Objet Ltd., an innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing announced the commercial availability of a high temperature material (RGD525), available for use on Objet Connex500 and Eden500V 3D printers. This … [Read more...] about Objet launches high temperature material combining thermal functionality with dimensional stability
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Is Huntsman leaving the additive manufacturing industry?
With 3D Systems Corp. (DDD) acquisition of the Advanced Materials Division of Huntsman Corp., specifically the RenShape® stereolithography print materials and Digitalis® rapid manufacturing 3D printer, it would appear so. 3D Systems bought this … [Read more...] about Is Huntsman leaving the additive manufacturing industry?
Objet showcases dental 3d printing materials
Objet Ltd., an innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, demonstrated the benefits of adding 3D printing to the dental workflow at the International Expodental Rome. Objet presented the new Bio-Compatible … [Read more...] about Objet showcases dental 3d printing materials
Rapid prototyping a digital multimeter–a case study
Redfish Instruments develops electronic devices that function in tandem with the Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod-touch. Management claims that the iDVM device is the world’s first iPhone, iPad, and iPod-touch enabled digital multimeter that wirelessly … [Read more...] about Rapid prototyping a digital multimeter–a case study
Register for Additive Manufacturing Users Group conference
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced that online registration is now available for its 2012 conference, which will be held in Costa Mesa, California, from April 22 – 26, 2012. The users group conference, now in its 24th year, is … [Read more...] about Register for Additive Manufacturing Users Group conference
Tips on selecting the right rapid prototyping machine
With more than 40 additive manufacturing systems to choose from, from 3D printers to sophisticated SLA/SLS, and FDM systems, how do you narrow that down to a reasonable number without reading every brochure on every system? The Make Parts Fast … [Read more...] about Tips on selecting the right rapid prototyping machine
A Multitude of Materials for Additive Manufacturing
Hundreds of materials are available for additive manufacturing systems. Each offers different capabilities to meet your form, fit, and function needs. For the most part, each vendor of an AM machine offers materials that function best with that … [Read more...] about A Multitude of Materials for Additive Manufacturing
Stereolithography – Shaping Resins
In 1986, inventor Charles W. Hull developed a “solid imaging process” known as stereolithography, which initiated the rapid prototyping revolution. Stereolithography (SLA) builds three-dimensional models out of liquid photosensitive polymers that … [Read more...] about Stereolithography – Shaping Resins
Quickparts® offers Accura® PEAK™
Accura® PEAK™ material is an advanced stereolithography resin designed for optimal performance, accuracy and stability during prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures and humidity. It produces rigid and stable parts that can withstand adverse … [Read more...] about Quickparts® offers Accura® PEAK™
How GM uses rapid prototyping technology
Deep inside the GM Design building, an elite team fashions components, intricate sub assembles and entire scale model cars from three-dimensional rapid prototyping manufacturing equipment. The Rapid Prototype Laboratory features two fabrication … [Read more...] about How GM uses rapid prototyping technology