Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing systems, announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire two privately-held companies, Solid Concepts Inc. and Harvest Technologies. The two … [Read more...] about Stratasys to Acquire Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies
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More on SpaceClaim’s support for 3D printing
My colleague, Senior Editor Barb Schmitz, who covers all things CAD for the WTWH Media properties, recently posted an article on SpaceClaim's recent announcement of support for STL files. Barb has been involved in CAD developments for a number of … [Read more...] about More on SpaceClaim’s support for 3D printing
Let there be 3D printed “light”
Clear materials for 3D printing have been available for a while now. With the addition of a specialized 3D printer, though, engineers will be able to design and develop amazing optic devices. The lead company in this part of the 3D printing market … [Read more...] about Let there be 3D printed “light”
How to cut 45% of weight out of a 3D printed metal bike frame
Back in February of this year, Renishaw told the story of how it used metal based additive manufacturing to 3D print a metal bike frame. Additional information is coming out about this story, including the news that the solidThinking Inspire® 9.5 … [Read more...] about How to cut 45% of weight out of a 3D printed metal bike frame
3D Systems ProJet 1200 Micro-SLA 3D printer now available
3D Systems announced the immediate availability of its previously announced ProJet 1200 micro-SLA printer and commencement of customer shipments. This affordable, safe micro-SLA 3D printer is capable of producing small, precise, detail-rich parts and … [Read more...] about 3D Systems ProJet 1200 Micro-SLA 3D printer now available
Fathom and Lawrence Livermore Labs to team up to advance 3D printing and additive manufacturing
FATHOM, an advanced technology driven company with an expertise in 3D printing and additive manufacturing, announced that it has entered into a technology development partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). This collaboration … [Read more...] about Fathom and Lawrence Livermore Labs to team up to advance 3D printing and additive manufacturing
HP back in the 3D printer game, claims to have solved two problems with 3D printers
While it's popular to view 3D printing as just a form of 2D printing (i.e., your ink-jet printer), the two are totally different technologies. Yes, ink-jet printers and printing is a large part of HP business. But an ink-jet paper printer is not the … [Read more...] about HP back in the 3D printer game, claims to have solved two problems with 3D printers
EOS introduces Titanium and Stainless Steel for additive manufacturing
EOS, a technology and market leader for design-driven and industrial additive manufacturing, expands its metal materials portfolio with EOS Titanium Ti64ELI and EOS StainlessSteel 316L. EOS Titanium Ti64ELI: light metal alloy – corrosion resistant … [Read more...] about EOS introduces Titanium and Stainless Steel for additive manufacturing
3D printing: First it acts like a Replicator, now a Transporter?
Could 3D printers execute the functions of the famed Star Trek transporter, where Scotty beamed just about anything anywhere? Possibly, if Amazon succeeds in its exploration of selling 3D printing technology and printed products to its … [Read more...] about 3D printing: First it acts like a Replicator, now a Transporter?
Michigan company named top reseller of Stratasys 3D printers
FISHER/UNITECH, Troy, MI, has been named as a top reseller of Stratasys equipment for 2013. The company, a product lifecycle management solutions provider and Stratasys partner for nearly 18 years, supplies an array of 3D Printers and 3D Production … [Read more...] about Michigan company named top reseller of Stratasys 3D printers