If you can dream it, you can 3D print it. The range of items coming from engineers and innovators is amazing. For example, how about a 3d printed breathalyzer? The inspiration behind the 3D printed DrinkMate was “Be safe and make the right … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps create the smallest breathalyzer
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3D printing used to build high-hardness ferrous metal products
Materials are the key to greater acceptance and use of professional 3D printing / additive manufacturing machines. With metal materials, one of the hurdles to achieving a high hardness part using additive technology has been the tendency of the … [Read more...] about 3D printing used to build high-hardness ferrous metal products
See metal additive manufacturing at TCT Show
Renishaw, the UK's only manufacturer of a metal based additive manufacturing (metal 3D printing) machine will be exhibiting at TCT 2014 from 30 September – 2 October. On show at stand F22 will be a range of products, including the PlusPac™ upgrade … [Read more...] about See metal additive manufacturing at TCT Show
Get a closer look at Optomec 3D printers at TCT Show
The TCT Show in Birmingham, England, (running from September 30 – October 2 at the NEC) gives you an opportunity to see developments in 3D printing / additive manufacturing from U.S. companies as well as European based companies. One of the companies … [Read more...] about Get a closer look at Optomec 3D printers at TCT Show
Can 3d printing sustain the momentum?
For many people, 3D printing and additive manufacturing are new, novel, fun, and empowering. For many engineers, though, this is the second time 3D printing and additive manufacturing have been presented as transformative technology. The first time, … [Read more...] about Can 3d printing sustain the momentum?
Additively making a titanium propulsion tank
Lockheed Martin Space Systems will use a turnkey electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM) system from Sciaky Inc. in the production of titanium propulsion tanks. (Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) and provider … [Read more...] about Additively making a titanium propulsion tank
What’s next in 3D printing
Avi Reichental, CEO, 3D Systems, recently gave a TED talk on the 3D printing industry. In this talk, he discusses some recent novel projects that benefited from 3D printing technology. Take a listen. … [Read more...] about What’s next in 3D printing
Concept Laser gets ready for Euromold
If you are heading to Euromold later this year, check out Concept Lasers form of additive manufacturing using laser melting with metals (LaserCUSING). The multi-laser technology will make its debut at the trade fair. Through the use of … [Read more...] about Concept Laser gets ready for Euromold
Large 3D printer at TCT Show
If you are attending the TCT Show + Personalize in Birmingham, UK, from Sept 30 through Oct 2, check out one of the larger 3D printers available. From 3DP Unlimited, the 3DP1000 is an industrial strength large format 3D printer. With the 1 … [Read more...] about Large 3D printer at TCT Show
Additive manufacturing and democratizing design
While the term democratization is overused today, it truly applies to this news. Stratasys Ltd., a global leader of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced its partnership with FirstBuild, a GE affiliate. The partnership combines … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing and democratizing design