Bantam Tools, the desktop CNC manufacturer, is launching a new desktop CNC machine -- the Bantam Tools Explorer CNC Milling Machine. It weighs less than 50 pounds with power and portability in mind. It has a durable exoskeleton and the ability to run … [Read more...] about Bantam Tools introduces a portable CNC milling machine
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Innovating with additive manufacturing
The advantages of additive manufacturing (AM) best come in play when components are designed from the ground up specifically for this process. This fact is well-known. But how this aspect, combined with other optimization measures, can positively … [Read more...] about Innovating with additive manufacturing
3D printing makes it easy to develop tooling for production
Julliette Combe is a mechanical engineer. She began working on 3D printing during her master thesis on nano 3D printing. When she joined Formlabs, she first went into the business development team for product partnership and worked on custom products … [Read more...] about 3D printing makes it easy to develop tooling for production
Stratasys introduces new PolyJet 3D printing solutions for innovative design
Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, announced two new PolyJet 3D printers, the Stratasys J35 Pro and the Stratasys J55 Prime, along with new software solutions for research and packaging prototyping. The J35 … [Read more...] about Stratasys introduces new PolyJet 3D printing solutions for innovative design
Working with stainless steel in 3D printing
More 3D printing vendors are introducing metal materials for their systems. One popular metal, in particular, is stainless steel. This material offers a number of benefits to designers. We interviewed Felipe Castaneda, Creative Director at MakerBot, … [Read more...] about Working with stainless steel in 3D printing
3D printing in the Desert
Prodrive has a long history in motorsports, competing and winning its first event, the Qatar International Rally, in 1984. Since then, the company has won many titles across a range of motorsport disciplines. In 2021, the company entered the Dakar … [Read more...] about 3D printing in the Desert
Desktop Metal launches Studio System 2 for office metal parts 3D printing
Desktop Metal, a leader in mass production and turnkey additive manufacturing solutions, announced the launch of Studio System 2, a simple, office-friendly metal 3D printer that offers customers an easy way to print metal parts in low volumes for … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal launches Studio System 2 for office metal parts 3D printing
Google ATAP uses 3D printing to design brand-new tech experiences for “ambient computing”
At Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group, problem-solving is key. “Our team is really looking for solutions. We’re always searching and exploring new technologies, but in the end the most important thing is application-driven … [Read more...] about Google ATAP uses 3D printing to design brand-new tech experiences for “ambient computing”
How to make 3D printed micro parts with zero compromises
When you have a need for micro-sized parts, one 3D printer that can meet this need is the Tera 250 AM system, from Nanofabrica. Like other 3D printers, this additive system is agile and flexible. The need for tooling is usually minimal so designs can … [Read more...] about How to make 3D printed micro parts with zero compromises
How to make predictions in additive manufacturing with simulation apps
Engineers at the Industrial Technology Research Institute built a simulation app that can be used to predict the performance of laser powder bed fusion, an additive manufacturing process. The app saves time and money during the additive manufacturing … [Read more...] about How to make predictions in additive manufacturing with simulation apps
