Everyone is wondering what will be the great application that will propel rapid prototyping/ 3D printing into a huge industry. The answer is people who just want to make things. While the 3D/DC conference in Washington recently was focused on … [Read more...] about The killer app for 3D printing: people who just want to make things
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Stratasys acquires 3D printer maker, Solidscape
Additive manufacturing system maker Stratasys, (NASDAQ: SSYS), has acquired Solidscape, Inc. for $38 million plus certain purchase price adjustments. New Hampshire-based Solidscape is a manufacturer of 3D printers serving investment casting … [Read more...] about Stratasys acquires 3D printer maker, Solidscape
Anodizing and Nickel Plating Now Available for Aluminum Parts from QuickCutCNC™
Quickparts®, a 3D Systems company (NASDAQ: TDSC), released additional secondary finishing capabilities through QuickCutCNC™. This new rapid CNC machining service, launched by custom manufacturing leader Quickparts®, is now providing anodizing and … [Read more...] about Anodizing and Nickel Plating Now Available for Aluminum Parts from QuickCutCNC™
Manufacturers increase their use of 3D scanning technology
As manufacturers increasingly use 3D scanning technology, companies like INUS Technology, Inc. (www.rapidform.com) report strong earnings. INUS recently announced that its worldwide revenue for the first quarter of 2011 represents a 38% jump from the … [Read more...] about Manufacturers increase their use of 3D scanning technology
CLS reduces part weight in laser sintering projects
While much media attention has been on 3D printing technology, the other additive manufacturing technologies have been busy. Paramount Industries, Inc., a rapid deployment, product development, and manufacturing services company, for example, has … [Read more...] about CLS reduces part weight in laser sintering projects
Key question of the day: Why did 3D Systems buy Deelip Menezes’ products?
As many of you know, 3D Systems has bought Sycode and now Print3D, both from Deelip Menezes. According to some reports, the company has also hired him to start up a 3D Systems office in India. Sycode is primarily for CAD programs; the software … [Read more...] about Key question of the day: Why did 3D Systems buy Deelip Menezes’ products?
Another acquisition for 3D Systems, Print3D Corp.
3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC) continues its acquisitions, this time with Print3D Corporation (“Print3D”), a startup company that develops custom parts services for CAD users through desktop tools that integrate directly into their design … [Read more...] about Another acquisition for 3D Systems, Print3D Corp.
Will 3D printing really disrupt manufacturing?
It’s a question that needs an answer, and it looks as though the copyright and intellectual property rights issues this question poses are getting some high profile attention. Good. 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC) plans to sponsor and … [Read more...] about Will 3D printing really disrupt manufacturing?
Automotive 3.0—the next revolution in prototyping and design?
The automotive industry used to be a source for design innovation. It could be again, and very soon. One company, Local Motors (LM) is working on creating the next generation of auto manufacturing. It has developed an interesting business model … [Read more...] about Automotive 3.0—the next revolution in prototyping and design?
3DSUG announces 2011-2012 AMUG Board Members
Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG), an organization for owners and operators of additive manufacturing equipment, announced the names of the 2011-2012 AMUG board members. Board members were selected at the annual business meeting held in … [Read more...] about 3DSUG announces 2011-2012 AMUG Board Members