Renishaw, a global engineering technologies company, is highlight two new metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems at formnext 2015, Frankfurt, Germany, this week. As an official supplier to Land Rover Ben Ainslie Racing team and a member of … [Read more...] about New AM systems from Renishaw
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Using a robot to 3D print parts
The use of robots in a 3D printing system is not new, but it’s not common. Many such systems are more experimental than systems for sale. Arevo Labs, a leader in composite additive manufacturing technology, is introducing a scalable Robot-based … [Read more...] about Using a robot to 3D print parts
3D printing trend–desktop 3D printers get better
Desktop 3D printing manufacturers continue to upgrade their systems, improving precision and accuracy. German RepRap, for example, recently introduced the X350pro. This printer has a rectangular 350 x 250 millimeter (13.8 x 7.9 x 8.3 in.) build … [Read more...] about 3D printing trend–desktop 3D printers get better
Materials for 3D printing and light-weighting
Airlines continue to seek every opportunity to reduce weight, differentiate their brands, minimize costs and enhance the customer flying experience. One avenue they are exploring is materials. They need versatile materials, along with creative design … [Read more...] about Materials for 3D printing and light-weighting
The evolution of urban biking
San Francisco is an ideal backdrop for a bike culture to thrive. Its temperatures remain consistently mild year-round, and its landscape seamlessly blends hills, streets and shoreline. Bicyclists commute to work, run errands, transport groceries (and … [Read more...] about The evolution of urban biking
How to 3D print a jet-powered UAV
It has a wingspan of 3 meters. It flies at more than 150 mph. It weighs 33 lb. It was built in half the time it would normally take because 80% of this jet powered UAV was 3D printed. Revealed at the Dubai Airshow, this unmanned aerial vehicle … [Read more...] about How to 3D print a jet-powered UAV
EnvisionTEC announces new 3D printer for dental market
EnvisionTEC, a leading manufacturer of professional grade 3D printers and materials, recently announced its newest 3D printer for the dental market. The Perfactory Vida Hi-Res will join the company’s growing group for dental applications, recommended … [Read more...] about EnvisionTEC announces new 3D printer for dental market
3D printing is helping researchers in development of energy-absorbing material
Because 3D printing forms objects differently than traditional machining or injection molding, it enables researchers to think outside the box when developing new materials. Interesting research on energy absorbing materials is underway at Purdue … [Read more...] about 3D printing is helping researchers in development of energy-absorbing material
NASA helps push additive manufacturing boundaries
A team at Marshall Space Flight Center is exploring additive manufacturing (3D printing) for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The team is looking into the capabilities, costs and benefits of using additive manufacturing on their latest liquid … [Read more...] about NASA helps push additive manufacturing boundaries
MakerBot improves print speed on its 3D printers
MakerBot claims its Desktop 3.8 prints designs 30% faster and with stronger structural support. 3D printing speed is affected by several factors, including how you arrange a build on the build tray, how you slice the STL code, and what fill … [Read more...] about MakerBot improves print speed on its 3D printers