Model-based design techniques can help you break out “of the box” to explore creative ways to design and manufacture hardware.Rapid prototyping technology has advanced to offer 3D printing of CAD models where you choose the material, surface finish, … [Read more...] about 3D Printing Creates Articulating Rudder Components
3D Printers
SolidVision Announces Partnership with Solido
Littleton, MA - SolidVision announces its partnership with Solido to bring Solido’s most cost efficient and flexible 3D desktop prototype printer to its broad base of CAD users. Solido's new 3d printer provides an exciting tool, enabling … [Read more...] about SolidVision Announces Partnership with Solido
Objet Geometries Releases Software Enhancement for SolidWorks 2009
Rehovot, Israel - Objet Geometries announces a new add-in for SolidWorks® 2009 computer-aided design (CAD) software, CADMatrix™. Available free of charge at the Objet Web site, the new CADMatrix™ add-in enables designers and engineers to seamlessly … [Read more...] about Objet Geometries Releases Software Enhancement for SolidWorks 2009
Z Corp’s 3D Technologies Help University of Michigan Solar Car Team
BURLINGTON, MA – Infinium, a space-age solar panel on wheels and the University of Michigan’s ultra-sleek contender for the upcoming World Solar Challenge, is a product of advanced engineering technologies like 3D printing and 3D scanning from Z … [Read more...] about Z Corp’s 3D Technologies Help University of Michigan Solar Car Team
3D Systems Announces New Flame Retardant Plastic
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- 3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:TDSC) introduces DuraForm(r) FR 100 Plastic, a new flame-retardant sintering material that meets the requirements of a broad range of aircraft and consumer-product applications. Customers can … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Announces New Flame Retardant Plastic
Z Corporation 3D Printing Technology Saves Converse Time and Money
BURLINGTON, MA -- Speed matters if you're charging to the basketball hoop, sprinting for the tape or skating with style. Speed also matters if you're making the footwear for these purposes, which is why Converse uses 3D printing technology from Z … [Read more...] about Z Corporation 3D Printing Technology Saves Converse Time and Money
Objet Geometries Launches Connex350™ 3D Printer
Rehovot, Israel – Objet announces the launch of the Connex350™, the company’s second rapid prototyping system that allows product developers and manufacturers to simultaneously print multiple materials with different mechanical and physical … [Read more...] about Objet Geometries Launches Connex350™ 3D Printer
Update on 3D Printers
For less than the cost of a good used car, you can buy a 3D printer that will turn your CAD designs into three-dimensional objects overnight.3D printing is a unique form of printing developed for rapid prototyping. In the process, a three dimensional … [Read more...] about Update on 3D Printers
Shapeways’ First DIY 3D Printed Metal Cufflinks
EINDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS -- Shapeways introduces the first DIY 3D printed customizable metal cufflinks. With the new, free, and easy-to-use Shapeways Cufflink Creator, users simply enter text and select the style of their choice to create a one of … [Read more...] about Shapeways’ First DIY 3D Printed Metal Cufflinks
Dimension 3D Printing Announces “Extreme Redesign” Challenge Winners
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Dimension 3D Printing announced the winners in its fifth annual “Extreme Redesign” challenge. Extreme Redesign: The Ultimate 3D Printing Challenge is a global design and 3D printing contest for high school and college students. The … [Read more...] about Dimension 3D Printing Announces “Extreme Redesign” Challenge Winners