The good news is that the spotlight is definitely on additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, primarily because of the newest hobbyist systems that cost $1600 and less. The bad news is that this attention could lead to disappointment (again) for … [Read more...] about Is convenience the killer app for additive manufacturing technologies?
Rapid MFG
Supercharging the design cycle with 3D
Winning racer for Mercedes-Benz is designed in 35 days with the help of 3D printing in ABS plastic. After working for just under a year at RENNtech, a shop that specializes in tuning and enhancing performance for European-made cars, … [Read more...] about Supercharging the design cycle with 3D
Wohlers reports 3D printing industry growth of 24.1%
Wohlers Associates, Inc. has published Wohlers Report 2011, an annual global study on the additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing state of the industry. The new report documents the latest developments in additive manufacturing technologies, … [Read more...] about Wohlers reports 3D printing industry growth of 24.1%
How to justify the cost of a rapid prototyping system
By Chris Hoins, Controller, Stratasys, Inc. To designers, engineers and product managers, the value of additive manufacturing machines for rapid prototyping is unquestionable. Yet, in spite of the obvious value, it may not be clear how to convince … [Read more...] about How to justify the cost of a rapid prototyping system
Why is 3D printing for the home so hot?
Here's an interesting video showing why so many people are so interested in 3D printing for home use. Rapid prototying of the Future … [Read more...] about Why is 3D printing for the home so hot?
3D Systems acquires The3dStudio.com
All of this acquisition is part of the plan for 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC), a four-pronged approach to serve the 3D printing market. One part of this approach involves "Demoticrization," which for 3D Systems means opening up the potential … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires The3dStudio.com
Rapid prototyping speeds optical research
Eye-Com Corporation develops eye-tracking technology that improves and save lives, supports research, and changes human-technology interaction. Over the past decade, through diligent research and product development by management and diverse … [Read more...] about Rapid prototyping speeds optical research
Creaform partners with Geomagic
Creaform, a leader in 3D portable optical measurement technologies and 3D engineering services, announced a new partnership with Geomagic. From now on, CBD’s Gemini and MegaCapturor ditigizers will be bundled with Geomagic Wrap 12. The Creaform 3D … [Read more...] about Creaform partners with Geomagic
The killer app for 3D printing: people who just want to make things
Everyone is wondering what will be the great application that will propel rapid prototyping/ 3D printing into a huge industry. The answer is people who just want to make things. While the 3D/DC conference in Washington recently was focused on … [Read more...] about The killer app for 3D printing: people who just want to make things
Stratasys acquires 3D printer maker, Solidscape
Additive manufacturing system maker Stratasys, (NASDAQ: SSYS), has acquired Solidscape, Inc. for $38 million plus certain purchase price adjustments. New Hampshire-based Solidscape is a manufacturer of 3D printers serving investment casting … [Read more...] about Stratasys acquires 3D printer maker, Solidscape