It takes the versatility of a 3D printer to build nearly one thousand custom fixtures for an LED display and a custom microphone for U2’s concerts. Edited by: Leslie Langnau/Managing Editor In April 2009, Tommy Voeten, President of 1212-Studio, … [Read more...] about U2’s 360 Tour–Light and Sound by 3D printers
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Could you be driving an Urbee soon?
The Urbee car is the brainchild of mechanical engineer Jim Kor and could become the most energy-efficient car on the planet, reports Terry Wholers. (For those of you who attended RAPID 2011, you saw one on the show floor.) Its drag coefficient is … [Read more...] about Could you be driving an Urbee soon?
The Future of 3D printing
According to a forecast by Terry Wohlers, Wholers Associates, the sale of 3D printing machines will increase through 2020. Noted Wholers, “The increased sale of these machines over the past few years has taken additive manufacturing (AM) mainstream … [Read more...] about The Future of 3D printing
What you need to know about color 3D printing
As 3D printing technology evolves, chances are you will soon be considering whether you need a color or monochrome unit. Several color 3D printers are available but each uses different technology to deliver color. Here’s a closer look at the … [Read more...] about What you need to know about color 3D printing
Cut to the Bone–how to remove weight from designs
We’ve all seen cartoons of the caveman with his waist-high stone wheel. It literally weighs a ton and never seems to be attached to anything. We’ve seen images of chest-high, solid wood wheels on a peasant’s lumbering cart; better than nothing but … [Read more...] about Cut to the Bone–how to remove weight from designs
Guest Blog: Powder vs. Plastic … Redux
MakePartsFast.com will be posting guest blogs from those in the 3D printing/additive manufacturing industry; blogs with key points that inform and help you design, prototype, test, and make better use of this technology. This guest blog is from 3D … [Read more...] about Guest Blog: Powder vs. Plastic … Redux
Smithsonian uses 3D printing to bring more treasures to the public
Over the past few months, much has been said about how various groups would use 3D printing technology. Well, here is a very interesting application. CNET reports that the Smithsonian plans to create a series of 3D-printed models, exhibits, and … [Read more...] about Smithsonian uses 3D printing to bring more treasures to the public
Proto Labs initiates public offering
Proto Labs, Inc. announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 4,300,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $16.00 per share. The shares are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on February 24, 2012 under … [Read more...] about Proto Labs initiates public offering
Creaform celebrates 10 years in 3d optical measurement
2012 is a key and festive year for Canada-based Creaform, a leader in 3D portable optical measurement technologies and 3D engineering services. Over the 10 past years, Creaform has grown from a 5-employee metrology services start-up to a 300-employee … [Read more...] about Creaform celebrates 10 years in 3d optical measurement
Paramount Industries, Inc. achieves AS9100C certification
Paramount Industries, Inc., a world-class rapid product development, rapid manufacturing and rapid deployment company, announced the successful completion of an AS9100 REV C audit resulting in its Langhorne facility's achieving AS9100C certification. … [Read more...] about Paramount Industries, Inc. achieves AS9100C certification