The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced recipients of awards for excellence, service and technical skill. The awards were presented at the 24th annual users group conference in Costa Mesa, California. In its opening ceremonies, … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Recognizes Excellence
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Who has the best 3D printer?
With nearly 50 3D printer systems to choose from, including jetting; lamination; electron beam melting or direct metal deposition; photo curing; and sintering, how do you narrow that down to the best 3D printer for your needs? Introduced in 2010, the … [Read more...] about Who has the best 3D printer?
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Elects Board
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) is a unique group consisting of originators and users of additive manufacturing (AM) … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Elects Board
3D Systems Acquires Paramount Industries
When will the buying stop? Apparently not anytime soon. (Queen's song, Another one bites the dust, keeps ringing in my ears.) It looks like the 3D printing/additive manufacturing industry is going to be divided between two companies, 3D Systems … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Acquires Paramount Industries
GPI Prototype presents additive manufacturing technologies at Design & Manufacturing Texas
GPI Prototype will showcase and present its additive manufacturing capabilities at the Design & Manufacturing Texas show in Fort Worth, Texas March 14-15, 2012. GPI employees will be available to answer questions regarding additive manufacturing … [Read more...] about GPI Prototype presents additive manufacturing technologies at Design & Manufacturing Texas
The potential nightmare of “democratizing” 3D printing
In the 3D printing world, we are in a period of thinking only good things about this technology. However, for many engineers, the idea of “democratizing” the design and manufacture of parts brings up nightmare scenarios. For example, let’s say an … [Read more...] about The potential nightmare of “democratizing” 3D printing
Paramount Industries, Inc. achieves AS9100C certification
Paramount Industries, Inc., a world-class rapid product development, rapid manufacturing and rapid deployment company, announced the successful completion of an AS9100 REV C audit resulting in its Langhorne facility's achieving AS9100C certification. … [Read more...] about Paramount Industries, Inc. achieves AS9100C certification
Using an Easter Egg to play with architectural concepts of structure, light, and shadow
Fourfoursixsix, an acclaimed international architecture practice; EOS, a leading manufacturer of laser-sintering systems; and Ogle Models, makers of exquisite, cutting-edge models; are delighted to support the world’s biggest egg hunt this Easter. … [Read more...] about Using an Easter Egg to play with architectural concepts of structure, light, and shadow
Paramount Industries promotes high temperature laser sintering
More government agencies and manufacturers are sourcing laser sintering for direct part production. In contrast to traditional manufacturing methods, laser sintering can deliver plastic parts with highly complex geometries with impressive … [Read more...] about Paramount Industries promotes high temperature laser sintering
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