An IT pro, a talent management exec and a freelance designer walk into a room late at night. It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it’s actually the very real scenario that a couple and their longtime friend encountered over and over again as … [Read more...] about 3D scanner helps develop the iPad Grablet
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A simple scanning tool for personal 3D printers
In the personal 3D printer field, one concern is whether the average user not trained in CAD will get any benefit from these devices sufficient to sustain the growth of this nascent industry. If you’ve never designed anything in your life, how do … [Read more...] about A simple scanning tool for personal 3D printers
3D printing shaves time-to-market for water heater manufacturer
Using a ZPrinter® to create prototypes in-house, A. O. Smith, a leading global manufacturer of water heating equipment, is shaving weeks off product development, saving substantial cost as well as time. Through the use of this 3D printer, they … [Read more...] about 3D printing shaves time-to-market for water heater manufacturer
DoD, Stratasys, and 3D printers–continuing to invest in students
The Department of Defense’ (DoD) STARBASE youth program has placed a $1 million order for Stratasys uPrint SE 3D printers. This latest equipment order brings the total to more than 100 Stratasys 3D printers used as classroom technology by the … [Read more...] about DoD, Stratasys, and 3D printers–continuing to invest in students
The ATOS Compact Scan – A New Breed of 3D Scanner
The ATOS Compact Scan accurately scans with detailed resolution at high speeds. This modern 3D scanner combines the latest ATOS Blue Light Technology and software into a compact design with an affordable price. Quickly measure and inspect castings, … [Read more...] about The ATOS Compact Scan – A New Breed of 3D Scanner
Konica Minolta 3D Scanning Labs Expands its Services to Include 3D Printing
Konica Minolta 3D Scanning Labs announced its new rapid prototyping service. The company is now offering 3D printing services with the addition of 3D Systems’ Projet™ HD 3000 3D Production System. The Projet™ suits a range of applications including … [Read more...] about Konica Minolta 3D Scanning Labs Expands its Services to Include 3D Printing
Submit entries to the Stratasys 2012 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge
Students and educators, you have just three weeks left to submit a design for the Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) Dimension brand’s eighth annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. Submissions are due Feb 2, 2012. This global contest encourages … [Read more...] about Submit entries to the Stratasys 2012 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge
Can open source 3D printing be more than a hobby?
Back in the 1960s, when Gene Roddenberry was developing his ideas for the Star Trek series, one of his thoughts was that we would live in a society without money. His vision was that we would be more focused on self-actualization, which would drive … [Read more...] about Can open source 3D printing be more than a hobby?
UK-based service bureau highlights simultaneous multi-part 3D printing
Industrial Plastic Fabrications (IPF) bought its first Objet 3D printer four years ago, and now the company has 360 customers. Today, IPF offers a range of machining and fabricating services using varied technologies, but all its rapid prototyping/3D … [Read more...] about UK-based service bureau highlights simultaneous multi-part 3D printing
The 3D printer home market takes shape
It looks like the big players in the additive manufacturing market are taking the potential of the 3D printing home market seriously with the introduction of a new 3D printer from 3D Systems specifically geared to the home market, and rumors of a … [Read more...] about The 3D printer home market takes shape