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Simplify3D 3D printing software for German RepRap 3D printers

July 9, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Simplify3D replaces the Repetier-Host and Slic3r packages and allows importing of different files, scaling a model up or down, repairing the model code, creating Gcode and, of course, starting 3D printing. Introduced by German RepRap, this Simplify3D … [Read more...] about Simplify3D 3D printing software for German RepRap 3D printers

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Extrusion, Personal 3D printers, Personal 3D printing software, Software Tagged With: german RepRap

Developing Bottle Carriers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

June 23, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Materials, News, Production 3D Printers / AM Systems News, Professional 3D Printers News, Service Bureau News, Service Bureaus, Vat Photopolymerization Tagged With: 3D Systems

3D printing and scanning movie expert headlines RAPID keynote lineup

May 12, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

I've seen Jason Lopes, lead systems engineer for Legacy Effects, speak at AMUG for the past couple of years.  His presentations are not to be missed. He is inspiring in the number of ways he and his team use many types of 3D printing and additive … [Read more...] about 3D printing and scanning movie expert headlines RAPID keynote lineup

Filed Under: 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Binder Jetting, Consumer Products, Directed Energy Deposition, Entertainment, Extrusion, Industrial, Leslie's blog, Material Jetting, Materials, Medical, Personal 3D printers, Powder Bed Fusion, Production 3D Printers / AM Systems News, Professional 3D Printers News, Service Bureaus, Sheet Lamination, Software, Vat Photopolymerization

Lockheed Martin and RedEye 3D print a colossal fuel tank

May 1, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Extrusion, News, Production 3D Printers / AM Systems News, Professional 3D Printers News, Service Bureau News, Service Bureaus Tagged With: redeye

Proto Labs, Inc. Launches New Additive Manufacturing Service

April 24, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, CNC Milling Machines, Consumer Products, Directed Energy Deposition, Entertainment, Industrial, Medical, News, Packaging, Powder Bed Fusion, Production 3D Printers / AM Systems News, Professional 3D Printers News, Rapid MFG, Rapid Prototyping, Service Bureau News, Service Bureaus, Vat Photopolymerization Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

RP Marketplace launches B2B platform for professional 3D printing

April 10, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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

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Hyphen expands prototyping capabilities with Stratasys Fortus 900 mc

April 8, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Hyphen™, a rapid prototyping and testing facility, announced an upgrade to its capabilities with the purchase of the Stratasys Fortus 900mc 3D Production System from Cimetrix, one of Canada’s leading additive manufacturing solution … [Read more...] about Hyphen expands prototyping capabilities with Stratasys Fortus 900 mc

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Extrusion, Production 3D Printers / AM Systems News, Professional 3D Printers News, Service Bureau News, Service Bureaus

Stratasys to Acquire Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies

April 2, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing systems, announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire two privately-held companies, Solid Concepts Inc. and Harvest Technologies. The two … [Read more...] about Stratasys to Acquire Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Extrusion, Industrial, Medical, News, Production 3D Printers / AM Systems News, Professional 3D Printers News, Rapid MFG, Rapid Prototyping, Service Bureau News, Service Bureaus Tagged With: Stratasys Ltd.

Michigan company named top reseller of Stratasys 3D printers

March 14, 2014 By Leslie Langnau 1 Comment

FISHER/UNITECH, Troy, MI, has been named as a top reseller of Stratasys equipment for 2013.  The company, a product lifecycle management solutions provider and Stratasys partner for nearly 18 years, supplies an array of 3D Printers and 3D Production … [Read more...] about Michigan company named top reseller of Stratasys 3D printers

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Another way to remove support material from 3D printed parts

March 10, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Recently we published an article, Choosing a finishing method for additive manufacturing, on ways to finish your 3D printed part.  The major 3D printing vendors offer systems that you can purchase, or use their services, to finish your parts. An … [Read more...] about Another way to remove support material from 3D printed parts

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Industrial, Materials, Medical, News, Service Bureau News, Service Bureaus, Surface Finishing Tagged With: post processing

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