In this constantly shifting industry, it can be a challenge to keep up with all the changes and developments of who is offering what in the way of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Tuan Tranpham, Referral Channel Manager at Objet Inc., has … [Read more...] about Making sense of the 3D printing, additive manufacturing industry
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3D printing helps prototype car that will travel faster than a bullet
The BLOODHOUND Project is an international education initiative focused around a 1,000 mph World Land Speed Record attempt. The core aim is to inspire young people to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM subjects) … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps prototype car that will travel faster than a bullet
Swansea University invests in Renishaw’s additive manufacturing technology
Renishaw, the global engineering technologies company, announced the sale of an AM250 laser melting additive manufacturing machine to Swansea University, one of the UK’s top research universities. The AM250 allows the construction of fully dense, … [Read more...] about Swansea University invests in Renishaw’s additive manufacturing technology
Selective laser melting for Titanium
Directed Manufacturing, Inc. (DMI), Pflugerville, TX , a leading 3D printing rapid manufacturing company for production of plastic and metal parts, components and assemblies, announced the purchase of a Renishaw AM 250. The selective laser melting … [Read more...] about Selective laser melting for Titanium
13 Key developments in the 3D printing industry
Whatever you label it--3D printing (3DP) or additive manufacturing (AM)—scientists, researchers, and key industry experts are saying that this technology will become the most strategic and most used in this century. While much development and … [Read more...] about 13 Key developments in the 3D printing industry
Cideas adds 3D Systems sPRO TM 60 HD HS to its lineup
The laser-sintering portion of the additive manufacturing, 3D printer industry is showing signs of strong growth, especially in the aerospace, automotive, medical and some consumer product markets. Several European laser-sintering companies have … [Read more...] about Cideas adds 3D Systems sPRO TM 60 HD HS to its lineup
Renishaw shows its additive manufacturing systems at RAPID
Renishaw's new laser melting additive manufacturing process produces fully dense metal parts from 3D CAD data using a high-powered fiber laser. Parts are built layer by layer, in thicknesses ranging from 20 to 100 microns, using a range of fine metal … [Read more...] about Renishaw shows its additive manufacturing systems at RAPID
Wohlers Associates 2012 report shows 30% growth for additive manufacturing
Wohlers Associates, Inc. published the Wohlers Report 2012, an in-depth analysis of additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing worldwide. This new edition marks the 17th consecutive year of its publication. The report is thorough and comprehensive; … [Read more...] about Wohlers Associates 2012 report shows 30% growth for additive manufacturing
3D Printing technology helps build service robot exoskeleton
While Festo’s ExoHand was primarily developed to assist older employees handle repetitive assembly tasks in industry that can only be performed by humans, it is also a pioneer innovation in the area of service robotics, such as rehabilitation. In … [Read more...] about 3D Printing technology helps build service robot exoskeleton
AMUG recognizes 3D printer/AM experts
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) is not the same conference it was last year, or even a few years ago. This is the conference you want to attend if you want to learn more about operating, using, exploring, specifying, or justifying the … [Read more...] about AMUG recognizes 3D printer/AM experts