Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) says it will expand its WaterWorks soluble support material to be compatible with its polycarbonate 3D printing build material (PC-10) for Fortus 3D Production Systems. WaterWorks soluble support material was available … [Read more...] about Stratasys eases support material removal for polycarbonate
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Two new 3D printing materials from 3D Systems
Accura® ClearVue™, from 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) is a durable, ultra clear 3D printing material with Polycarbonate and ABS properties for snap-fit applications. Parts made from it will be on display at EuroMold November 29th – December 2nd, … [Read more...] about Two new 3D printing materials from 3D Systems
Is 3D Systems move a signal of 3D printing consolidation, already?
By now you know that two major players in the 3D printing market have shaken things up a bit. 3D Systems has added Z Corporation to its list of acquisitions, which now number 22 that the company has made in the past couple of years. Do I say “another … [Read more...] about Is 3D Systems move a signal of 3D printing consolidation, already?
3D Systems buys again, this time its Z Corp
Some members of the 3D printing industry have kiddingly wondered when 3D Systems would buy them up; they’ve even tweeted it. Right now, it seems that this type of comment might better fall under the category of “be careful what you wish for,” as 3D … [Read more...] about 3D Systems buys again, this time its Z Corp
Stratasys offers monthly lease for complete 3D printing package
In early October 2011, I covered a story of a 3D printing company that announced a rent/lease program for its printers and asked would others take up the idea. One company has. Stratasys (NASDAQ:SSYS) just announced it will begin leasing bundled … [Read more...] about Stratasys offers monthly lease for complete 3D printing package
Graduate students print parts for magnetic particle imaging scanner prototypes
The University of California Berkeley is using Z Corporation 3D printing technology to accelerate the evolution of a new medical device that promises to deliver safe, non-invasive angiography. Called X-space Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI), the … [Read more...] about Graduate students print parts for magnetic particle imaging scanner prototypes
Hyundai Motor accelerates product development with 3D scanning software
Hyundai Motor Company is using Rapidform XOR and Rapidform XOV 3D scanning software to speed product development and ensure the quality of its new vehicles. Hyundai’s R&D division has standardized on Rapidform for the creation of CAD models … [Read more...] about Hyundai Motor accelerates product development with 3D scanning software
For 3D Systems, the key was materials
3D Systems’ recent acquisition of Huntsman’s RenShape SLA materials helped increase the materials portfolio for the additive manufacturing company. The deal also included the purchase of the Araldite®Digitalis 3D additive fabrication machine. I … [Read more...] about For 3D Systems, the key was materials
Atom robot concept model created by 3D printers
The entertainment industry is a major user of 3D printing equipment. The latest example is Atom robot in the movie, Real Steel, an American science fiction action film based on the premise that by 2020 the sport of boxing is no longer played by … [Read more...] about Atom robot concept model created by 3D printers
Single-serve boutique benefits from multi-serve service bureau capabilities
SuppServe, a boutique package design firm located in northern California, specializes in single-serve dispensing systems. The company is dedicated to simplifying the delivery methods of a variety of common products that are sold in bulk and require … [Read more...] about Single-serve boutique benefits from multi-serve service bureau capabilities