MakerBot printers are used by a number of engineers in their preliminary design work. But it’s clear that these 3D printers are primarily designed for use by the maker/hobby user, the student, and the engineer who wants to give his/her children … [Read more...] about Will MakerBot and Martha Stewart sell more desktop 3D printers?
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Fathom expands its additive manufacturing production center
FATHOM, an advanced technology driven company with an expertise in 3D printing and additive manufacturing, announced that recent in-house expansion efforts at its production center in Oakland include new equipment and engineering focused … [Read more...] about Fathom expands its additive manufacturing production center
New GE center to implement additive manufacturing technologies
Pittsburgh is a good place to locate if you are interested in additive manufacturing. Not only do you have access to educational institutions with alliances with America Makes, you will also find a new, big player in the area. GE plans to build a new … [Read more...] about New GE center to implement additive manufacturing technologies
Optomec becomes Platinum member of America Makes
Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals and printed electronics, announced it has become a Platinum level member of America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation … [Read more...] about Optomec becomes Platinum member of America Makes
Hypercar used 3D printing for investment casting of titanium uprights
When World Speed Record Holder Russ Wicks set his sights on producing a supercar like no other, he was determined to incorporate state-of-the-art automotive engineering and applied science materials with the latest advanced technologies available to … [Read more...] about Hypercar used 3D printing for investment casting of titanium uprights
Stratasys will show 11 new 3D printing machines at Euromold 2014
After receiving a slew of press releases from Stratasys Ltd., I would say that the recent HP announcement of entering the market has not fazed Stratasys. In addition to the new machines, the company is also showing new materials. The … [Read more...] about Stratasys will show 11 new 3D printing machines at Euromold 2014
HP makes good on claim to enter 3D printing market
HP Inc has entered the 3D printing / additive manufacturing market in a big way. Introducing what it calls Blended Reality, HP Inc hopes to “enable expression at the speed of thought.” However, while the as yet unnamed machine is interesting, it … [Read more...] about HP makes good on claim to enter 3D printing market
Celebrate 25 years of 3D printing / additive manufacturing at RAPID 2015
For almost a quarter of a century, the RAPID Conference & Exposition, produced by SME, has helped define the crucial role of additive manufacturing and empowered the establishment of an industry that continues to conceive, test, improve and … [Read more...] about Celebrate 25 years of 3D printing / additive manufacturing at RAPID 2015
Formlabs announces new suite of functional resins
Formlabs, the makers of the Form 1+ SLA 3D Printer, announced a new family of high-performance functional resins. The new resins, Castable and Flexible, add capabilities to the Form 1+ 3D Printer, allowing for the investment casting of metal parts, … [Read more...] about Formlabs announces new suite of functional resins
How 3D printing in color works
Color can be an important design element. In addition to matching a customer’s expectation of what a design will look like, color also highlights important features or helps show aspects of a design that need further examination. Several 3D … [Read more...] about How 3D printing in color works