An interesting infographic about the 3D printing "revolution" is turning up in the Twitter-verse and on some web sites. Take a look. Some of the interesting parts include a breakdown of worldwide rapid prototyping use, what the hobbiests are doing … [Read more...] about Is the 3D printing revolution here yet?
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3D printing helps MIT develop metamaterial that focuses radio waves for invisibility
Thanks to 3D printing, MIT has developed a supernatural metamaterial that bends electromagnetic waves to a focused point--think Star Wars Death Star. Potential use is for invisibility cloaks. by Jennifer Chu, MIT News Office In many respects, … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps MIT develop metamaterial that focuses radio waves for invisibility
Objet Launches 3D printer for Acedemia—The Objet30 Scholar
Objet Ltd., an innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, announced the release of an accessible, attractively-priced and all-inclusive 3D printing package for schools, colleges, universities and institutes of … [Read more...] about Objet Launches 3D printer for Acedemia—The Objet30 Scholar
3D printing a custom hand brace
Who says that as a maker of 3D printers, you can't get into the manufacturing game? Not 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD). It appears as though the company will produce and market end-use medical products thanks to its recent acquisition of Bespoke … [Read more...] about 3D printing a custom hand brace
Stratasys adds Black ULTEM 9085 thermoplastic for 3D printing
Stratasys introduced black color ULTEM 9085, a high-performance thermoplastic, for use in its FDM additive manufacturing (or 3D printing) process. From SABIC Innovative Plastics, this material is strong, light in weight, and has other desirable … [Read more...] about Stratasys adds Black ULTEM 9085 thermoplastic for 3D printing
3D Printer for the Hearing Aid Market
EnvisionTEC, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of patented 3D rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions, unveiled its latest 3D printer for the hearing aid market, the Perfactory® Micro DSP (Digital Shell Printer). According to the … [Read more...] about 3D Printer for the Hearing Aid Market
Another look at recent statistics on 3D printing
A few months ago, I wrote commentary on the first 3D printing survey done by Manufacturing in Motion. This survey primarily focuses on hobby/maker/open source users of the low-cost 3D printers, but it brought out some interesting information. … [Read more...] about Another look at recent statistics on 3D printing
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Conference, Register now
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced that online registration is now available for its 2013 conference, which will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, from April 14 – 18, 2013. The users group conference, now in its 25th year, … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Conference, Register now
Commercial developer chooses 3D printed car models over CGI
by Terry Persun, Technology Journalist Recently, Edmonds.com created a new commercial that used 3D printed models to aid in the communication meant to illustrate the company’s commitment to consumers. White Room Artifacts, LLC was hired to create … [Read more...] about Commercial developer chooses 3D printed car models over CGI
Intellectual property rights and 3D printing—much ado about nothing?
3D printing and intellectual property protection or rights is back in the news again, thanks to Nathan Myhrvold, former Microsoft CTO and now owner of Intellectual Ventures, a company that “believes that ideas are valuable” and therefore works at … [Read more...] about Intellectual property rights and 3D printing—much ado about nothing?