3D printers are a specific type of industrial machine and are the primary tool used for the additive manufacturing process. 3D printers use data from CAD drawings and 3D scanners to create solid 3-dimensional objects out of some material. How it … [Read more...] about What is a 3D Printer?
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America Makes welcomes three new members
America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), welcomes three new members: Gold (Full) Member MAYA Design is a leading technology design … [Read more...] about America Makes welcomes three new members
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
Sciaky, Inc. to present and sponsor at AM conference
Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI) and providers of large-scale additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, announced that it will be a presenting sponsor at the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) Additive … [Read more...] about Sciaky, Inc. to present and sponsor at AM conference
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
3D printed parts in screw threads
Here are a few tips from Jay Beversdorf, Stratasys Inc., recently posted on his blogsite. Screw threads are one of the most common components used for fastening parts in an assembly or attaching pipe tubing together. Here are five ways to … [Read more...] about 3D printed parts in screw threads
From research to reality—the 3D printing of human tissue advances
Recently I encountered this story from Explaining the Future about developments in bioprinting. Bioprinting involves the use of 3D printing technology to print live cells to potentially build organs or other parts of the body. While still in the … [Read more...] about From research to reality—the 3D printing of human tissue advances
Redeye On Demand earns AS9100C certification
RedEye On Demand, a rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing service, and business unit of Stratasys, Inc. has earned AS9100C certification. Achieving this international standard in the aviation, space and defense industries signifies that … [Read more...] about Redeye On Demand earns AS9100C certification
3D printing functional electronics into 3D printed parts
Revolutionary "Smart Wing" created for UAV model demonstrates groundbreaking technology from Stratasys and Optomec Engineers have inquired about the possibility of printing electronics onto products. Well, Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) and Optomec Inc. … [Read more...] about 3D printing functional electronics into 3D printed parts
Stratasys announces finalists in Extreme Redesign Contest
Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced the finalists for its Dimension brand's eighth annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. The global contest encourages students to submit an innovative product design, a redesign of an existing product, or … [Read more...] about Stratasys announces finalists in Extreme Redesign Contest
