The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced that online registration is now available for its 2013 conference, which will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, from April 14 – 18, 2013. The users group conference, now in its 25th year, … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Conference, Register now
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3D printing and the “next industrial revolution”
According to Chris Anderson, “Makers” will be the next, or third, industrial revolution. (Anderson recently published his third book: Makers: The New Industrial Revolution.) Lots of pundits and bloggers have forecast that manufacturing, as we know … [Read more...] about 3D printing and the “next industrial revolution”
Will 3D printers go home?
Will 3D printers become the newest must-have home accessory or not? This debate has lately taken on a zealous edge. I think both sides are missing an obvious point. Take a look at the average engineering office. How many … [Read more...] about Will 3D printers go home?
Another choice for 3D printing in metal laser sintering: Renishaw
Directed Manufacturing, Inc. (DMI), Pflugerville, TX, is a leading 3D printing, rapid manufacturing company that produces plastic and metal parts, components, and assemblies. It recently purchased a Renishaw AM 250. Noted Alex, Fima, president of … [Read more...] about Another choice for 3D printing in metal laser sintering: Renishaw
Software and hardware suite enable higher quality 3D printing of metal parts
Sigma Labs, Inc. (SGLB) recently announced PrintRite3D™ – a cutting-edge software and hardware suite of products that enables production of higher quality 3D printing of metal parts for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, oil and gas, … [Read more...] about Software and hardware suite enable higher quality 3D printing of metal parts
More 3D printing in metals—Ex One introduces the M-Flex 3D Printing System
The Ex One Company (ExOne), North Huntingdon, Pa., is another 3d printing, additive manufacturing company for the industrial sector. It introduced its newest state-of-the-art 3D printer at the recent 2012 International Machine Technology Show in … [Read more...] about More 3D printing in metals—Ex One introduces the M-Flex 3D Printing System
Constructing a Cubesat using additive manufacturing
The use of Windform® XT and additive manufacturing (AM)/3D printing (3DP) technology demonstrates the fast adaptability and freedom of design possible in nearly any field. For the developers of the RAMPART Cube Sat, the use of this material and … [Read more...] about Constructing a Cubesat using additive manufacturing
3D printing and additive manufacturing initiative come to Ohio
Congratulations to Youngstown, Ohio, the new home of the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII). As someone who lives and works in Ohio, this is great news for the state. If you have not heard, the U.S. Department of Commerce … [Read more...] about 3D printing and additive manufacturing initiative come to Ohio
Additive Manufacturing–A better way to create conformal cooling channels
The additive manufacturing technology, laser sintering, is a faster, lower cost way to install conformal cooling channels into your mold tooling parts. By Tim Ruffner – VP New Business Development / Marketing Manager, GPI Prototype & … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing–A better way to create conformal cooling channels
SME has key role in National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will be playing an integral role in the new National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Department of Defense in Youngstown, Ohio. The $30 … [Read more...] about SME has key role in National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
