Deep inside the GM Design building, an elite team fashions components, intricate sub assembles and entire scale model cars from three-dimensional rapid prototyping manufacturing equipment. The Rapid Prototype Laboratory features two fabrication … [Read more...] about How GM uses rapid prototyping technology
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3D Systems introduces ProJet 6000 3D Printer to Japan
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) introduced a faster, professional grade 3D Printer, the ProJet™ 6000 series, at the Design Engineering & Manufacturing Solutions Expo, DMS 2011 held June 22–24th, in the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, Tokyo, … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces ProJet 6000 3D Printer to Japan
Stratasys reports record year for system shipments
It looks like the Additive Manufacturing market is growing. Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) marked its ninth consecutive year as unit market leader in the additive manufacturing / 3D printing industry, according to Wohlers Report 2011. Published by … [Read more...] about Stratasys reports record year for system shipments
Z Corporation technology streamlines development of Local Motors’ open source custom cars
Local Motors, the audacious company bringing mass-customization to the auto industry, is using Z Corporation technology to streamline development of its open source custom cars. The Phoenix-based company, spotlighted last week by the president, … [Read more...] about Z Corporation technology streamlines development of Local Motors’ open source custom cars
How to bring Senior Citizens into the digital age
A recent student project concerned how to create a computer system that is ‘user friendly’ for senior citizens. Here’s one student’s interesting approach using rapid prototyping to get the idea across. Many senior citizens struggle with this … [Read more...] about How to bring Senior Citizens into the digital age
Know the risks before targeting the 3D printer “maker” market
The "maker" market, "citizen designer" market, is hot. For some vendors of professional Additive Manufacturing (AM) machines, it is the perfect opportunity to grow and build the AM market. Other vendors are not convinced that pursuing this market is … [Read more...] about Know the risks before targeting the 3D printer “maker” market
New Bits from Bytes printer lets you experience “personal manufacturing”
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) launched a new desktop 3D Printer, the BfB™ 3000 plus at RAPID 2011. This affordable printer ($3900) is available for immediate delivery. According to 3D Systems, this printer opens up a new world of creativity. Quick and … [Read more...] about New Bits from Bytes printer lets you experience “personal manufacturing”
Autodesk 123D: For those interested in exploring personal manufacturing
While Autodesk 123D is targeted at those who have no experience with CAD (and who are now being labeled as "makers"), there’s no reason engineers with one of the “maker” type 3D printers, such as MakerBot, RapMan, and others could not use it. … [Read more...] about Autodesk 123D: For those interested in exploring personal manufacturing
Trek accelerates design cycles with 3D printer
Award-winning bicycle manufacturer now produces four times as many prototypes as before while speeding time to market. Prototyping plays a crucial role in all phases of Trek’s product development cycles. Industrial designers, mechanical engineers, … [Read more...] about Trek accelerates design cycles with 3D printer
A closer look at Z Corp, at RAPID
Z Corporation will demonstrate a range of 3D printing and 3D laser scanning technologies at this year’s RAPID 2011 Conference & Exposition in booth #404. From ZPrinters that pump out multicolor concept models, to ZBuilder Ultra rapid … [Read more...] about A closer look at Z Corp, at RAPID