New materials continue to make laser sintering an attractive option for rapid prototyping. One of the newest materials is EOS PEEK HP3, from EOS, the only PEEK-type polymer available for laser sintering. For Royal Plastic Mfg, Minden, Neb., a … [Read more...] about New PEEK Type Polymer can be Laser Sintered
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New Accura® Bluestone Material For Rapid Prototyping
Quickparts announces the availability of Bluestone, a stereolithography material for rapid prototyping. Bluestone is an accurate, strong, high temperature material that can be used across many industries for nearly any digital manufacturing project, … [Read more...] about New Accura® Bluestone Material For Rapid Prototyping
EDM Delivers Feature Rich Injection Molded Parts Fast
Contrary to some views, it is possible to create small features in aluminum molds. Quickturn injection molding, using a combination of CNC machining and Electrical Discharge Machining, is one method. Service bureaus continue to develop new … [Read more...] about EDM Delivers Feature Rich Injection Molded Parts Fast
EOS to Showcase Laser-Sintering Orthopaedic Applications at AAOS 2010
Novi, MI – EOS will exhibit innovative orthopaedic applications—and a working EOSINT M 270 Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) system—at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, March 9-13, in New Orleans, … [Read more...] about EOS to Showcase Laser-Sintering Orthopaedic Applications at AAOS 2010
Woe With the Flow (and How to Avoid It)
We’ve written often about issues—sink or gas bubbles—that can be caused by overly thick walls in plastic parts, but thin walls can be problematic too. Obviously a feature must be thick enough to serve its purpose and handle expected stresses, but it … [Read more...] about Woe With the Flow (and How to Avoid It)
Over Five Years of Design Tips in One Place from Proto Labs
Since its 2003 launch, Protomold’s monthly Design Tips email newsletter has been a popular and useful resource for our customers. To provide you easy access to the best of our past tips, we’ve gathered 60 issues in five handy, … [Read more...] about Over Five Years of Design Tips in One Place from Proto Labs
Design World User Community Recognizes ‘Leadership in Engineering’ Winners
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA--Design World Magazine and online network www.designworldonline.com today announced the winners of the 2009 Leadership in Engineering program. Leadership in Engineering is an industry recognition program to acknowledge engineering … [Read more...] about Design World User Community Recognizes ‘Leadership in Engineering’ Winners
Stratasys Expands 3D Printer Line with the uPrint Plus
MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- One year after introducing what has become the world's best-selling 3D printer -- the Dimension uPrint -- Stratasys(NASDAQ: SSYS) says it has expanded the product line with the uPrint Plus - an enhanced version with lots of new … [Read more...] about Stratasys Expands 3D Printer Line with the uPrint Plus
Making Medical Parts Fast
Devices built for the medical marketplace must be developed quickly without compromising device operation. Many of the technical specifications that must be met detail requirements for accuracy and durability. Fast development and attention to … [Read more...] about Making Medical Parts Fast
Explore the Range of DMLS of Titanium
Titanium alloys have excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance combined with low specific weight and good biocompatibility. Use of this material in rapid prototyping applications began around 2006. Since then, there have been advances … [Read more...] about Explore the Range of DMLS of Titanium