Additive manufacturing technology is gaining greater credibility as well as attention. AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken (VDW)) … [Read more...] about Opportunities for recognition for additive manufacturing
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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
FineLine Prototyping acquired by Proto Labs
A couple of months ago, we reported that Proto Labs acquired FineLine Prototyping, Inc. a leading provider of additive manufacturing services. This move enables Proto Labs to offer a wider range of prototyping services, now that it has added additive … [Read more...] about FineLine Prototyping acquired by Proto Labs
Redeye 3D printing: Custom designs for your personalized car
Automobiles are so much a part of the American life style; we race them, work in them, collect them, go for scenic drives in them—we spend so much time in our automobiles, we even give them names. Cars are definitely more than just a way to get from … [Read more...] about Redeye 3D printing: Custom designs for your personalized car
Stratasys completes acquisition of Solid Concepts
Stratasys Ltd. a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced the completion of its previously disclosed acquisition of Solid Concepts. Stratasys announced the acquisitions of Solid Concepts and Harvest … [Read more...] about Stratasys completes acquisition of Solid Concepts
Developing Bottle Carriers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
To meet a 30-day deadline for designing, molding, decorating and shipping more than 150 impact-resistant carriers for POWERADE® drink bottles to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, the design and build teams at American Precision Prototyping (APP) … [Read more...] about Developing Bottle Carriers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Lockheed Martin and RedEye 3D print a colossal fuel tank
In early 2012, Lockheed Martin SSC began looking at ways to improve and add value to their satellite design. The goal was to design a satellite that would make more efficient use of space and increase the satellite’s payload. It would require testing … [Read more...] about Lockheed Martin and RedEye 3D print a colossal fuel tank
Proto Labs, Inc. Launches New Additive Manufacturing Service
Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, announced the launch of its additive manufacturing service through the acquisition of privately held FineLine Prototyping, Inc. a leading provider of … [Read more...] about Proto Labs, Inc. Launches New Additive Manufacturing Service
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Recognizes Distinguished Service
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced recipients of awards for excellence and service. The awards were presented at the 26th annual users group conference in Tucson, Arizona. During the annual Awards Banquet, the association … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Recognizes Distinguished Service
RP Marketplace launches B2B platform for professional 3D printing
RP Marketplace, an online platform for businesses to source and manage professional rapid prototyping services, announced that it has launched www.rpmarketplace.com. For the last two months, RP Marketplace has been listing professional 3D printing … [Read more...] about RP Marketplace launches B2B platform for professional 3D printing