For some, it might be counterintuitive to see how a low-cost 3D printer can become a serious manufacturing machine. But creative users are finding many innovative ways. One, for example, is Voodoo Manufacturing, a 3D printing service provider out … [Read more...] about Have 3D printer, will make
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Proto Labs expands 3D Printing service with HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology
Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB), a global leader in technology-enabled, rapid manufacturing, has announced the addition of Multi Jet Fusion to its suite of 3D printing technologies. The production-grade 3D printing technology, developed by HP, builds fully … [Read more...] about Proto Labs expands 3D Printing service with HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology
How service providers can meet your low-volume 3D printing needs
To prototype a design, or even to handle short-run production, you would probably need: --one or more subtractive machines (such as a mill, lathe, drill press, stamping press, etc.) --at least one or more injection molding machines --at … [Read more...] about How service providers can meet your low-volume 3D printing needs
Proto Labs offers on-demand manufacturing for low-volume custom molded parts and opens a metrology lab
Digital manufacturing company Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) has added a suite of capabilities designed specifically to address the on-demand manufacturing needs of the low-volume, high-mix product segment. For years, there has been a gap in … [Read more...] about Proto Labs offers on-demand manufacturing for low-volume custom molded parts and opens a metrology lab
Tips on making additive parts fit
Xometry is a service provider of additive manufacturing processes as well as CNC machining and casting. Recently, Greg Paulsen, director of applications engineering at Xometry compared machined and printed parts to see how they mate. In this video, … [Read more...] about Tips on making additive parts fit
3D Hubs offers HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer for outsourced parts
3D Hubs online platform offers HP’s Multi Jet Fusion Technology. Using a network of HP Multi Jet Fusion Hubs based in Europe and North America, the technology becomes locally accessible to designers and engineers. The first material available will … [Read more...] about 3D Hubs offers HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer for outsourced parts
Sintavia plans a 55,000 square foot advanced manufacturing facility
Sintavia, LLC, a provider of precision metal additive manufacturing, plans to build a 55,000 square foot advanced manufacturing facility in nearby Hollywood, Florida. The new plant will also serve as the company’s headquarters, and quadruple … [Read more...] about Sintavia plans a 55,000 square foot advanced manufacturing facility
3D printing investment casting patterns at lower cost
3D Hubs is bringing low cost metal parts to market. Using Polymaker's PolyCast, a new material for FDM printed patterns and a global network of foundries, 3D Hubs will offer cast metal parts at a cost that is up to 5x less expensive than existing … [Read more...] about 3D printing investment casting patterns at lower cost
Siemens launches online collaborative platform to service additive manufacturing
Siemens revealed plans for a new online collaborative platform designed to bring on-demand product design and 3D printing production to the global manufacturing industry. In is press conference, it announced it is offering a vision that will provide … [Read more...] about Siemens launches online collaborative platform to service additive manufacturing
Thrinno offers one-stop sourcing for metal AM prototyping and production
Thrinno, a Belgium additive manufacturing software provider, launched Thrinno MarketPlace, an integrated manufacturing platform for metal additive manufacturing (AM) where companies can obtain competitive pricing based on actual manufacturing … [Read more...] about Thrinno offers one-stop sourcing for metal AM prototyping and production