Materialise and its Founder and CEO Wilfried Vancraen were honored with a MAD Visionaries! Award in New York City in recognition of Materialise’s commitment to technological innovation in 3D printing. Every year, the Gala honors leaders and … [Read more...] about Wilfried Vancraen, Materialise, awarded Visionary! Award
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Stratasys Acts to Protect Its Intellectual Property
Stratasys Inc., the North American-based subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS) announced today that it has brought suit for patent infringement against Afinia, a division of Microboards Technology LLC, in the United States District Court for the … [Read more...] about Stratasys Acts to Protect Its Intellectual Property
The Use of 3D Printing for Final Part Production Continues Impressive 10-Year Growth Trend
The use of 3D printing for the production of parts for final products continues to follow a decade-long growth trend. According to Wohlers Report 2013, final part production rose to 28.3% of the $2.2 billion spent last year on 3D printing products … [Read more...] about The Use of 3D Printing for Final Part Production Continues Impressive 10-Year Growth Trend
Membership expands for America Makes
America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), proudly recognizes an existing membership upgrade and welcomes eight new members: Lead … [Read more...] about Membership expands for America Makes
MakerBot 3D Printer Driver Available on Windows 8.1
Printing in 3D just got even easier, claims MakerBot. With the recent launch of Microsoft Windows 8.1, MakerBot owners can download the MakerBot 3D Printer Driver for Windows 8.1 and with a quick click inside an application, can print directly to … [Read more...] about MakerBot 3D Printer Driver Available on Windows 8.1
rp+m expands its 3D metal printing capabilities
rapid prototype + manufacturing (rp+m) announced new capabilities to deliver 3D printed metal prototypes and end parts to engineers, designers and end-user customers. The company acquired an EOSINT M 280 Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) … [Read more...] about rp+m expands its 3D metal printing capabilities
The next step in 3D printing: Put a 3D printer in every school
I hear it all the time at events and with 3D printing executives--the need for skilled engineers, designers, and developers who can really make use of the capabilities of 3D printing. One way to get the skilled employees we need is to start when … [Read more...] about The next step in 3D printing: Put a 3D printer in every school
A new trend in 3D scanners?
Even though this 3D scanner is targeted at the consumer market, specifically for 3D Systems Cube® and CubeX™ 3D printers, it's a nice design in scanners, and perhaps an indication of where the scanner industry is going. Known as the Sense 3D Scanner, … [Read more...] about A new trend in 3D scanners?
Geomagic Capture–an integrated scan-based design and inspection system
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced the availability of Geomagic Capture®, a family of powerful, integrated desktop scanner and software tools for professional scan-based design and quality inspection ranging in price from $14,900 to $24,900. The company … [Read more...] about Geomagic Capture–an integrated scan-based design and inspection system
New FATHOM 3D Printing Production Center to Open in Seattle
FATHOM, San Francisco Bay Area, is moving its Washington-based offices to a new Seattle location and will include a robust 3D printing production center. FATHOM has been supporting the region since 2008 when Principals Rich Stump and Michelle … [Read more...] about New FATHOM 3D Printing Production Center to Open in Seattle