Automotive companies constantly seek to improve vehicle operating efficiency and thus improve fuel efficiency, especially in light of the ongoing upward climb in gas prices. Improving efficiency, however, is no longer easy; the low hanging fruit has … [Read more...] about Axle manufacturer “sees” its way to a better design that enables better fuel efficiency
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MCAD Technologies to sell Objet 3D printing systems
MCAD Technologies, a leading product development software solutions provider, and Objet Geometries Ltd., an innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing have signed a partnership allowing MCAD Technologies to … [Read more...] about MCAD Technologies to sell Objet 3D printing systems
MIT’s Fabrication Labs enable users to solve problems
Subtractive manufacturing plays key role in the Labs Sherry Lassiter, program manager at MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms, defines their Fab Labs, or fabrication labs, as “basically, playrooms on digital hormones.” Since 2002, she and her … [Read more...] about MIT’s Fabrication Labs enable users to solve problems
How copying could get home-use 3D printing in trouble
I’ve learned not to say that some new idea or technical innovation won’t happen. Take the “home-use 3D printer market,” for example. At some point, it will become an item almost as ubiquitous as the home PC printer (who knows, someone might take the … [Read more...] about How copying could get home-use 3D printing in trouble
EOS makes a move for more US business
With the strategic partership between Integra and ALM, EOS can deliver complete custom digital manufacturing solutions, including integrated platforms, materials, and services. Advanced Laser Materials (ALM) announced it has entered into a … [Read more...] about EOS makes a move for more US business
A look at trends in rapid prototyping
If you attend the 3D Systems User Group (3DSUG) conference next week (April 3-7), you can hear Dr. Ofer Shochet, executive vice president, Objet Geometries Ltd., discuss new trends for rapid prototyping. Dr. Shochet will talk about the latest … [Read more...] about A look at trends in rapid prototyping
QuickCutCNC™ Online Interactive Quoting system now detects threaded holes
Quickparts®, a 3D Systems company (NASDAQ: TDSC), announced further enhancements to QuickCutCNC™. This rapid CNC machining service, launched by Quickparts®, now has the ability to automatically identify and quote threaded holes as part of the … [Read more...] about QuickCutCNC™ Online Interactive Quoting system now detects threaded holes
Stratasys offers a better way to dispose of spent rapid prototyping material carriers
Stratasys, (NASDAQ: SSYS) a maker of additive manufacturing machines for prototyping and producing plastic parts, announced two more programs in its environmental stewardship initiative, announced last year. The programs include an ambitious … [Read more...] about Stratasys offers a better way to dispose of spent rapid prototyping material carriers
RAPID 2011; Simthsonian Curator and founding fathers of additive manufacturing to speak
A Smithsonian curator and the CEOs of four companies who have pioneered the development of additive manufacturing will be featured speakers at RAPID 2011 Conference & Exposition in conjunction with the 3D Imaging event, at the Hyatt Regency in … [Read more...] about RAPID 2011; Simthsonian Curator and founding fathers of additive manufacturing to speak
Does our Industry Need Yet Another Term? Yes!
Scott Crump, CEO, StratasysHave you heard that many players in our industry have agreed to adopt a standard term — “additive manufacturing” — to describe the basic, generic process of creating either a finished good or … [Read more...] about Does our Industry Need Yet Another Term? Yes!