Stratasys, (NASDAQ: SSYS) a maker of additive manufacturing machines for prototyping and producing plastic parts, announced two more programs in its environmental stewardship initiative, announced last year. The programs include an ambitious … [Read more...] about Stratasys offers a better way to dispose of spent rapid prototyping material carriers
3D Printers
3D printer proves iteration is key to good design
From three days to three hours with three times the number of prototypes, in-house 3D printing keeps medical device design development competitive. Prototypes are essential to the medical device design process; they are used to check everything … [Read more...] about 3D printer proves iteration is key to good design
RAPID 2011; Simthsonian Curator and founding fathers of additive manufacturing to speak
A Smithsonian curator and the CEOs of four companies who have pioneered the development of additive manufacturing will be featured speakers at RAPID 2011 Conference & Exposition in conjunction with the 3D Imaging event, at the Hyatt Regency in … [Read more...] about RAPID 2011; Simthsonian Curator and founding fathers of additive manufacturing to speak
3D Systems acquires Accelerated Technologies Inc.
3D Systems continues to acquire companies in the rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing arena. The latest is its acquisition of Accelerated Technologies, Inc. (“ATI”), a Texas based provider of custom parts services. Said a company … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires Accelerated Technologies Inc.
3D Scanning helps Local Motors with its Open Source Cars
Rapidform XOR enables Local Motors to accelerate their time to market using the power of 3D scanning. More than a new custom car, Local Motors is developing a community to bring the designer, the manufacturer and the enthusiast together to build a … [Read more...] about 3D Scanning helps Local Motors with its Open Source Cars
Are we there yet?
So is it time to celebrate? After more than 20 years, the consumer media has suddenly taken a new interest in 3D printers and additive prototyping/manufacturing. Granted, the lower cost systems, like those from RapMan and Bits from Bytes, show … [Read more...] about Are we there yet?
Rapid prototyping ensures elegant equipment design
Devices such as wireless routers, media hubs, and wireless home audio systems create what the Cisco Consumer Business Group calls the “connected life,” one that is more social and visual than ever. Drawing on the Danish influence of Scandinavian … [Read more...] about Rapid prototyping ensures elegant equipment design
And the winners could be . . .
For the seventh year, Dimension 3D Printing, a brand of Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS), has held its Annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge for high school, college, art, and architecture students to submit innovative designs. These designs … [Read more...] about And the winners could be . . .
What constitutes quality with 3D Printing
By Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor Quality is composed of several parts; the accuracy of dimensions or measurements, and the more subjective “is it what I want?” In a recent study, Todd Grimm examined several factors associated with quality for … [Read more...] about What constitutes quality with 3D Printing
Look what 3D printers can make now
Objet's Eden 3D printer was used to make some of the parts of this Concept Excavator. … [Read more...] about Look what 3D printers can make now