Apparently not many. Here’s an example of what 3D printing can do today in color, with the added bonus of printing some of the most amazing geometry ever imagined. Stratasys Ltd. has collaborated with esteemed designers to create the world’s first … [Read more...] about What are the limits of color and geometry with 3D printing?
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Local Motors 3D printing cars with Siemens PLM Software
Siemens and Local Motors have formed a partnership to help advance additive manufacturing by optimizing the development of large-scale 3D printed cars. The partnership combines Siemens’ product lifecycle management (PLM) software technology with … [Read more...] about Local Motors 3D printing cars with Siemens PLM Software
Additive Manufacturing Users Group names Technical Competition winners
It's amazing what you can do with 3D printing. Take a look at the recent winners of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) annual Technical Competition, which was held during the group’s 28th annual conference in St. Louis, Missouri. A panel … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group names Technical Competition winners
Additive Manufacturing Users Group recognizes experience and service
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced the recipients of DINO (Distinguished INnovator Operator) awards for additive manufacturing expertise and service. The awards were presented at the 28th annual users group conference in St. … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group recognizes experience and service
Using additive for lightweight design
At the Hanover Fair (April 25-29 2016), EOS, a leader in additive manufacturing (AM) systems, will be part of a collaborative* exhibit on lightweight design. The demand for lightweight design with all its advantages is occupying many industries, … [Read more...] about Using additive for lightweight design
3D printing shifts into manufacturing
At the recent AMUG Conference in St. Louis, many conversations focused on taking 3D printing / additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) more into manufacturing rather than just prototyping. Over the next few years, you will see a number of product … [Read more...] about 3D printing shifts into manufacturing
CNC control for 3D printers
OSAI announced that it provides its OPENcontrol for the Fabru PlastJet 3C Model printers. These 3d printers extrude three different plastic materials simultaneously. Designed for industrial prototype applications, the PlastJet 3C operation is based … [Read more...] about CNC control for 3D printers
Materials chemistry moves electronics 3D printing forward
Materials will always be key to the 3D printing industry’s success, and the chemistry behind materials development will be a major growth area. The latest company to put materials chemistry to use in 3D printing is Nano Dimension Technologies. … [Read more...] about Materials chemistry moves electronics 3D printing forward
FAQ: Do I require a special location to install a 3D printer?
For a long time it was assumed that only the large 3D printing/additive manufacturing machines, and especially the ones printing with metal materials, required proper ventilation or other efforts to ensure operator safety. These are usually installed … [Read more...] about FAQ: Do I require a special location to install a 3D printer?
3D printing a better car
Manufacturers must integrate an increasing number of concepts and energy storage systems into vehicle structures. Future vehicle bodies will be lighter, which will require more flexible design. As the number of vehicle varieties increases, designers … [Read more...] about 3D printing a better car