since introducing Stratasys 3D printing into its tooling … [Read more...]

Proto Labs to launch liquid silicone rubber injection molding process

March 20, 2014 By Leslie Langnau 2 Comments

At BIOMEDevice Boston at the Boston Convention & Expo Center, March 26-27, 2014, Proto Labs will announce that their liquid silicone rubber injection molding process is available through their Protomold Injection Molding Service. Liquid silicone … [Read more...]