We recently completed a handbook on additive manufacturing. It will appear in the August issue of Design World. One of the things I became reaquainted with from working on this project is just how many options you have for rapidly prototyping (or … [Read more...] about You have choices
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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
WIth 3D printer and ABS-grade plastic, you can print your own folding stool
Increasingly, additive manufacturing vendors are demonstrating how their 3D printers can rapidly prototype functional objects. Objet Ltd., for example, recently demonstrated a full-size folding stool able to support over 100 kg (220 lb). Objet … [Read more...] about WIth 3D printer and ABS-grade plastic, you can print your own folding stool
A look at the latest 3D printers
Three additive manufacturing vendors recently introduced new printers. And even though a couple of these new printers can fit on a table, they can be used for rapid manufacturing applications. … [Read more...] about A look at the latest 3D printers
3D Systems acquires Alibre
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced that it acquired Alibre, Inc., a leading provider of affordable 3D design productivity solutions. Alibre delivers a suite of full parametric CAD solutions for makers and designers alike. Based in … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires Alibre
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
Biorobotics and Biomechanics Lab use 3D models to go beyond CAD
BRML’s interest in kinematics and mechanism design is motivated by the belief that many designers are overly dependent on computer-aided design tools and software results. In contrast, BRML focuses on asking meaningful questions and searching for … [Read more...] about Biorobotics and Biomechanics Lab use 3D models to go beyond CAD