In your prototyping repertoire, what if you could custom design your own materials for projects? This often sought-after goal is coming closer. At least one 3D printer can print multiple materials into a single printed part — a process known as … [Read more...] about Designer Materials
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News in Materials
Nearly every day innovating material developers and service bureaus debut new and better products and services to help manufacturers improve their manufactured goods and production processes. For instance, Quickparts recently announced it will offer … [Read more...] about News in Materials
ProtoFast Parts from Rubber Industries
Shakopee, Minnesota: ProtoFast parts from Rubber Industries are the real thing – genuine production quality parts, not mere prototype parts – molded from print to production in just 10 working days. Available in custom rubber and LSR (liquid … [Read more...] about ProtoFast Parts from Rubber Industries
Design Tip from protomold
Since 2003, Protomold has been offering the option of side actions (often called “side pulls” or “cams” or “cam actions”). Starting with a few here and there, Protomold now produces thousands of molds with side actions each year, allowing us to mold … [Read more...] about Design Tip from protomold
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
RP Material Key to “Touchable” Model of U.S. Capital Dome
The Visitors Center of the U.S. Capitol building houses a 14-foot tall polyurethane model of the Dome that features the recognizable exterior and interior architectural details. The public can view, photograph, and touch the exterior … [Read more...] about RP Material Key to “Touchable” Model of U.S. Capital Dome
Black ABS-like Stereolithography Material
Black ABS-like material (RenShape 7820) gives you more color and finish choice. This low viscosity stereolithography resin suits applications requiring accuracy, high elongation, and impact strength suitable for building concept models and functional … [Read more...] about Black ABS-like Stereolithography Material
The Making of a Hero
In-house technology and expertise generate a life-size action hero for tradeshows and exhibitions. The teamwork helped reduce time to market from four weeks to two weeks.When Solid Concepts’ new prototype division, ZoomRP.com, was faced with … [Read more...] about The Making of a Hero
Rebuilding Chicago for the Olympic Bid
For the Chicago centennial celebration, the Chicago Architecture Foundation planned a model city that will be the centerpiece of the citywide Burnham 1909 Plan of Chicago celebration. The exhibition will help visitors explore the planning of Chicago … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Chicago for the Olympic Bid
Huntsman Introduces Technologically Advanced Equipment for Rapid Manufacturing to U.S. Market
THE WOODLANDS, TX -- A new rapid manufacturing system capable of quickly producing large numbers of high-quality parts with excellent accuracy and consistency was introduced to the U.S. market by Huntsman Advanced Materials at RAPID 2009. Araldite® … [Read more...] about Huntsman Introduces Technologically Advanced Equipment for Rapid Manufacturing to U.S. Market