Citizen Watch introduced its first wristwatch in 1931. Since then, it has grown into the global brand it is today: an innovative firm with a solid reputation earned through products like the ‘Eco Drive’, which works by converting light into … [Read more...] about Citizen Watch cuts time and development cost with 3D printing
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How to build a unique bike hub/drive assembly through laser sintering
Software developer Russell Kappius had an idea for a new bike hub/design, but he needed metal laser-sintering manufacturing technology to handle the design complexity. About four years ago, Russell Kappius, a mountain-bike enthusiast and … [Read more...] about How to build a unique bike hub/drive assembly through laser sintering
UPS: the latest retailer to experiment with 3D printing
Will small businesses find enough uses for 3D printers to add profit to the UPS Store business model? The company is about to find out. While many have blogged about how great 3D printing will be for users ranging from home hobbyists to professional … [Read more...] about UPS: the latest retailer to experiment with 3D printing
Additive manufacturing helps NASA develop the Do Everything Space Suit
Terry Persun, Technology Journalist The US Space Agency has been working on their new Z1 space suit, and recently introduced some of the early prototypes now under test. Although several NASA groups joined to produce the suit, NASA Glenn’s … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing helps NASA develop the Do Everything Space Suit
Stratasys 3D Printing Helps Japanese Fashion Designer Flex His Muscles
Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced that its Objet500 Connex multi-material 3D Printer has been used to produce unique numbered neo-futuristic bibs for the "Yuima Nakazato 2014 Collection" which premiered on July 25 in Minami-Aoyama Tokyo, … [Read more...] about Stratasys 3D Printing Helps Japanese Fashion Designer Flex His Muscles
BLOODHOUND supersonic car turns to Renishaw 3D printing expertise
Renishaw is contributing its knowledge in additive manufacturing / 3D printing to create key prototype parts for the BLOODHOUND supersonic car, which will attempt to break the 1,000 mph speed barrier during Summer 2015. One of the most … [Read more...] about BLOODHOUND supersonic car turns to Renishaw 3D printing expertise
Yvonne van Zummeren to Tackle 3D Printing at TCT Show + Personalize
Designer Yvonne van Zummeren is a jewelry designer who is not afraid to be brave by using 3D printing to transform elements of 20th century art into beautiful, wearable pieces - and she believes her work could help interest more women in the … [Read more...] about Yvonne van Zummeren to Tackle 3D Printing at TCT Show + Personalize
ExOne Expands 3D Metal Printing Capability
The ExOne Company announced that it added iron infiltrated with bronze as a new 3D printing material and has also increased its suite of binder solutions for its 3D printing process. ExOne’s strategy is to expand its direct metal printing … [Read more...] about ExOne Expands 3D Metal Printing Capability
Proto Labs Cool Idea! Winner: Built-in charger for on the go phone charging
A dying phone battery and no access to a charger is no problem for carriers of the Everpurse, the latest recipient of the Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award. From the outside, Everpurse looks like a stylish purse. However, built into its inner wall is a … [Read more...] about Proto Labs Cool Idea! Winner: Built-in charger for on the go phone charging
Is 3D printing dangerous to your health?
This press release came across my desk today. Now that 3D printing is such a hot topic, I suppose it is inevitable that someone would claim that improper use of 3D printing materials is dangerous to one's health. From a cynical point of view, that … [Read more...] about Is 3D printing dangerous to your health?