By: Pasi Vahimaa, Kuldeep Vali and Richard van de Vrie. About 20% of our global energy consumption concerns lighting. As citizens of planet Earth, we know that we have to take care and find solutions to preserve our global resources. Energy waste … [Read more...] about 3D printing can help us use our light resources efficiently
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Manufacturer acquires six new 3D printers
As a fabrication and manufacturing company, Midwest Composite Technologies is continually increasing its capabilities through the use of the latest technologies. Due to the company’s growth, it recently purchased six FDM systems—three Fortus 400mc … [Read more...] about Manufacturer acquires six new 3D printers
New materials for FDM and Polyjet 3D printing
Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, introduced new colors for its ASA thermoplastic and expanded its Digital Materials. Launched in September, ASA is an all-purpose FDM material used for … [Read more...] about New materials for FDM and Polyjet 3D printing
Get the latest 3D printing developments at the AMUG and RAPID Conferencess
For the professional user of additive manufacturing systems, there are two key conferences. This year, the first one up is The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Education & Training Conference, which will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, … [Read more...] about Get the latest 3D printing developments at the AMUG and RAPID Conferencess
Quality control in metal-based additive manufacturing
EOS, the global technology and quality leader for high-end additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, and MTU Aero Engines, Germany's leading engine manufacturer, are closely cooperating to develop quality assurance measures for metal engine components … [Read more...] about Quality control in metal-based additive manufacturing
3d printing injection molds slashes prototype lead time by 40%
The Italian division of international consumer goods giant, Unilever, has cut lead times for prototype parts by 40% since introducing Stratasys’ PolyJet 3D printing technology into its manufacturing process. Using 3D printed injection molding tools, … [Read more...] about 3d printing injection molds slashes prototype lead time by 40%
Graphene and 3D printing–a view from the field
Graphene is being touted as a revolutionary material with amazing properties. It’s highly conductive and with amazing strength-to-weight ratios. The key aspect of graphene and 3D printing is that it helps enable the 3D printing of electronic … [Read more...] about Graphene and 3D printing–a view from the field
3D printer produces dental parts with delicate and fine details
Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, introduced the Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage 3D Printer. Engineered to meet the demanding production needs of mid-size dental labs and … [Read more...] about 3D printer produces dental parts with delicate and fine details
Connect, learn, and get inspired at AMUG conference
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced its featured keynote speakers for the 2015 AMUG Education & Training Conference, which will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, from April 19 – 23, 2015. Lonnie Love, Jason Lopes and Todd … [Read more...] about Connect, learn, and get inspired at AMUG conference
3D printing helps inventors design accessories for a “smart” fridge
I’m female. I own a refrigerator. And you could say that I have an attitude when it comes to trying to put “intelligence” into my fridge. What on Earth for? I’m a consumer as well as an engineer, and I'm not convinced that I need a fridge sending me … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps inventors design accessories for a “smart” fridge