Rapid Prototyping started out as a tool for large OEMs in aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. In the next few years, it may become standard procedure for plastics processors large and small. You can use a variety of processes to obtain a … [Read more...] about Discover the Secrets of Selective Laser Sintering
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Multi-Jet Modeling Helps Rush New Design to Market
Today hearing instruments have become so small,” said Cameron Hay, Unitron Hearing president and CEO, “that controls are being reduced to a size where the targeted audience has trouble using them.” The product’s small size provides a challenge for … [Read more...] about Multi-Jet Modeling Helps Rush New Design to Market
New Materials for Laser Sintering
High-performance polymers are viewed as key materials of the future. They are well-suited for numerous applications including aviation and medical because of a combination of properties such as flame retardance, light weight, high tensile strength, … [Read more...] about New Materials for Laser Sintering
Optical Advances Speed Rapid Prototyping
Rapid prototyping leverages computer aided designs (CAD) create in a relatively short time a three-dimensional object that once may have taken months to fabricate. Now, advances in lasers and optics are making such systems easier and faster to … [Read more...] about Optical Advances Speed Rapid Prototyping
University Race Team Uses Sintered Engine System
Duraform PA plastic withstands challenging environments — including under-the-hood applications in motorsports. With high strength plus heat and chemical resistance, the PA plastic is a tough material for custom manufacturing of end-use parts.Oregon … [Read more...] about University Race Team Uses Sintered Engine System
GPI Expands Offerings with Direct Metal Laser-Sintering System from EOS
Krailling/Munich, Germany, and Novi, MI, -- EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems announced that Galloway Plastics Inc. (GPI) is using an EOSINT M 270 direct metal laser-sintering (DMLS) system as part of a larger business strategy to support the … [Read more...] about GPI Expands Offerings with Direct Metal Laser-Sintering System from EOS
DSM Somos’ TetraShell™ Software
DSM Somos® introduced a new software application allowing SL users to create light-weight prototypes having enhanced structural integrity. Based on patented technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), TetraShell™ hollow build software … [Read more...] about DSM Somos’ TetraShell™ Software
Custom Parts Help Advance Special Camera
Material development is a key focus for rapid prototyping companies. ”Increasingly, engineers want to use parts produced by a rapid prototyping system in their production applications,” noted Patrick Hunter, vice president, sales and marketing, … [Read more...] about Custom Parts Help Advance Special Camera
ZoomRP.com Adds SLA and SLS Products
VALENCIA, CA -- ZoomRP.com announces the addition of two additional fast delivery products - SLA White and SLS White prototype parts. ZoomRP.com was launched in September, offering fast-turn PolyJet White parts fabricated and shipped the day of the … [Read more...] about ZoomRP.com Adds SLA and SLS Products
Dr. Paul Jacobs to be Keynote Speaker at the 2009 3DS Users Group Conference
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-- The 3DS Users Group (3DSUG) announces Dr. Paul Jacobs will be the keynote speaker at the 2009 Annual 3DSUG Conference to be held March 15-19, 2009 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Florida. Dr. Jacobs will address the 3DS Users Group … [Read more...] about Dr. Paul Jacobs to be Keynote Speaker at the 2009 3DS Users Group Conference