Large and small manufacturers need a way of identifying how and where to implement additive processes or quantify their impact. To maximize integration of 3D printing technologies and eliminate the unknowns, Stratasys, Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS) and … [Read more...] about How and when to use additive manufacturing
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3D Printer Resolution: What Can I Expect?
You can find 3D printers and additive manufacturing systems that meet many resolution needs, although there are limits as to just how fine a resolution you can have. In general, look for the minimum feature size for the XY plane and then look for the … [Read more...] about 3D Printer Resolution: What Can I Expect?
3MF extensions address needs for productivity and full part description
The 3MF Consortium (3MF) released two free specification extensions to its 3MF Core Specification 1.1 for general availability. These extensions are the 3MF Production Extension and the 3MF Slice Extension. They will enable high-volume additive … [Read more...] about 3MF extensions address needs for productivity and full part description
Additive manufacturing helps move PCBs to market fast
With contemporary electronic products, the circuitry often has to compete for the limited space within the housing. When conventionally stacked, PCBs can no longer accommodate all of the necessary components, so three-dimensional circuit carriers … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing helps move PCBs to market fast
3d printing gives Olympic athlete a chance to compete
Decathlete Jeremy Taiwo's Olympic dream was up in the air for the last year, partly due to injury and partly due to the financial pressures of training. But a Brooks Running sponsorship helped solve both issues. Part of the Brooks Running's … [Read more...] about 3d printing gives Olympic athlete a chance to compete
Get to market fast with subtractive and additive manufacturing
Madelynn Martiniere • Director of Community • Fictiv Many additive manufacturing service providers are broadening their range of services to include CNC machining as well as additive printing. The combination not only delivers prototypes fast, … [Read more...] about Get to market fast with subtractive and additive manufacturing
Outsourcing options for 3D printing
Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor You don’t have to own a 3D printer to obtain prototypes or finished parts. The 3D printing service industry is vibrant, with interesting innovations to help you make your parts fast. Most service bureaus are … [Read more...] about Outsourcing options for 3D printing
Automotive 3D printing market expected to garner $2.4 Billion
A report published by Allied Market Research forecasts that the world automotive 3D printing market should garner $2.4 billion in revenue by 2022. Europe would emerge as the leading market over the forecast period, followed by Asia-Pacific and North … [Read more...] about Automotive 3D printing market expected to garner $2.4 Billion
What non-solvent smoothing options are available for 3D printed parts?
Several non-solvent based methods exist for finishing parts, including manual hand sanding, painting, and other manual methods. One of the best ways is to use a tumbling system, which gives a smooth finish to 3D printed parts. Tumbling uses the same … [Read more...] about What non-solvent smoothing options are available for 3D printed parts?
Women in Manufacturing to have VP of Johnson & Johnson speak at networking event
Women in Manufacturing announces that Johnson & Johnson and Carbon are sponsoring the next California Chapter event. The newly established WiM California Chapter will host an event on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at … [Read more...] about Women in Manufacturing to have VP of Johnson & Johnson speak at networking event