President Barack Obama announced two new manufacturing innovation institutes led by the Department of Defense and supported by a $140 million Federal commitment combined with more than $140 million in non-federal resources. One will be a Detroit-area … [Read more...] about Two more manufacturing hubs announced by President Obama
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Dental material delivers color and details of natural teeth
Stratasys Ltd. announced the immediate availability of VeroGlaze (MED620) dental material for use with the Objet EdenV and OrthoDesk 3D Printers. VeroGlaze enables the 3D printing of dental models with precise A2 teeth color shade, combining quality, … [Read more...] about Dental material delivers color and details of natural teeth
Innovations in 3D printers: meter-sized build tables
“They” say that bigger is better. And in the case of 3D printing systems, engineers have long wanted to move beyond the 12” x 12” x 18” average build size of many 3D printers. At the recent ATX West show in Anaheim CA, PBC Linear introduced a 3D … [Read more...] about Innovations in 3D printers: meter-sized build tables
Desktop 3D printer compatible with 12 materials
The number of open-source based, entrepreneurial style desktop sized 3D printers continues to grow. Most are available for around $3000, making it a fairly easy decision to buy one for your own desktop for roughing out a design, and, once finalized, … [Read more...] about Desktop 3D printer compatible with 12 materials
How to build a metal bike frame out of 3D printed metal
Empire Cycles is a British bike designing and manufacturing company in the North-West of England. The company offers innovative designs to the world's mountain bikers and downhillers. Recently, the engineers at Empire collaborated with Renishaw, a … [Read more...] about How to build a metal bike frame out of 3D printed metal
America Makes welcomes three new members
America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), welcomes three new members: Gold (Full) Member MAYA Design is a leading technology design … [Read more...] about America Makes welcomes three new members
MakerBot Launches Innovation Centers for Universities and Businesses
MakerBot, a global leader in desktop 3D printing, aims at helping transform universities and businesses into MakerBot Innovation Centers that empower organizations to innovate faster, collaborate better and be more competitive. The centers are … [Read more...] about MakerBot Launches Innovation Centers for Universities and Businesses
Proto Labs Names Victoria M. Holt President and Chief Executive Officer
Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Victoria M. Holt as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Ms. Holt brings more than 30 years of … [Read more...] about Proto Labs Names Victoria M. Holt President and Chief Executive Officer
EOS and Airbus Group Innovations complete life cycle comparison of production technologies
EOS, a manufacture of additive manufacturing systems, has collaborated with Airbus Group Innovations (previously EADS Innovation Works), to complete an environmental lifecycle comparison of two key production technologies, rapid investment casting … [Read more...] about EOS and Airbus Group Innovations complete life cycle comparison of production technologies
FISHER/UNITECH to Offer the New Objet500 Connex3
FISHER/UNITECH, a leading reseller of Stratasys 3D Printers and SolidWorks 3D CAD software now offers the Objet500 Connex3 color 3D printer from Stratasys. With its ability to combine vivid color and multiple materials, the Objet500 Connex3™ lets … [Read more...] about FISHER/UNITECH to Offer the New Objet500 Connex3