One concern a number of engineers have about additive manufacturing and 3D printing is the finishing process. How can this process be made simpler and easier? In the last year or two, a couple of hybrid machines that combine additive manufacturing … [Read more...] about PTI offers the hybrid Lumex Avance-25 for additive manufacturing needs
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New materials for FDM and Polyjet 3D printing
Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, introduced new colors for its ASA thermoplastic and expanded its Digital Materials. Launched in September, ASA is an all-purpose FDM material used for … [Read more...] about New materials for FDM and Polyjet 3D printing
ExOne unveils Innovent™ 3D Printing system for research and education customers
The ExOne Company (Nasdaq: XONE), a global provider of three-dimensional printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced its latest 3D printing system, Innovent™, designed especially for research and education … [Read more...] about ExOne unveils Innovent™ 3D Printing system for research and education customers
Get the latest 3D printing developments at the AMUG and RAPID Conferencess
For the professional user of additive manufacturing systems, there are two key conferences. This year, the first one up is The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Education & Training Conference, which will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, … [Read more...] about Get the latest 3D printing developments at the AMUG and RAPID Conferencess
Quality control in metal-based additive manufacturing
EOS, the global technology and quality leader for high-end additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, and MTU Aero Engines, Germany's leading engine manufacturer, are closely cooperating to develop quality assurance measures for metal engine components … [Read more...] about Quality control in metal-based additive manufacturing
3D printer produces dental parts with delicate and fine details
Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, introduced the Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage 3D Printer. Engineered to meet the demanding production needs of mid-size dental labs and … [Read more...] about 3D printer produces dental parts with delicate and fine details
Connect, learn, and get inspired at AMUG conference
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced its featured keynote speakers for the 2015 AMUG Education & Training Conference, which will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, from April 19 – 23, 2015. Lonnie Love, Jason Lopes and Todd … [Read more...] about Connect, learn, and get inspired at AMUG conference
Should you 3D print in house or not?
The prices of some 3D printers are coming down, making it more affordable to own one of your own, even a desktop version. Still, it can be better to outsource your 3D printer. When do you stay in house, and when do you outsource? These tips will help … [Read more...] about Should you 3D print in house or not?
3D printing helps build the NEMO UROV
With the help of a National Geographic Innovation Fellow, a team of engineering students from Colorado State University and additive manufacturing technologies from Solid Concepts build an Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle unlike any before that … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps build the NEMO UROV
America Makes announces five awardees of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) funded projects
America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute is proud to announce the awardees of three Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) funded Special Topic Project Calls. Driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and … [Read more...] about America Makes announces five awardees of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) funded projects