When World Speed Record Holder Russ Wicks set his sights on producing a supercar like no other, he was determined to incorporate state-of-the-art automotive engineering and applied science materials with the latest advanced technologies available to … [Read more...] about Hypercar used 3D printing for investment casting of titanium uprights
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Stratasys will show 11 new 3D printing machines at Euromold 2014
After receiving a slew of press releases from Stratasys Ltd., I would say that the recent HP announcement of entering the market has not fazed Stratasys. In addition to the new machines, the company is also showing new materials. The … [Read more...] about Stratasys will show 11 new 3D printing machines at Euromold 2014
Using 3D printing to develop injection molds for medical devices
Since Worrell began 3D printing injection molds for medical devices, it has slashed lead times by 95% compared to traditional tooling, with costs plummeting 70%. The company, in collaboration with Stratasys Ltd., demonstrates how engineers can … [Read more...] about Using 3D printing to develop injection molds for medical devices
What are the obstacles to greater adoption of 3D printing?
Polls are fun if for no other reason than they confirm what you suspect or maybe even know. London Business Conferences recently conducted a cross-industry poll on what users of 3D printing / additive manufacturing systems considered the biggest … [Read more...] about What are the obstacles to greater adoption of 3D printing?
3D Systems launches Geomagic Sculpt and Touch
3D Systems announced the its new Geomagic Sculpt 3D modeling software with Touch haptic 3D stylus. Geomagic Sculpt erases the boundaries of solid modeling, empowering the freedom of designing complex, curvy and organic shapes. With precise … [Read more...] about 3D Systems launches Geomagic Sculpt and Touch
HP makes good on claim to enter 3D printing market
HP Inc has entered the 3D printing / additive manufacturing market in a big way. Introducing what it calls Blended Reality, HP Inc hopes to “enable expression at the speed of thought.” However, while the as yet unnamed machine is interesting, it … [Read more...] about HP makes good on claim to enter 3D printing market
Forget about the cool factor – 3D printing saves time and money
This guest blog is by Tyler Reid, Manufacturing Application Manager, GoEngineer The idea of iterative design – the cyclic process of prototyping, testing, analyzing, and refining a product – existed long before additive manufacturing, but was … [Read more...] about Forget about the cool factor – 3D printing saves time and money
Celebrate 25 years of 3D printing / additive manufacturing at RAPID 2015
For almost a quarter of a century, the RAPID Conference & Exposition, produced by SME, has helped define the crucial role of additive manufacturing and empowered the establishment of an industry that continues to conceive, test, improve and … [Read more...] about Celebrate 25 years of 3D printing / additive manufacturing at RAPID 2015
Formlabs announces new suite of functional resins
Formlabs, the makers of the Form 1+ SLA 3D Printer, announced a new family of high-performance functional resins. The new resins, Castable and Flexible, add capabilities to the Form 1+ 3D Printer, allowing for the investment casting of metal parts, … [Read more...] about Formlabs announces new suite of functional resins
How 3D printing in color works
Color can be an important design element. In addition to matching a customer’s expectation of what a design will look like, color also highlights important features or helps show aspects of a design that need further examination. Several 3D … [Read more...] about How 3D printing in color works