It has a wingspan of 3 meters. It flies at more than 150 mph. It weighs 33 lb. It was built in half the time it would normally take because 80% of this jet powered UAV was 3D printed. Revealed at the Dubai Airshow, this unmanned aerial vehicle … [Read more...] about How to 3D print a jet-powered UAV
Materials
3D printing is helping researchers in development of energy-absorbing material
Because 3D printing forms objects differently than traditional machining or injection molding, it enables researchers to think outside the box when developing new materials. Interesting research on energy absorbing materials is underway at Purdue … [Read more...] about 3D printing is helping researchers in development of energy-absorbing material
NASA helps push additive manufacturing boundaries
A team at Marshall Space Flight Center is exploring additive manufacturing (3D printing) for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The team is looking into the capabilities, costs and benefits of using additive manufacturing on their latest liquid … [Read more...] about NASA helps push additive manufacturing boundaries
AMUG Innovators Showcase to feature Scott Crump
Last year’s AMUG Conference introduced the Innovators Showcase, a segment where an innovator in additive manufacturing shares insights, experiences and thoughts to the users group. It is an excellent opportunity to get to know key developers of this … [Read more...] about AMUG Innovators Showcase to feature Scott Crump
Use Ultem 1010 on more 3D printers
ULTEM 1010 resin can now be used on Fortus 400mc and 450mc 3D Production Systems. Previously, it was available for the Fortus 900mc 3D Production System. Added to the Stratasys material portfolio in 2014, this high-performance FDM … [Read more...] about Use Ultem 1010 on more 3D printers
MakerBot Thingiverse reaches landmark 1 million uploads
MakerBot Thingiverse, one of the largest 3D design communities, announced that it has reached a landmark one million uploads and 200 million downloads on its platform. What began in 2008 as a website exclusively for the burgeoning maker community has … [Read more...] about MakerBot Thingiverse reaches landmark 1 million uploads
3D printing improves Diver safety
Worldwide, there are hundreds of diver fatalities per year due to forgetting to check an air supply. In the vast majority of those fatalities, the “dive buddy” never knew that his partner was already dead. An innovative design for an extra air supply … [Read more...] about 3D printing improves Diver safety
When will 3D printing meet expectations?
When will 3D printing really take off and be an integral part of manufacturing? Impatient pundits demand instant results. Even stock investors are deliberately short selling 3D printing stock for not “performing” fast enough. But the problem is … [Read more...] about When will 3D printing meet expectations?
A new source for flexible 3D printing materials
Last year, Fenner Drives introduced a novel 3D printing material that has considerable elasticity. It is useful for printing seals, gaskets, custom plugs and flexible hinges. Apparently Fenner is having enough success that it has launched the … [Read more...] about A new source for flexible 3D printing materials
Push the boundaries of color 3D printing
Adobe unveiled 3D printing capabilities in its Photoshop CC in January 2014. Through a simplified 3D print process, Photoshop CC let users produce print-ready 3D models using familiar Photoshop tools. Now Adobe has taken the next step with the … [Read more...] about Push the boundaries of color 3D printing