Who wants a boring, old plaster cast while broken bones mend? This 3d printed cast comes packed with pressure sensors, bluetooth speakers to play your music, LED lights, gyroscope, accelerometer, and WiFi enabled Intel Edison. Meet BOOMcast, a 3d … [Read more...] about 3D printed cast mends bones and plays music
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Obtain 3D printing design quote while working in SolidWorks
Quoting engines are fast becoming a key differentiator for additive manufacturing service providers. For example, Xometry, an online service provider, uses proprietary software to instantly connect you to the best manufacturing solution for your … [Read more...] about Obtain 3D printing design quote while working in SolidWorks
Innovative service providers emerging as key trend in 3D printing
3D printing was originally invented to reduce the time it takes to develop an engineering prototype. The idea was for thousands of engineers to have their own personal machines at their disposal. Today, that idea has evolved. New 3D printing … [Read more...] about Innovative service providers emerging as key trend in 3D printing
3Discovered introduces “Parts Forever” 3d printing service
3Discovered, a distributed design and manufacturing platform for 3D printed parts, is introducing its “Parts Forever” service for manufacturers and buyers of “long tail” parts and products. The company works with asset managers, equipment … [Read more...] about 3Discovered introduces “Parts Forever” 3d printing service
Get your 3D printed parts even faster
If you use service providers to additively print your designs, get ready to see the results even faster. SAP SE and UPS are collaborating to transform 3D printing into a seamless, on-demand manufacturing process from order through manufacturing and … [Read more...] about Get your 3D printed parts even faster
FATHOM and Nano Dimension collaborate on introduction of 3D Printer
FATHOM, an industry-leading advanced manufacturer with an expertise in 3D printing, has signed an agreement to collaborate with Nano Dimension, a leader in the area of 3D Printed Electronics, on introducing their DragonFly 2020 3D Printer to Silicon … [Read more...] about FATHOM and Nano Dimension collaborate on introduction of 3D Printer
Northern Illinois Univ and 3D Platform join to promote AM education
3D Platform announced an agreement to join forces with Northern Illinois University EIGERlab, an innovation network, incubator, and business accelerator facility designed to help individuals and businesses develop new skills, mentor, and link … [Read more...] about Northern Illinois Univ and 3D Platform join to promote AM education
FATHOM acquires data analytics software for digital manufacturing
FATHOM, a manufacturer with expertise in 3D printing, announced its acquisition of a proprietary data analytics application software that retrieves, analyzes, and reports real-time additive manufacturing metrics. “For the industry to take a step … [Read more...] about FATHOM acquires data analytics software for digital manufacturing
3D printing improves Diver safety
Worldwide, there are hundreds of diver fatalities per year due to forgetting to check an air supply. In the vast majority of those fatalities, the “dive buddy” never knew that his partner was already dead. An innovative design for an extra air supply … [Read more...] about 3D printing improves Diver safety
Proto Labs launches rapid Magnesium injection molding service
Proto Labs, Inc. introduced magnesium injection molding into its current rapid manufacturing services. This injection molding process helps engineers prototype using the same materials and processes used for the final part production. In addition, … [Read more...] about Proto Labs launches rapid Magnesium injection molding service