Geomagic®, a global company providing 3D technology for digital reality, has announced with Solutionix, a worldwide developer and distributor of 3D digitizing technology, a distribution agreement in which Solutionix will exclusively provide Geomagic … [Read more...] about Geomagic and Solutionix Provide 3D Scanning Software for the Rexcan CS Plus Scanner
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Stratasys adds Black ULTEM 9085 thermoplastic for 3D printing
Stratasys introduced black color ULTEM 9085, a high-performance thermoplastic, for use in its FDM additive manufacturing (or 3D printing) process. From SABIC Innovative Plastics, this material is strong, light in weight, and has other desirable … [Read more...] about Stratasys adds Black ULTEM 9085 thermoplastic for 3D printing
3D Printer for the Hearing Aid Market
EnvisionTEC, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of patented 3D rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions, unveiled its latest 3D printer for the hearing aid market, the Perfactory® Micro DSP (Digital Shell Printer). According to the … [Read more...] about 3D Printer for the Hearing Aid Market
Another look at recent statistics on 3D printing
A few months ago, I wrote commentary on the first 3D printing survey done by Manufacturing in Motion. This survey primarily focuses on hobby/maker/open source users of the low-cost 3D printers, but it brought out some interesting information. … [Read more...] about Another look at recent statistics on 3D printing
More materials available for Proto Labs Firstcut Machining Service
Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, announces the availability of several additional metals through its Firstcut CNC machining service. Beginning today, customers can upload their 3D CAD … [Read more...] about More materials available for Proto Labs Firstcut Machining Service
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Conference, Register now
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced that online registration is now available for its 2013 conference, which will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, from April 14 – 18, 2013. The users group conference, now in its 25th year, … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Conference, Register now
Commercial developer chooses 3D printed car models over CGI
by Terry Persun, Technology Journalist Recently, Edmonds.com created a new commercial that used 3D printed models to aid in the communication meant to illustrate the company’s commitment to consumers. White Room Artifacts, LLC was hired to create … [Read more...] about Commercial developer chooses 3D printed car models over CGI
Intellectual property rights and 3D printing—much ado about nothing?
3D printing and intellectual property protection or rights is back in the news again, thanks to Nathan Myhrvold, former Microsoft CTO and now owner of Intellectual Ventures, a company that “believes that ideas are valuable” and therefore works at … [Read more...] about Intellectual property rights and 3D printing—much ado about nothing?
3D printing and the “next industrial revolution”
According to Chris Anderson, “Makers” will be the next, or third, industrial revolution. (Anderson recently published his third book: Makers: The New Industrial Revolution.) Lots of pundits and bloggers have forecast that manufacturing, as we know … [Read more...] about 3D printing and the “next industrial revolution”
3D printing news in Ohio
The University of Dayton is reporting that it recently received about $3 million in Ohio Third Frontier Program funds that will be used to advance the aerospace industry in Ohio. What’s significant about this funding is that the money will be put to … [Read more...] about 3D printing news in Ohio