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?
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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
Stratasys Appoints New President of North American Operations
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS), a manufacturer of 3D printers and materials for personal use, prototyping, and production, announced the appointment of Gilad Gans as President of its North American operations. Gilad will oversee Stratasys' North … [Read more...] about Stratasys Appoints New President of North American Operations
Middle range 3D printer arena growing
MakerBot announced that it’s Replicator Z18 3D printer is ready to order and will ship in the spring. The company asserts that this printer’s build table is massive, at 12.0 L x 12.0 W x 18.0 H in. (30.5 L x 30.5 W x 45.7 H cm). Actually, that’s … [Read more...] about Middle range 3D printer arena growing
NBA’s Golden State Warriors gets involved in 3D printing
Bre Pettis, CEO of MakerBot, has a lofty goal--bring 3D printers to every school in America. Similar to the FIRST programs for robotics, introducing 3D printing to school kids is a great way to develop future engineers. The MakerBot Academy was … [Read more...] about NBA’s Golden State Warriors gets involved in 3D printing
Another way to remove support material from 3D printed parts
Recently we published an article, Choosing a finishing method for additive manufacturing, on ways to finish your 3D printed part. The major 3D printing vendors offer systems that you can purchase, or use their services, to finish your parts. An … [Read more...] about Another way to remove support material from 3D printed parts
ExOne Appoints Timothy R. Pierce as U.S. Chief Operating Officer
The ExOne Company (NASDAQ: XONE) ("ExOne" or "the Company"), a global provider of three-dimensional ("3D") printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced that Timothy R. Pierce has joined the Company effective March 3, 2014 … [Read more...] about ExOne Appoints Timothy R. Pierce as U.S. Chief Operating Officer
ExOne acquires MWT and Machin-A-Mation
The ExOne Company (NASDAQ: XONE) ("ExOne" or "the Company"), a global provider of three-dimensional ("3D") printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced that it has acquired two operations in support of its strategy to … [Read more...] about ExOne acquires MWT and Machin-A-Mation
Can lower cost 3D scanners benefit you?
The 3D printing industry is helping to grow the market for 3D scanners, especially with the introduction of a number of low cost scanners. Are these scanners an alternative to more professional versions for your application? Leslie Langnau, … [Read more...] about Can lower cost 3D scanners benefit you?
Choosing a finishing method for additive manufacturing
Eight options for improving your 3D printed part’s look and performance. By Michael Jermann • Assistant Editor 3D printing is taking the manufacturing industry by storm these days. But no 3D printer, no matter what size, style or resolution, … [Read more...] about Choosing a finishing method for additive manufacturing