A few software tools dominate the 3D printing / additive manufacturing preparation market. These middleware tools help you ensure that your CAD file has proper meshes, or that the file is viewed as a solid body rather than a surface body, or that … [Read more...] about Preparing 3D data for 3D printing
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Stratasys and PTC Creo work together to streamline 3D printing
It’s no secret that there is a gap between design software programs and additive manufacturing systems that challenges design engineers on printing the part they really designed. This issue is also one reason for the somewhat slow adoption of … [Read more...] about Stratasys and PTC Creo work together to streamline 3D printing
How to improve the design to additive manufacture workflow
The latest developments in the 3D printing industry are certainly new machines, but the more intriguing development is the movement to cloud-based sharing of data among a number of smart devices, including the 3D printer. Several companies are … [Read more...] about How to improve the design to additive manufacture workflow
Solidscape to reveal all-in-one 3D printing system at Euromold
Solidscape®, Inc., will unveil the Solidscape Base at the Euromold Tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany, Nov. 25-28, booth B111 in hall 11. In addition, Solidscape will also demonstrate two new software programs that enable users to operate printers … [Read more...] about Solidscape to reveal all-in-one 3D printing system at Euromold
3D Systems launches Geomagic Sculpt and Touch
3D Systems announced the its new Geomagic Sculpt 3D modeling software with Touch haptic 3D stylus. Geomagic Sculpt erases the boundaries of solid modeling, empowering the freedom of designing complex, curvy and organic shapes. With precise … [Read more...] about 3D Systems launches Geomagic Sculpt and Touch
How to ensure your 3D design will 3D print
3D models that fail to print are one of the more frustrating issues for designers, engineers, jewellers and 3D service bureaus. Despite all the discussion about how easy it is to 3D print your design, the fact is that there are gaps among software … [Read more...] about How to ensure your 3D design will 3D print
Stratasys to acquire GrabCAD, a 3D CAD collaboration platform
Stratasys announces it is buying GrabCAD. This transaction should increases collaboration and accessibility of 3D CAD files for its customers and help accelerate the adoption of 3D printing Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leading global provider … [Read more...] about Stratasys to acquire GrabCAD, a 3D CAD collaboration platform
3DRV and Autodesk: Helping to spread the word about 3D printing
When the 3DRV tour rolled into Toledo, Ohio, we drove over to see the latest in 3D printing technology. The RV tour is driving across the United States with a mission to explore how 3D printing and additive manufacturing are changing the way things … [Read more...] about 3DRV and Autodesk: Helping to spread the word about 3D printing
Design Excellence Forum for SolidWorks and 3D printing
Fisher/Unitech,a leading provider of SolidWorks® 3D design software and Stratasys 3D Printers, will host its second annual Design Excellence Forum – an event scheduled in 11 cities throughout the Midwest and Northeast. This year’s Design Excellence … [Read more...] about Design Excellence Forum for SolidWorks and 3D printing
How to ensure a design is 3D printable
As 3D printing / additive manufacturing becomes a more accepted every day industrial tool, the focus is turning to best practices that help smooth out the kinks in preparing parts for the additive build. By Leslie Langnau, Managing … [Read more...] about How to ensure a design is 3D printable