GE recently gathered a group of experts to discuss how additive manufacturing could alter the way we build things. Through the application of new technologies including 3D printing and laser melting, traditional manufacturing processes, such as … [Read more...] about GE Global Research presents “The Future of Additive Manufacturing” Google+ Hangout
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3D printing: enthusiasm versus reality
As an engineer, my skepticism has been elevated frequently with the recent marketing proproganda and media reporting on how great 3D printing technology is and how it will revolutionize everything. (Now, before various enthusiasts start to throw … [Read more...] about 3D printing: enthusiasm versus reality
How Bentley uses 3D printing
Here's an interesting video on how Bentley uses 3D printing technology to quickly turnaround designs and prototypes. Bentley engineers use this technology to assess and test various car parts, including tires, headlamps, and door mirrors prior to … [Read more...] about How Bentley uses 3D printing
Future-Proofing Stratasys and the 3D Printing Market
Scott Crump is arguably one of the most exciting additions to the TCT Show + Personalize speaker role call. Not only is Crump Chairman and Chief Innovation Officer of Stratasys, but he is the inventor of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM). The expert … [Read more...] about Future-Proofing Stratasys and the 3D Printing Market
3D printing a bicycle generator
Entrepreneurs Aaron Latzke and David Delcourt of Siva Cycle wanted to create a production-like prototype for their Kickstarter project, The Siva Cycle Atom, which is a bicycle generator and rechargeable battery pack that can power nearly any … [Read more...] about 3D printing a bicycle generator
Graham Tromans: The ‘real world’ of additive manufacturing
TCT Show + Personalize is proud to announce that President of GP Tromans Associates Graham Tromans will be making the journey to the NEC in Birmingham next month to deliver his annual presentation - a talk that is always over-subscribed. Tromans … [Read more...] about Graham Tromans: The ‘real world’ of additive manufacturing
Dr Phil Reeves: why 3D printers are failing to hit the mark
Research and development is a key investment area for a growing industry such as additive manufacturing, which is why companies dipping their toes in this exciting marketplace are making full use of Econolyst, the UK-based additive manufacturing and … [Read more...] about Dr Phil Reeves: why 3D printers are failing to hit the mark
NAMII Announces 2nd Call for Projects
NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), proudly announces its second call for additive manufacturing (AM) applied research and development … [Read more...] about NAMII Announces 2nd Call for Projects
Can 3D printed organs live up to the hype?
Far too many media blogs, general bloggers, and articles tout the impending emergence of a 3D printing organ industry that will alleviate our organ transplant crisis. They tend to state that we will successfully 3D print an organ within 10 years. … [Read more...] about Can 3D printed organs live up to the hype?
Where is Additive Manufacturing headed?
Terry Wohlers recently released his figures on projected growth for the additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) industry. According to Wohlers, the global market for additive manufacturing products and services in 2012 grew 28.6% (CAGR) to … [Read more...] about Where is Additive Manufacturing headed?