It’s been awhile since my last blog post where I talked about how 3D printed firearms will never be a real threat. Since then several designs have popped up with improved durability, effectiveness and even the number of rounds they can hold. These … [Read more...] about The Real Threat From 3D printing and Firearms
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MakerBot Launches Innovation Centers for Universities and Businesses
MakerBot, a global leader in desktop 3D printing, aims at helping transform universities and businesses into MakerBot Innovation Centers that empower organizations to innovate faster, collaborate better and be more competitive. The centers are … [Read more...] about MakerBot Launches Innovation Centers for Universities and Businesses
Additive Manufacturing Users Group Announces Keynote Speakers
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced its featured keynote speakers for its 2014 Education & Training Conference, which will be held in Tucson, Arizona, from April 6 – 10, 2014. Dr. Mike North, Jason Lopes and Todd Grimm will … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group Announces Keynote Speakers
GROWit announces its first design challenge: The 12 Days of Printing
GROWit is celebrating the holiday season by announcing the 12 Days of Printing Design challenge. GROWit will be accepting submissions for their first competition now through Dec. 17, 2013. Contestants can submit their 3D Holiday designs by emailing … [Read more...] about GROWit announces its first design challenge: The 12 Days of Printing
Ametek acquires Creaform for $120 million
AMETEK Inc. announced that it has acquired Creaform Inc., a developer and manufacturer of portable 3D measurement technologies and a provider of 3D engineering services for approximately $120 million. Based near Québec City, Canada, the privately … [Read more...] about Ametek acquires Creaform for $120 million
LulzBot’s fifth generation 3D printer can print without computer
On the heels of the launch of the LulzBot TAZ 1 earlier this year, Aleph Objects, Inc. announced the release of its fifth generation TAZ 3D desktop printer. New to the TAZ 2, the printer features an LCD display with an SD card reader that lets you … [Read more...] about LulzBot’s fifth generation 3D printer can print without computer
NAMII rebrands to include more low-end machines
The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII), driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), announced its rebrand to America Makes to kick start a unified, U.S.-based additive manufacturing and 3D … [Read more...] about NAMII rebrands to include more low-end machines
3D printing supports CNC machining
James Tool Machine and Engineering designs and manufactures a variety of hydraulic workholding devices, used in aerospace, automotive and other high-precision industries. Because of the company’s continuous custom work, the company has recently … [Read more...] about 3D printing supports CNC machining
Realities of a 3D printed gun
It seems like the news has become dominated lately by reports of tragic school shootings and other acts of senseless gun violence. As a result, lawmakers are trying to pass tougher gun regulations to try and prevent further tragedies from occurring. … [Read more...] about Realities of a 3D printed gun
Here are the 2012 winners of Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge
Dimension 3D Printing, a brand of Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced the winners in its eighth annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. The global contest encourages students to submit an innovative product design, a redesign of an … [Read more...] about Here are the 2012 winners of Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge