3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced the availability of Geomagic Control X 2018 inspection software, and the GibbsCAM 12, a CAM software for production parts. Geomagic Control X 2018 Geomagic Control X 2018 builds upon its foundation to meet the … [Read more...] about Two programs aid additive manufacturing efficiency
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Manufacturing cell integrates 3D-printed parts with post-process machining
Hybrid additive and subtractive manufacturing cells are emerging in this industry. As you plan your visit to the RAPID + TCT Show, May 9 -11 2017, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburg, PA, one booth you might want to visit is that … [Read more...] about Manufacturing cell integrates 3D-printed parts with post-process machining
How to efficiently move from 3D printing to injection molding
Designers in medical device and health industries can benefit from integrating 3D printing, machining, and injection molding from prototyping to production and even during the post-launch phase of products. Todd Nelson, Proto Labs Using … [Read more...] about How to efficiently move from 3D printing to injection molding
How do you compare with your fellow engineers in design and development challenges?
Online manufacturing platform Fictiv released its second-annual State of Hardware report. The report is a snapshot of the goals and challenges engineers face in product design and development. The 2017 report surveyed more than 340 engineers and … [Read more...] about How do you compare with your fellow engineers in design and development challenges?
Roland DGA launches the MDX-50 automated 3D milling machine
The new MODELA MDX-50 Benchtop CNC Mill, from Roland DGA Corp., is offered as a complete system. It comes with CAM software and features several enhancements over the MDX-40A mill, including a larger workspace, an automatic tool changer (ATC), and … [Read more...] about Roland DGA launches the MDX-50 automated 3D milling machine
Designing a better exoskeleton
Listen in as Jeff Gorges of the University of Houston Research Lab describes how fast turnaround of prototyped and final parts helped the researchers move quickly on developing a futuristic brain-machine robotics system. … [Read more...] about Designing a better exoskeleton
Subtractive and additive technologies help design a better exoskeleton
Custom-machined joints, brain-controlled exoskeleton combine to enable paraplegics to walk. “Enabling people with lower-limb paralysis to walk again is an endeavor with a “high social impact,” says Jose Contreras-Vidal, director, University of … [Read more...] about Subtractive and additive technologies help design a better exoskeleton
Prodways signs strategic partnership agreement with Nexteam Group
Prodways Aerospace division offers a range of additive manufacturing products for the aerospace sector. Recently, Prodways Group announced the signing of a major partnership agreement with Nexteam Group. Nexteam Group, based in Marmande (France), … [Read more...] about Prodways signs strategic partnership agreement with Nexteam Group
3D printing: 3 stats everyone should know?
Be cautious when you simplify. You can make a concept or an idea so simple that you lose context. For example, a recent blog by Motley Fool indicates that three stats will tell you what you need to know about investing in a 3D printer … [Read more...] about 3D printing: 3 stats everyone should know?
How to set up 3D printing for failure in 3 steps
All too frequently, bloggers and pundits make inaccurate claims about 3D printing (3DP) and Additive Manufacturing (AM) systems capabilities. You could easily make the case that over enthusiastic punditry is partly to blame for 3DSystems recent … [Read more...] about How to set up 3D printing for failure in 3 steps