3D Systems has expanded its PlasticJet Printing materials to include a new Nylon for its CubePro 3D printers—a desktop printer that can suit a number of professional engineering applications as well as consumer applications. The engineering-grade … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces engineering grade Nylon
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3D printing brings the past into the present
The older a car gets, the harder it becomes to find original parts to replace broken or worn out parts. An exotic car dealer recently contacted Custom Prototypes as they were having a difficult time finding replacement lights for a rare Renault … [Read more...] about 3D printing brings the past into the present
3dprinting material helps SAE student engineers race to the finish line
For the University of Connecticut’s Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) race team, building a new car from the ground up is an annual event. Usually, there is a design challenge to figure out. This year, the car’s engine parts were … [Read more...] about 3dprinting material helps SAE student engineers race to the finish line
2016 AMUG Conference will be at St. Louis Union Station
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced that its 28th annual users group conference will be located in St. Louis, Missouri, from April 3 – 7, 2016. The five-day event will be held at the St. Louis Union Station, a National Historic … [Read more...] about 2016 AMUG Conference will be at St. Louis Union Station
Additively manufacturing a cranial implant
Cranial Implants must meet many stringent criteria. In the case of an Argentine patient who required a particularly large implant after stroke-related surgery, the project called for a level of design that was as close to perfect as one can imagine: … [Read more...] about Additively manufacturing a cranial implant
Additive manufacturing moves beyond the “cool” phase
The next trend you’ll find with Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is the growth of additive services. Part of this growth is driven by customer need, part by the frequent acquisitions made by the larger vendors. Customer need … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing moves beyond the “cool” phase
Paper based 3D printing reduces surgical time
Time is critical when a patient is undergoing surgery. The longer the patient’s internal tissue is exposed, the greater the risk. The sooner a patient can be closed up and begin recovery, the greater the chances for a healthy … [Read more...] about Paper based 3D printing reduces surgical time
How additive technology will affect manufacturing
For 16 years, ExOne has focused its efforts on developing additive machines for use in manufacturing. ExOne President Dave Burns explores this shift of 3D printing into additive manufacturing and how it will affect design engineers. Leslie … [Read more...] about How additive technology will affect manufacturing
The fall and rise of 3D printing
If you listen to the investor community about 3D printing/additive manufacturing (3DP/AM), you may find yourself skeptical about the viability of this industry. Recent reports, as of this writing, claim that the stock prices of the major public … [Read more...] about The fall and rise of 3D printing
Strong growth forecast for 3D printing in metals
According to IDTechEx technology analyst Rachel Gordon, 3D printing in metals is one of the fastest growing segments of the 3D printing (3DP) / additive manufacturing (AM) industry. In a recently released report, 3D Printing of Metals 2015-2025, … [Read more...] about Strong growth forecast for 3D printing in metals