At the recent AMUG 2017 Conference, Stacey DelVecchio, Additive Manufacturing Product Manager at Caterpillar Inc., gave a presentation on why and how Caterpillar uses 3D printing/additive manufacturing. The company known for big earth moving … [Read more...] about Caterpillar Inc.’s plans for additive manufacturing
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Additive Manufacturing Users Group announces new board
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced its 2017—2018 board. Elected by AMUG members during the annual business meeting held at the 2017 AMUG Conference in Chicago, Illinois, the board’s primary responsibility will be to build … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group announces new board
EnvisionTEC and 3Shape offer turnkey system to 3D scan and print in-ear devices
EnvisionTEC, a global leader in 3D printers for the in-ear device and monitor market, and 3Shape, a global leader in 3D scanning and CAD/CAM software, launched a turnkey system for scanning, modeling, and printing in-ear devices. At AudiologyNow, … [Read more...] about EnvisionTEC and 3Shape offer turnkey system to 3D scan and print in-ear devices
Karl Lindblom appointed General Manager of Arcam EBM
Arcam EBM, based in Mölndal, Sweden, comprises development, manufacturing, sales and support for Arcam’s EBM systems products. In addition to the Mölndal facility, Arcam EBM has sales and service operations in England, Germany, Italy, USA and China. … [Read more...] about Karl Lindblom appointed General Manager of Arcam EBM
Proto Labs adds PolyJet technology to its 3D printing service offering
Proto Labs Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, announced the addition of PolyJet technology to its industrial 3D printing service at Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo in Cleveland. PolyJet … [Read more...] about Proto Labs adds PolyJet technology to its 3D printing service offering
Ultimaker, sees 3.5x increase in North American channel partnerships
Ultimaker, a leading open source 3D printer manufacturer, announced an expansion of its network of channel partners in North America. Less than a year after establishing a U.S. headquarters, resellers of Ultimaker’s desktop 3D printer have increased … [Read more...] about Ultimaker, sees 3.5x increase in North American channel partnerships
HP kit helps users develop materials for its 3D printers
Many additive machines can use standard materials as long as they are in the proper format. An example is metals. As long as the metal powder have certain features, such as the right size grain structure, you can purchase powders from any reliable … [Read more...] about HP kit helps users develop materials for its 3D printers
CIMdata forms additive manufacturing consulting practice
CIMdata, Inc., a leading global product lifecycle management (PLM) strategic management consulting and research firm, announced the formation of an Additive Manufacturing Strategy Consulting Practice to help clients make strategic level business … [Read more...] about CIMdata forms additive manufacturing consulting practice
Replacing injection molding with 3D printing
With a total of about 200 employees in the Southwest of Germany, Hahn-Schickard specializes in applied research and development in the areas of microsystems engineering, micro assembly technology, micro-analytical systems, and information technology. … [Read more...] about Replacing injection molding with 3D printing
Stratasys partners with the MTC to expand additive manufacturing
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, announced it has partnered with the UK’s Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) to spearhead the organization’s objective to demonstrate new processes and … [Read more...] about Stratasys partners with the MTC to expand additive manufacturing