Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Burton Precision is a machine tool distributor specializing in the application of metrology and 3D Printing products. Their involvement in manufacturing crisscrosses the breadth of industries with technologies that have a … [Read more...] about Human powered submarine team produces a 3D printed propeller
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Redeye 3D printing: Custom designs for your personalized car
Automobiles are so much a part of the American life style; we race them, work in them, collect them, go for scenic drives in them—we spend so much time in our automobiles, we even give them names. Cars are definitely more than just a way to get from … [Read more...] about Redeye 3D printing: Custom designs for your personalized car
Stratasys completes acquisition of Solid Concepts
Stratasys Ltd. a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced the completion of its previously disclosed acquisition of Solid Concepts. Stratasys announced the acquisitions of Solid Concepts and Harvest … [Read more...] about Stratasys completes acquisition of Solid Concepts
Shooting a 3D printed gun
3D printed guns continues to be a hot topic. This video from Solid Concepts, though, shows a more professional build. Using "a half-million dollar" machine to print the parts, the Solid Concepts people prove you can 3D print parts for a metal gun. … [Read more...] about Shooting a 3D printed gun
Sciaky’s additive manufacturing systems available starting September 2014
Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI) and providers of additive manufacturing solutions for large-scale, high-value metal parts, announced that it will be offering its electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM) systems for … [Read more...] about Sciaky’s additive manufacturing systems available starting September 2014
Simplify3D 3D printing software for German RepRap 3D printers
Simplify3D replaces the Repetier-Host and Slic3r packages and allows importing of different files, scaling a model up or down, repairing the model code, creating Gcode and, of course, starting 3D printing. Introduced by German RepRap, this Simplify3D … [Read more...] about Simplify3D 3D printing software for German RepRap 3D printers
For Concept Laser, bigger is better in 3D printing
While at the recent RAPID show in Detroit, I had a chance to visit with Concept Laser. Among other subjects, one of the things we discussed was the trend of 3d printing large objects. The company was displaying one of the largest buildable parts at … [Read more...] about For Concept Laser, bigger is better in 3D printing
DLP Illuminator for building your 3D printing machine
In the 3D printing industry, Digital Light Processing (DLP) is receiving a lot of attention lately. EnvisionTEC, for example, uses DLP in several of its 3D printers, and is innovative in its use. To use DLP, a printer will need some type of … [Read more...] about DLP Illuminator for building your 3D printing machine
How to work with color in 3D printing
The design team at FATHOM decided to put the Objet500 Connex3, a multi-purpose 3D printing production system that can print in an array of colors and materials, to the test. The team created custom electronic enclosure assemblies to be built … [Read more...] about How to work with color in 3D printing
Stratasys hitting the road with “3DRV” tour of the United States
Stratasys Ltd., a global leader of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced it is co-sponsoring a coast-to-coast 3D printing road show based out of a recreational vehicle being called the “3DRV.” The 3DRV will tour the United … [Read more...] about Stratasys hitting the road with “3DRV” tour of the United States