3D Systems announced that Microsoft Windows 8.1 includes plug-and-play capabilities that were jointly developed for its Cube 3D printer. 3D Systems showcased its consumer 3D printing capabilities at Microsoft’s Build Conference at the Moscone Center … [Read more...] about 3D Systems displays Microsoft 3D printing driver
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Bringing industrial 3D printing technology to the masses
One of the design issues for many engineers in the additive manufacturing/3D printing space is that you really need more than one technology to prototype or print your designs, and most of these machines require a large initial capital outlay. … [Read more...] about Bringing industrial 3D printing technology to the masses
Mcor Technologies on the path to growth
It looks like the use of paper material to create 3D printed objects is a popular choice. Mcor Technologies Ltd, manufacturer of the only line of desktop paper 3D printers released its growth figures recently. Over the past ten months, it has … [Read more...] about Mcor Technologies on the path to growth
LUXeXceL and University of Eastern Finland partner to develop photonics 3D printing
The Institute of Photonics at the University of Eastern Finland is launching a cooperative effort with Dutch company LUXeXceL to offer rapid prototyping of optical components for prototypes, short-run and volume batches. Last year Jyrki Saarinen, … [Read more...] about LUXeXceL and University of Eastern Finland partner to develop photonics 3D printing
Another way to 3D print in color
In one color 3D printing process, color is applied by jetting ink onto a layer of powder in a build bed. At the recent RAPID show in Pittsburgh, Mcor Technologies Ltd. demonstrated its color 3D printing systems. Part of the process it uses to … [Read more...] about Another way to 3D print in color
TCT Show + Personalize 2013 to host dedicated RepRap 3D Printing Hub
TCT Show + Personalize is the UK's leading additive manufacturing, 3D printing and product development technology show, and in 2013 the event is boasting a first, as it is welcoming the RepRap community to set up camp in a dedicated space on the show … [Read more...] about TCT Show + Personalize 2013 to host dedicated RepRap 3D Printing Hub
Experience 3D printing at Youngstown State University’s McDonough Museum of Art
NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, awarded on August 2012, and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), announced that it is one of several organizers to bring a free exhibition, … [Read more...] about Experience 3D printing at Youngstown State University’s McDonough Museum of Art
NAMII developing a National Additive Manufacturing Roadmap
NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, awarded on August 2012, and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), had an interesting booth at the 2013 RAPID Conference and Exposition, at the … [Read more...] about NAMII developing a National Additive Manufacturing Roadmap
Electric Screwdriver designed for tight spaces awarded Cool Idea! Award by Proto Labs
An electric screwdriver designed for tight spaces, the Tantrum, by Flipout Screwdrivers, has received a Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award. Proto Labs, a manufacturer of CNC machined and injection-molded parts, launched the Cool Idea! Award to help … [Read more...] about Electric Screwdriver designed for tight spaces awarded Cool Idea! Award by Proto Labs
Motion components for building your own 3D printing system
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing are altering multiple areas of technology and manufacturing. The dispensing of compounds and coatings requires a 3D motion system to move either the printing head or the substrate with up to six degrees of … [Read more...] about Motion components for building your own 3D printing system