3D Systems continues to acquire companies in the rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing arena. The latest is its acquisition of Accelerated Technologies, Inc. (“ATI”), a Texas based provider of custom parts services. Said a company … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires Accelerated Technologies Inc.
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Quickparts offers Somos NeXt material for stereolithography
Quickparts (http://www.quickparts.com), one of North America's largest providers of custom designed parts, ranging from rapid prototyping to plastic injection molding, recently announced the availability of Somos NeXt, an extremely durable … [Read more...] about Quickparts offers Somos NeXt material for stereolithography
An Alternative to Laser Curing: DLP
The recent introduction of a rapid prototyping machine that leverages consumer technology in the form of Digital Light Processing (DLP) may challenge the dominance of lasers for curing resins. For some photopolymer curing applications, lasers … [Read more...] about An Alternative to Laser Curing: DLP
AM Materials Standouts
There are several material manufacturers that top the charts in terms of offering outstanding products for the additive manufacturing community.DSM Somos is one such company that continually cranks out new and innovative materials that improve part … [Read more...] about AM Materials Standouts
3D Systems Sponsors BRAMMO ‘Green’ Motorcycle
ROCK HILL, SC - 3D Systems (NASDAQ: TDSC) announced its sponsorship of the BRAMMO “EMPulse RR” electric racing motorcycle to be unveiled at the US Grand Prix in Monterey, California. This innovative ‘green’ motorcycle, built with SLA ® bodypanels … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Sponsors BRAMMO ‘Green’ Motorcycle
‘ZBuilder Ultra’ Rapid Prototype Machine from Z Corporation
ANAHEIM, Calif., USA, May 18, 2010 – Z Corporation introduces a rapid prototyping machine that builds high-end functional prototypes at one-third of the price of machines with comparable performance. The ZBuilder™ Ultra will be available … [Read more...] about ‘ZBuilder Ultra’ Rapid Prototype Machine from Z Corporation
New Accura® Bluestone Material For Rapid Prototyping
Quickparts announces the availability of Bluestone, a stereolithography material for rapid prototyping. Bluestone is an accurate, strong, high temperature material that can be used across many industries for nearly any digital manufacturing project, … [Read more...] about New Accura® Bluestone Material For Rapid Prototyping
Quickparts Celebrates 10 Years
Atlanta, GA – Quickparts recently celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the company. Quickparts was launched in January, 2000 with the intention of defragmenting the very fragmented process of outsourcing custom designs for rapid prototyping … [Read more...] about Quickparts Celebrates 10 Years
American Precision Prototyping Becomes First 3Dproparts(TM) Preferred Channel Partner
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- 3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:TDSC) announced that American Precision Prototyping, LLC ("APP") has joined its 3Dproparts(TM) network. APP, which is already an authorized 3D Systems Preferred Service Provider, operates multiple 3D … [Read more...] about American Precision Prototyping Becomes First 3Dproparts(TM) Preferred Channel Partner
Tips for Selecting a Rapid Prototyping System
Here is a close look at the rapid prototyping system selection process used by one group of engineers at Novartis Pharma Technical Research and Development. Several methods exist that will help you match the right rapid prototyping system with your … [Read more...] about Tips for Selecting a Rapid Prototyping System