Bernie Graham, an inventor from North Bay Ontario, Canada, likes to read from a popular tablet. But some functions, such as typing and gaming, are more difficult to do on tablets than others, especially if you need to hold the tablet with at least … [Read more...] about Engineers with a good idea get a boost from Quickparts
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New developments in laser-sintered Orthopedic implants
“Our offerings at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting demonstrate just how mature laser-sintering is now,” said Martin Bullemer, EOS manager for medical business development. “Metal and plastics … [Read more...] about New developments in laser-sintered Orthopedic implants
If you didn’t make it to MD&M West . . . .
The 2011 MD&M West is over, but the contacts and connections made there continue. If you weren’t able to visit the show, here are a few of the highlights pertaining to Make Parts Fast. This year’s show was primarily about investigating the … [Read more...] about If you didn’t make it to MD&M West . . . .
Drive to improve quality is rooted in lessons learned from mistakes
I love the phrase “you don’t make mistakes, you simply produce results.” In the competitive business world, more engineers and managers would do well to keep this idea in mind; it makes it easier to change a pattern and produce different results. As … [Read more...] about Drive to improve quality is rooted in lessons learned from mistakes
Protomold Design Tip: Draft on tap for stress release
Draft on Tap for Stress Release Long before any of us designed, produced, or even thought about plastic parts, we experienced draft in the form of a Popsicle® or similar frozen treat. An ice pop’s clean, icy surface is achieved the same way … [Read more...] about Protomold Design Tip: Draft on tap for stress release
Rapidform alliance enables complete systems for inspection and reverse engineering
INUS Technology announced that several top-tier 3D scanner manufacturers have teamed up to offer Rapidform software with their 3D scanning hardware platforms, enabling you to handle reverse engineering or inspection in a turnkey package. These … [Read more...] about Rapidform alliance enables complete systems for inspection and reverse engineering
FARO celebrates 30 years with a custom chopper from Paul Jr. Designs
FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO) celebrates 30 years in 2011. With three decades of innovation and customer service, FARO celebrated this milestone by having one of its valued customers, Paul Jr. Designs, build a custom FARO-themed … [Read more...] about FARO celebrates 30 years with a custom chopper from Paul Jr. Designs
Objet Prints Jigs to Speed up Production of Next Generation 3D Printers
Objet designed a calibration jig for the orthogonal alignment of the X, Y and Z axes on its 3D printing systems. The design goals were to make production of the jig more efficient and to significantly improve machine performance while keeping the … [Read more...] about Objet Prints Jigs to Speed up Production of Next Generation 3D Printers
Making Rapid Prototyping CAD Files
Monthly Spotlight: Top 5 Design Tips 1. File Resolution: STL format has become the standard for rapid prototype manufacturing. This format approximates the surface of a design using triangles. The resolution of the STL file plays an important role in … [Read more...] about Making Rapid Prototyping CAD Files
How 3D Printing is changing machinists’ world
When you visit SolidWorks World 2011, check out the Z Corporation session; one of the company’s customers will outline how 3D printing is turning yesterday’s “machinist” into today’s “product development … [Read more...] about How 3D Printing is changing machinists’ world