Specialist manufacturer, Croft Additive Manufacturing (CAM), and ESR Space have combined expertise to conduct a study into the use of additive manufacturing (AM) and use prototypes to develop custom spacecraft mechanisms. The research, which was … [Read more...] about Lessons from additively making custom spacecraft mechanisms
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3D printing helps develop surgical tool that transforms ACL reconstruction
For high-performance athletes, a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can end a career. Part of the problem in treating ACL injuries with medical appliances is the uniqueness of every knee. Until 3D printing, it was cost prohibitive to shape a … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps develop surgical tool that transforms ACL reconstruction
3D printing: 3 stats everyone should know?
Be cautious when you simplify. You can make a concept or an idea so simple that you lose context. For example, a recent blog by Motley Fool indicates that three stats will tell you what you need to know about investing in a 3D printer … [Read more...] about 3D printing: 3 stats everyone should know?
MultiJet printing capabilities with ProJet MJP 3600 MJP 5500X enhanced
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today the ongoing evolution of its MultiJet Printing (MJP) family of 3D printers with the release of the new high-throughput ProJet® MJP 3600 Series. The company has also introduced performance-enhancing features for … [Read more...] about MultiJet printing capabilities with ProJet MJP 3600 MJP 5500X enhanced
EnvisionTEC fills product line with new 3D printers
EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of professional grade 3D printers and materials, previewed the Vector 3SP and the Micro Plus, at the International CES 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Vector 3SP joins the industrial 3D printer lineup, … [Read more...] about EnvisionTEC fills product line with new 3D printers
Ultimaker launches two 3D printers at CES
Desktop 3D printers often lack capabilities and features desired by professional engineers. A few, though, such as the Ultimaker brand, can suit engineering needs. Ultimaker launched two 3D printers at CES Las Vegas 2016; the Ultimaker 2+ and … [Read more...] about Ultimaker launches two 3D printers at CES
A better print nozzle for MakerBot 3D printers
MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D printing industry, announced the MakerBot Smart Extruder+, a new swappable extruder for Fifth Generation MakerBot 3D Printers. The MakerBot team worked with its parent company, Stratasys, which also … [Read more...] about A better print nozzle for MakerBot 3D printers
New material for 3D printing in ceramics
Researchers at HRL Laboratories, LLC, have demonstrated an approach to additively manufacture ceramics that overcomes the limits of traditional ceramic processing and enables high temperature, high strength ceramic components. HRL’s Senior … [Read more...] about New material for 3D printing in ceramics
How to set up 3D printing for failure in 3 steps
All too frequently, bloggers and pundits make inaccurate claims about 3D printing (3DP) and Additive Manufacturing (AM) systems capabilities. You could easily make the case that over enthusiastic punditry is partly to blame for 3DSystems recent … [Read more...] about How to set up 3D printing for failure in 3 steps
3D scanning helps reengineer the Dodge Viper
GSpeed (Cresson, Texas) contracted with NVision, Inc. to 3D-scan the chassis of a Dodge Viper as a key step in GSpeed’s goal of building what is expected to be among the fastest Vipers in racing history. NVision, Inc., a leader in reengineering … [Read more...] about 3D scanning helps reengineer the Dodge Viper