3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) released additional materials and secondary finishing capabilities through QuickCutCNC™. The rapid CNC machining service, launched by Quickparts®, has added brass and aluminum to the list of plastic and metal … [Read more...] about New materials for subtractive prototyping
Subtractive Fabrication
Subtractive prototyping with plastic
When you think of plastic materials for rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing processes probably come to mind. But subtractive prototyping can work with plastic materials too. The main benefit is that you are working with an end-use material. … [Read more...] about Subtractive prototyping with plastic
You have choices
We recently completed a handbook on additive manufacturing. It will appear in the August issue of Design World. One of the things I became reaquainted with from working on this project is just how many options you have for rapidly prototyping (or … [Read more...] about You have choices
Tips on selecting material for machining
In a previous Protomold Design Tip, we discussed rapid injection molding as an inexpensive way of trying out different materials before committing to a resin for full-scale production. In that tip we suggested using material spec sheets to narrow the … [Read more...] about Tips on selecting material for machining
How to justify the cost of a rapid prototyping system
By Chris Hoins, Controller, Stratasys, Inc. To designers, engineers and product managers, the value of additive manufacturing machines for rapid prototyping is unquestionable. Yet, in spite of the obvious value, it may not be clear how to convince … [Read more...] about How to justify the cost of a rapid prototyping system
Anodizing and Nickel Plating Now Available for Aluminum Parts from QuickCutCNC™
Quickparts®, a 3D Systems company (NASDAQ: TDSC), released additional secondary finishing capabilities through QuickCutCNC™. This new rapid CNC machining service, launched by custom manufacturing leader Quickparts®, is now providing anodizing and … [Read more...] about Anodizing and Nickel Plating Now Available for Aluminum Parts from QuickCutCNC™
Proto Labs launches Cool Idea! Award to support innovators
Proto Labs has announced the launch of its Cool Idea! award, a new program designed to give product designers the opportunity to bring innovative products to life. Proto Labs will provide $100,000 worth of prototyping and short-run production … [Read more...] about Proto Labs launches Cool Idea! Award to support innovators
Quickparts® launches new E-Commerce portal
Quickparts®, a 3D Systems company (NASDAQ: TDSC), released a new online customer portal that has more user functions, including instant access to quote and project history. QuickQuote® 2.0 gives you complete access to your account activity. Your … [Read more...] about Quickparts® launches new E-Commerce portal
MIT’s Fabrication Labs enable users to solve problems
Subtractive manufacturing plays key role in the Labs Sherry Lassiter, program manager at MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms, defines their Fab Labs, or fabrication labs, as “basically, playrooms on digital hormones.” Since 2002, she and her … [Read more...] about MIT’s Fabrication Labs enable users to solve problems
And now, for the subtractive side of dental
A number of additive prototyping/manufacturing systems have made the news lately. Here is a subtractive based system. Engineered specifically for the production of precision dental prosthetics, the DWX-50 Dental Milling Machine from Roland is … [Read more...] about And now, for the subtractive side of dental
