Laser melting is one of the more complex additive processes in the 3D printing industry. Used for medical and aerospace applications, it’s critical that parts are melted properly for the best mechanical and performance properties. Ensuring the … [Read more...] about How to ensure a quality build from laser melting
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Easier 3D printing process for composite tooling
The ExOne Company has qualified a new application for its additive manufacturing process, Water Wash-out Tooling, designed to aid in the development of manufacturing and composite tooling. Engineers at ExOne’s Materials Applications Laboratory … [Read more...] about Easier 3D printing process for composite tooling
Support for the 3MF Consortium grows
It looks like the 3MF Consortium is gaining ground in its efforts to establish a common 3D printing file format. The group announced four new members: 3D Systems, Materialise, Siemens PLM Software, and Stratasys. This consortium is a Joint … [Read more...] about Support for the 3MF Consortium grows
Formulate 3D Printing resins for specific mechanical properties and surface quality
Bomar oligomers , from Dymax Oligomers & Coatings let you formulate printing inks and 3D printing resins for SLA, DLP, and 3D inkjet printers. You can choose oligomers with varying Tgs that allow flexibility in mechanical properties. For example, … [Read more...] about Formulate 3D Printing resins for specific mechanical properties and surface quality
Faster connections with Inspire 2015
Less is more. Especially when we’re talking the mass and weight of a part we’re designing. Those of us who have used previous versions of solidThinking’s Inspire software already know about its ability to reduce up to 45% of a part’s weight within a … [Read more...] about Faster connections with Inspire 2015
Formlabs announces tough resin for 3D printing
Formlabs, the makers of the Form 1+ SLA 3D Printer, announced a new functional resin for applications in engineering and prototyping. With Tough Resin, Form 1+ users can produce strong, sturdy parts with physical properties similar to ABS … [Read more...] about Formlabs announces tough resin for 3D printing
Does 3D printing need its own operating system?
Whether you use professional 3D printing machines or more commercial desktop units, every user has some issues with getting the designed part to print correctly. Part of the problem is the software used to convert a design into 3D printable … [Read more...] about Does 3D printing need its own operating system?
Albright Technologies adds silicone injection molding
Albright Technologies announced the introduction of liquid silicone injection molding services for prototype and low volume production purposes. Albright recently acquired several injection molding presses for its operation. All of the presses … [Read more...] about Albright Technologies adds silicone injection molding
Corvette Racing uses 3D measurement to maximize manufacturing efficiencies
Get it done fast, accurately, and efficiently. Like many engineers, the engineers at Pratt & Miller, New Hudson, MI, face the same demands. Pratt & Miller engineers take automotive programs from concept to reality. They perform first-article … [Read more...] about Corvette Racing uses 3D measurement to maximize manufacturing efficiencies
A primer on rapid prototyping
Digital Manufacturing is probably a new term for many. In Brian Underdahl’s book, Proto Labs Special Edition Digital Manufacturing for Dummies, the author combines CNC machining, injection molding and 3D printing into this overall umbrella … [Read more...] about A primer on rapid prototyping