Shoes are not a typical design project for engineers. But 3D printers show that just about anything is possible. In this example, it also shows how these printers free your mind to explore other ideas and possibilities. Marloes ten Bhömer is an … [Read more...] about Stepping into creative design with 3D printers
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Ground Zero, before, after, and now, printed on 3D printer
‘WTC Triptych’ documents the cityscape before, shortly after the 9/11 attack, and the rebuild There are as many ways to interpret 9/11 as there are people who experienced that horrible day, whether up close or at a distance. One man’s preference … [Read more...] about Ground Zero, before, after, and now, printed on 3D printer
National program is the first of its kind to put 3D printers in high school students’ hands
The trend to put Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology into schools continues. Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced that it has been chosen by the Georgia Institute of Technology to provide its Dimension 3D Printers to select high schools across the … [Read more...] about National program is the first of its kind to put 3D printers in high school students’ hands
Stratasys releases an Additive Manufacturing material-property study
Independent university study evaluates material properties over time for PC and ABS plastic parts produced via Stratasys FDM process Stratasys Inc., (NASDAQ: SSYS) announces findings from an independent and extensive performance study … [Read more...] about Stratasys releases an Additive Manufacturing material-property study
Z Corporation announces education program
EngineeringZONE introduces New England high school students to the wonder of making things A great way to expand the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology, intrigue students into engineering fields, and start to tackle the issues involving … [Read more...] about Z Corporation announces education program
The benefits of in‐house desktop 3D Printing
Do you need an in-house 3D printer? You may think your prototyping volume does not justify one. But there are a number of good reasons to consider buying a desktop 3D printer, besides the fact that prices for many of these units are $20,000 or less. … [Read more...] about The benefits of in‐house desktop 3D Printing
Software so “rad,” it’s not CAD
New web site helps you ‘breed’ 3-D printable objects Even though it is still computer-aided design, it’s not CAD in the way most of us think of CAD today. And it’s changing the job of CAD engineers. Instead of designing objects that will … [Read more...] about Software so “rad,” it’s not CAD
3D printer makes intelligent crash test dummies
The iconic crash-test dummy is anything but dumb. It’s a high-tech testing device with innumerable physical and electronic permutations to satisfy the unique needs of each customer, whether auto maker, airline, space agency or military … [Read more...] about 3D printer makes intelligent crash test dummies
3D Printing in zero gravity conditions –
Now this development is very cool. So 3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD) announced that its BfB™ 3000 3D printer successfully completed two zero-gravity test flights in partnership with MADE IN SPACE, a start-up dedicated to providing solutions for … [Read more...] about 3D Printing in zero gravity conditions –
3D Systems reports strong Q2 earnings
The good news about a healthy additive manufacturing industry continues. 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) reported that it earned 26 cents per share diluted, for the second quarter of 2011 on a 57% revenue increase and a 58% gross profit … [Read more...] about 3D Systems reports strong Q2 earnings