Since 2003, Protomold has been offering the option of side actions (often called “side pulls” or “cams” or “cam actions”). Starting with a few here and there, Protomold now produces thousands of molds with side actions each year, allowing us to mold … [Read more...] about Design Tip from protomold
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3D Systems Announces New Flame Retardant Plastic
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- 3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:TDSC) introduces DuraForm(r) FR 100 Plastic, a new flame-retardant sintering material that meets the requirements of a broad range of aircraft and consumer-product applications. Customers can … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Announces New Flame Retardant Plastic
Z Corporation 3D Printing Technology Saves Converse Time and Money
BURLINGTON, MA -- Speed matters if you're charging to the basketball hoop, sprinting for the tape or skating with style. Speed also matters if you're making the footwear for these purposes, which is why Converse uses 3D printing technology from Z … [Read more...] about Z Corporation 3D Printing Technology Saves Converse Time and Money
Leica T-Scan TS50-A Hand-held Laser Scanner
Hexagon Metrology, Inc. announces the Leica T-Scan TS50-A hand-held laser scanner, which interfaces with the Leica Absolute Tracker. The new Leica T-Scan delivers improvements that result in a doubling of the data acquisition rate, a fifty percent … [Read more...] about Leica T-Scan TS50-A Hand-held Laser Scanner
Materialise Launches Mimics Educational Program
Lake Tahoe, CA – Materialise announces the launch of the Mimics Educational Program - MimicsSE (Student Edition). The program was unveiled at the ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference in Lake Tahoe, CA. Mimics SE was born out of a need expressed by … [Read more...] about Materialise Launches Mimics Educational Program
Objet Geometries Launches Connex350™ 3D Printer
Rehovot, Israel – Objet announces the launch of the Connex350™, the company’s second rapid prototyping system that allows product developers and manufacturers to simultaneously print multiple materials with different mechanical and physical … [Read more...] about Objet Geometries Launches Connex350™ 3D Printer
Michigan Injection Molder Continues Long-Standing Green Effort
Mohr Engineering has been manufacturing plastic injected molded components since 1988. Since the company's inception, environmental responsibility has been a priority for Mohr Engineering. The latest in Mohr's green initiatives was the complete … [Read more...] about Michigan Injection Molder Continues Long-Standing Green Effort
RP Material Key to “Touchable” Model of U.S. Capital Dome
The Visitors Center of the U.S. Capitol building houses a 14-foot tall polyurethane model of the Dome that features the recognizable exterior and interior architectural details. The public can view, photograph, and touch the exterior … [Read more...] about RP Material Key to “Touchable” Model of U.S. Capital Dome
EOS Partnerships
EOS, a leading manufacturer of laser-sintering systems, and Advanced Laser Materials, LLC (ALM), a developer and manufacturer of materials for rapid manufacturing processes, announced a strategic partnership recently. The collaboration combines the … [Read more...] about EOS Partnerships
Black ABS-like Stereolithography Material
Black ABS-like material (RenShape 7820) gives you more color and finish choice. This low viscosity stereolithography resin suits applications requiring accuracy, high elongation, and impact strength suitable for building concept models and functional … [Read more...] about Black ABS-like Stereolithography Material
