Interest in metal additive manufacturing (AM) continues to grow. Some companies are making special efforts focused specifically on metal AM. For example, a number of powder producers are beginning to match powders with the end-use application, not … [Read more...] about Trends in metal additive manufacturing
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Video shows how to 3D print a prosthetic hand
Lots of users are making prosthetic hands with their 3D printers. Here's a cool video from EnvisionTEC showing one way to make these prosthetics. … [Read more...] about Video shows how to 3D print a prosthetic hand
What’s ahead for 3D printing in health care
Developing products for the health care market using 3D printing / additive manufacturing is one of the better employment opportunities from now through 2020. A new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “World 3D Printing Healthcare … [Read more...] about What’s ahead for 3D printing in health care
Are desktop 3D printers hazardous to your health?
It’s been mentioned by professional 3D printer vendors and users for a couple of years now—many desktop 3D printers should be installed in well-ventilated areas, just like the larger professional machines. Now, there is research to back up this … [Read more...] about Are desktop 3D printers hazardous to your health?
Custom materials enable ESD safe printed parts for Aerospace
By Scott Sevcik, Director, Aerospace & Defense Business Development, Stratasys Once a satellite is launched, there is no way to fix something that breaks. That drives the need for incredibly high reliability in an extreme environment. … [Read more...] about Custom materials enable ESD safe printed parts for Aerospace
3d Printed Skateboard Design Challenge
The skateboard has provided hours of fun for many. The design is fairly efficient for its purpose, sleek and slightly curvy for comfortable foot placement and gliding properties. But the skateboard has not undergone significant redesign since its … [Read more...] about 3d Printed Skateboard Design Challenge
Enhanced Objet Connex3 minimizes 3D printing process complexity
Stratasys Ltd. unveiled the enhanced Objet Connex3 at SolidWorks World 2016. Streamlining typically cumbersome processes and reversing high price-performance ratios, the Objet Connex3 should help accelerate the adoption of 3D printing by simplifying … [Read more...] about Enhanced Objet Connex3 minimizes 3D printing process complexity
Stratasys and Adobe partner to improve color 3D printing
Stratasys Ltd and Adobe want to make 3D printing more accessible, easier to use and help increase your creativity. To that end, Stratasys announced the release of Stratasys Creative Colors Software, powered by the Adobe 3D Color Print Engine, for its … [Read more...] about Stratasys and Adobe partner to improve color 3D printing
Dual head desktop 3d printer prints with more than 30 materials
The AXIOM 2, from Airwolf 3D, is a dual extruder 3D printer that features dual hot ends, auto leveling, and an “easy feed” filament load system. The two high-temperature nozzles are independently controllable, enabling you to combine thermoplastic … [Read more...] about Dual head desktop 3d printer prints with more than 30 materials
Additive Manufacturing Users Group announces keynote speakers for 2016 AMUG Conference
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced its featured keynote speakers for the 2016 AMUG Education & Training Conference, which will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, from April 3 – 7, 2016. Paul Litchfield, Jason Lopes and Todd … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group announces keynote speakers for 2016 AMUG Conference