Formlabs, makers of the Form 1+ 3D Printer, released new functionality that improves performance of their printers. Draft Mode, a new print resolution, allows the Form 1+ to print up to twice as fast. While Smart Supports, a dynamic print-preparation … [Read more...] about New algorithms deliver faster speeds and more efficient 3D prints
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MakerBot wants to change the way you think about 3D printing
MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D printing industry, is at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week. Instead of introducing a number of new products, the company is on a mission to transform the way people think about 3D … [Read more...] about MakerBot wants to change the way you think about 3D printing
Testing consumer 3D printers
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is underway, so you can expect to see a number of consumer based 3D printing introductions. Would you consider using a consumer style 3D printer? Perhaps as a tool to experiment with, checking the look and feel of … [Read more...] about Testing consumer 3D printers
Introducing the LulzBot Mini
Aleph Objects, Inc., an open source hardware company, announced the launch of the latest addition to its line of LulzBot 3D printers--the LulzBot Mini. Built on community proven technology, the LulzBot Mini is one of the most “open” consumer … [Read more...] about Introducing the LulzBot Mini
3D Systems acquires botObjects, introduces CubePro® C full-color 3D printer
3D Systems announced that it acquired U.K. based 3D printer maker botObjects and plans to launch the CubePro® C, a new desktop full-color 3D printer powered by botObjects’ technology. The company did not disclose the terms of the transaction, but … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires botObjects, introduces CubePro® C full-color 3D printer
Software enables design freedom for additive manufacturing
The combination of topology optimization software and additive manufacturing can help you create a new generation of exciting products. Tony Norton and Chad Zamler • solidThinking 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) have historically … [Read more...] about Software enables design freedom for additive manufacturing
Should you 3D print in house or not?
The prices of some 3D printers are coming down, making it more affordable to own one of your own, even a desktop version. Still, it can be better to outsource your 3D printer. When do you stay in house, and when do you outsource? These tips will help … [Read more...] about Should you 3D print in house or not?
3D printing helps build the NEMO UROV
With the help of a National Geographic Innovation Fellow, a team of engineering students from Colorado State University and additive manufacturing technologies from Solid Concepts build an Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle unlike any before that … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps build the NEMO UROV
For fast prototypes, contracting can save time and money
Rogue Engineering, a NJ-based manufacturer of performance automotive products, needed to test out a pre-production prototype design for a new suspension bushing for an Aston Martin. But instead of using traditional CNC machining, the engineers tried … [Read more...] about For fast prototypes, contracting can save time and money
Preparing 3D data for 3D printing
A few software tools dominate the 3D printing / additive manufacturing preparation market. These middleware tools help you ensure that your CAD file has proper meshes, or that the file is viewed as a solid body rather than a surface body, or that … [Read more...] about Preparing 3D data for 3D printing