Design cost out by increasing part complexity. Tyler Reid, Manufacturing Application Manager, GoEngineer Engineers are normally introduced to the concept of design for manufacture (DFM) while in school. But the reality is that the majority of … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing turns design efficiency on its head
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3D printing can help us use our light resources efficiently
By: Pasi Vahimaa, Kuldeep Vali and Richard van de Vrie. About 20% of our global energy consumption concerns lighting. As citizens of planet Earth, we know that we have to take care and find solutions to preserve our global resources. Energy waste … [Read more...] about 3D printing can help us use our light resources efficiently
PTI offers the hybrid Lumex Avance-25 for additive manufacturing needs
One concern a number of engineers have about additive manufacturing and 3D printing is the finishing process. How can this process be made simpler and easier? In the last year or two, a couple of hybrid machines that combine additive manufacturing … [Read more...] about PTI offers the hybrid Lumex Avance-25 for additive manufacturing needs
ExOne unveils Innovent™ 3D Printing system for research and education customers
The ExOne Company (Nasdaq: XONE), a global provider of three-dimensional printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced its latest 3D printing system, Innovent™, designed especially for research and education … [Read more...] about ExOne unveils Innovent™ 3D Printing system for research and education customers
Get the latest 3D printing developments at the AMUG and RAPID Conferencess
For the professional user of additive manufacturing systems, there are two key conferences. This year, the first one up is The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Education & Training Conference, which will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, … [Read more...] about Get the latest 3D printing developments at the AMUG and RAPID Conferencess
3d printing injection molds slashes prototype lead time by 40%
The Italian division of international consumer goods giant, Unilever, has cut lead times for prototype parts by 40% since introducing Stratasys’ PolyJet 3D printing technology into its manufacturing process. Using 3D printed injection molding tools, … [Read more...] about 3d printing injection molds slashes prototype lead time by 40%
Connect, learn, and get inspired at AMUG conference
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced its featured keynote speakers for the 2015 AMUG Education & Training Conference, which will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, from April 19 – 23, 2015. Lonnie Love, Jason Lopes and Todd … [Read more...] about Connect, learn, and get inspired at AMUG conference
3D printing helps inventors design accessories for a “smart” fridge
I’m female. I own a refrigerator. And you could say that I have an attitude when it comes to trying to put “intelligence” into my fridge. What on Earth for? I’m a consumer as well as an engineer, and I'm not convinced that I need a fridge sending me … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps inventors design accessories for a “smart” fridge
Should you 3D print in house or not?
The prices of some 3D printers are coming down, making it more affordable to own one of your own, even a desktop version. Still, it can be better to outsource your 3D printer. When do you stay in house, and when do you outsource? These tips will help … [Read more...] about Should you 3D print in house or not?
3D printing helps build the NEMO UROV
With the help of a National Geographic Innovation Fellow, a team of engineering students from Colorado State University and additive manufacturing technologies from Solid Concepts build an Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle unlike any before that … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps build the NEMO UROV