Industrial Plastic Fabrications (IPF) bought its first Objet 3D printer four years ago, and now the company has 360 customers. Today, IPF offers a range of machining and fabricating services using varied technologies, but all its rapid prototyping/3D … [Read more...] about UK-based service bureau highlights simultaneous multi-part 3D printing
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3D printing’s stellar, amazing year
What a year 3D printing technology had in 2011! This approximately 25 year-old industry is enjoying a second round of “good buzz” thanks in large part to what have been labeled personal sized, hobby, or Maker units and the media fascination … [Read more...] about 3D printing’s stellar, amazing year
And the winner is…
For the past several years, Make Parts Fast parent magazine, Design World, has held a Leadership In Engineering competition among various companies in various industries. Winners are chosen by you, our audience. The guidelines for your choice are … [Read more...] about And the winner is…
3D printing functional guitar amplification devices
Fishman Acoustic Amplification works with the world's top instrument builders, artists and retailers. Using its Objet desktop 3D printer, the designers can print mechanically accurate guitar amplification device prototypes that customers can't tell … [Read more...] about 3D printing functional guitar amplification devices
If you draw it, will it “print”?
The processes involved in Additive manufacturing (AM), including 3D printing, stereolithography, polyjet, and fused filament fabrication, all promise design freedom. This technology has not replaced traditional manufacturing yet. So, many parts will … [Read more...] about If you draw it, will it “print”?
Introducing VisiJet® Black for 3D printing
3D Systems Corp. (NYSE:DDD) introduced VisiJet® Black, a new black colored print material for its ProJet™ 6000 unit, which is capable of printing functional and snap-fit plastic parts. This high-performance, accurate print material will be available … [Read more...] about Introducing VisiJet® Black for 3D printing
Two new 3D printing materials from 3D Systems
Accura® ClearVue™, from 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) is a durable, ultra clear 3D printing material with Polycarbonate and ABS properties for snap-fit applications. Parts made from it will be on display at EuroMold November 29th – December 2nd, … [Read more...] about Two new 3D printing materials from 3D Systems
For 3D Systems, the key was materials
3D Systems’ recent acquisition of Huntsman’s RenShape SLA materials helped increase the materials portfolio for the additive manufacturing company. The deal also included the purchase of the Araldite®Digitalis 3D additive fabrication machine. I … [Read more...] about For 3D Systems, the key was materials
Single-serve boutique benefits from multi-serve service bureau capabilities
SuppServe, a boutique package design firm located in northern California, specializes in single-serve dispensing systems. The company is dedicated to simplifying the delivery methods of a variety of common products that are sold in bulk and require … [Read more...] about Single-serve boutique benefits from multi-serve service bureau capabilities
3D Printing used to prototype dashboard of the StreetScooter
The StreetScooter is the result of a consortium of no less than 80 companies united to develop an affordable electric car with a 120 km range target. This project focused on developing a vehicle that was environmentally sustainable, low cost, and … [Read more...] about 3D Printing used to prototype dashboard of the StreetScooter