3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) launched a new desktop 3D Printer, the BfB™ 3000 plus at RAPID 2011. This affordable printer ($3900) is available for immediate delivery. According to 3D Systems, this printer opens up a new world of creativity. Quick and … [Read more...] about New Bits from Bytes printer lets you experience “personal manufacturing”
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Fast prototyping ensures bikers get instant access to performance data
Pedal Brain produces an iPhone accessory that logs a range of data for competitive cyclists and uploads it onto the web where it can be viewed by coaches and teammates. Pedal Brain goes far beyond simpler applications that rely only on the phone’s … [Read more...] about Fast prototyping ensures bikers get instant access to performance data
Accura® CastPro™ print material expands investment casting opportunities
3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD) announced the availability of Accura® CastPro™, a new print material engineered to meet the manufacturing requirements of QuickCast™ patterns used for the production of investment castings. Accura® CastPro™ printed … [Read more...] about Accura® CastPro™ print material expands investment casting opportunities
How do we grow the AM market?
Based on discussions I had with various vendors at the 2011 RAPID show, I would not be surprised to see the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry head down two paths. One path focuses on the needs of the engineer, such as getting product to market … [Read more...] about How do we grow the AM market?
Additive Manufacturing CEOs move industry branding effort to next stage
CEOs representing 18 companies offering products and services for additive manufacturing met at the RAPID 2011 conference and exposition this week, agreeing to continue discussions about the possible formation of a collaborative, nonprofit … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing CEOs move industry branding effort to next stage
15,000 vs 9 million–why are there so few AM machines at work
One of the key talking points here at the Rapid show is why aren't more engineers using these prototyping systems? Many feel it is insufficient knowledge about why you would want to use them. There are about 15,000 prototyping systems in use. … [Read more...] about 15,000 vs 9 million–why are there so few AM machines at work
Geomagic Releases Wrap® OEM Edition Software
Geomagic announces the availability of its Geomagic Wrap® OEM Edition software for integrated scan-to-3D solutions. Wrap OEM Edition is a special version of Geomagic Wrap and delivers fast, professional-grade 3D polygonal models direct … [Read more...] about Geomagic Releases Wrap® OEM Edition Software
Multi-material aids in the correction of club foot
Objet Geometries Ltd., will be showcasing its multi-material 3D printers at the RAPID additive manufacturing event in Minneapolis at booth 104. The Connex multimaterial 3D printers can rapidly build prototypes from a range of 65 materials and can … [Read more...] about Multi-material aids in the correction of club foot
Architecting a hybrid building
There was a time when architectural models were made out of balsa wood or cardboard, and took weeks to cut and shape and glue together. Those days have been replaced by overnight deliveries of drawing-perfect models. The Southern California … [Read more...] about Architecting a hybrid building
Autodesk 123D: For those interested in exploring personal manufacturing
While Autodesk 123D is targeted at those who have no experience with CAD (and who are now being labeled as "makers"), there’s no reason engineers with one of the “maker” type 3D printers, such as MakerBot, RapMan, and others could not use it. … [Read more...] about Autodesk 123D: For those interested in exploring personal manufacturing