Renishaw is contributing its knowledge in additive manufacturing / 3D printing to create key prototype parts for the BLOODHOUND supersonic car, which will attempt to break the 1,000 mph speed barrier during Summer 2015. One of the most … [Read more...] about BLOODHOUND supersonic car turns to Renishaw 3D printing expertise
Professional 3D Printers News
Is 3D printing dangerous to your health?
This press release came across my desk today. Now that 3D printing is such a hot topic, I suppose it is inevitable that someone would claim that improper use of 3D printing materials is dangerous to one's health. From a cynical point of view, that … [Read more...] about Is 3D printing dangerous to your health?
Opening up the 3D printing materials market
One of the main issues many engineers have with 3D printing / additive manufacturing is how manufacturers of these machines handle materials. Often, the manufacturer is the only source for materials for its printers, using various methods to ensure … [Read more...] about Opening up the 3D printing materials market
3D printing and thinking differently
You’ve heard it before—to take the best advantage of 3D printers, engineers need to think differently; to think in ways not associated with CNC machining or injection molding, to design knowing that with 3D printers, you have more freedom with form, … [Read more...] about 3D printing and thinking differently
3D Systems introduces injection molding-like direct manufacturing material
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced a new plastic injection molding-like material– VisiJet® M3 Black for use in its ProJet® 3500/3510 professional 3D printers. VisiJet M3 Black further expands the range of use cases of the company’s ProJet printers into … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces injection molding-like direct manufacturing material
Beyond color 3D printing
ZPrinters (now the ProJet X60 line) are well known for 3D printing objects in a full spectrum of colors. But these machines can also be used for other tasks, such as creating wax infiltration molds. For Pratt & Miller, the initial use behind … [Read more...] about Beyond color 3D printing
The Future of 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
By Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor Industry experts speak out about what 3D printing needs to continue to grow. This time around, (as opposed to more than 25 years ago) the 3D printing/additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) industry seems to be on … [Read more...] about The Future of 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
Todd Grimm featured speaker at TCT Show + Personalize 2013
As the 3D printing industry continues to grow under the media spotlight, suddenly, everyone has an opinion. But when the occasion calls for an expert on additive manufacturing and its industrial applications - not just a talking head - there is one … [Read more...] about Todd Grimm featured speaker at TCT Show + Personalize 2013
Mcor Technologies on the path to growth
It looks like the use of paper material to create 3D printed objects is a popular choice. Mcor Technologies Ltd, manufacturer of the only line of desktop paper 3D printers released its growth figures recently. Over the past ten months, it has … [Read more...] about Mcor Technologies on the path to growth
LUXeXceL and University of Eastern Finland partner to develop photonics 3D printing
The Institute of Photonics at the University of Eastern Finland is launching a cooperative effort with Dutch company LUXeXceL to offer rapid prototyping of optical components for prototypes, short-run and volume batches. Last year Jyrki Saarinen, … [Read more...] about LUXeXceL and University of Eastern Finland partner to develop photonics 3D printing