TCT Show + Personalize is the UK's leading additive manufacturing, 3D printing and product development technology show, and in 2013 the event is boasting a first, as it is welcoming the RepRap community to set up camp in a dedicated space on the show … [Read more...] about TCT Show + Personalize 2013 to host dedicated RepRap 3D Printing Hub
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Record attendance at 2013 RAPID Conference on 3D printing
More than 2,500 attendees turned out for the 2013 RAPID Conference and Exposition, almost doubling last year’s attendance and reflecting widespread excitement about 3D printing and additive manufacturing, according to event organizer … [Read more...] about Record attendance at 2013 RAPID Conference on 3D printing
3D Systems announces Geomagic Solutions
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) is combining its integrated design-to-manufacturing software tools under its Geomagic Solutions brand. This brand will include 3D Systems’ comprehensive reverse engineering tools together with its affordable mechanical CAD, … [Read more...] about 3D Systems announces Geomagic Solutions
Creating a life-saving skull plate with Geomagic technology
According to recent news, the FDA recently approved the use of a biocompatible form of PEEK for medical applications. This application tells how medical researchers used Geomagic 3D technology, including haptic devices, to design a life-saving skull … [Read more...] about Creating a life-saving skull plate with Geomagic technology
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Announces Keynote Speaker
Agenda for twenty-fifth conference to stress education and training. The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced that its keynote address will spotlight a major barrier to success: corporate cultures that are polarized with a … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Announces Keynote Speaker
“Drawing on a napkin” reaches the 3rd dimension
Now I’ve seen it all. Who would have thought about using a pen as a 3D printer to develop 3 dimensional objects? Or, for the engineer, taking drawing on a napkin into the world of 3 dimensions. Apparently, Peter Dilworth, Co-Founder and CEO of … [Read more...] about “Drawing on a napkin” reaches the 3rd dimension
Geomagic Freeform 3D scanning software reveals the face of King Richard III
Geomagic®, a global company providing 3D technology for digital reality, announced that the Geomagic Freeform software is the software behind the facial reconstruction of the remains of King Richard III. Researchers confirmed that bones found … [Read more...] about Geomagic Freeform 3D scanning software reveals the face of King Richard III
3D Systems delivers GO!MODEL for Creaform’s GO!SCAN 3D scanner
3D Systems announced the availability of Go!MODEL, a simple and powerful 3D reverse engineering and design tool developed in partnership with portable 3D measurement solutions specialist Creaform, specifically for their newly released Go!SCAN 3D … [Read more...] about 3D Systems delivers GO!MODEL for Creaform’s GO!SCAN 3D scanner
Geomagic Releases Version 2013 of its Scanning and Metrology Product Lines
Geomagic®, a global company providing 3D technology for digital reality, announced the availability of the 2013 versions of its Geomagic Qualify®, Geomagic Qualify® Probe, Geomagic Studio® and Geomagic Wrap®, which transform scan and probe data into … [Read more...] about Geomagic Releases Version 2013 of its Scanning and Metrology Product Lines
Geomagic Spark–a New Approach to Designing from Scan Data
One of the trends in additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is an acceleration of useful tools that capture data more easily and convert it to 3D CAD data, for later build on a 3D printer. One of the more interesting recent releases is … [Read more...] about Geomagic Spark–a New Approach to Designing from Scan Data