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
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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
GPI Prototype presents additive manufacturing technologies at Design & Manufacturing Texas
GPI Prototype will showcase and present its additive manufacturing capabilities at the Design & Manufacturing Texas show in Fort Worth, Texas March 14-15, 2012. GPI employees will be available to answer questions regarding additive manufacturing … [Read more...] about GPI Prototype presents additive manufacturing technologies at Design & Manufacturing Texas
U2’s 360 Tour–Light and Sound by 3D printers
It takes the versatility of a 3D printer to build nearly one thousand custom fixtures for an LED display and a custom microphone for U2’s concerts. Edited by: Leslie Langnau/Managing Editor In April 2009, Tommy Voeten, President of 1212-Studio, … [Read more...] about U2’s 360 Tour–Light and Sound by 3D printers
Using FDM to go from concept to market
After her young daughter spilled Cheerios all over the back seat of the minivan for the (last) time, Melinda Shepard shared the idea of a “spill-proof bowl” with her husband Brad, an engineer. Brad Shepard turned to the engineers at Enventys, a … [Read more...] about Using FDM to go from concept to market
The Dimension 3D printer celebrates 10 years
Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Dimension 3D printer line. Introduced in 2002 at $29,900, the Dimension 3D Printer opened new possibilities for designers; it is a reliable, compact, simple-to-use machine. Its … [Read more...] about The Dimension 3D printer celebrates 10 years
First a jaw–medical applications of 3D printing
The news of a 3D printer-created lower jaw made of titanium powder has been populating the twitter-verse. While this is probably a first time attempt to actually implant something like this in a human body, 3D printer companies like EOS and others … [Read more...] about First a jaw–medical applications of 3D printing
Submit entries to the Stratasys 2012 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge
Students and educators, you have just three weeks left to submit a design for the Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) Dimension brand’s eighth annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. Submissions are due Feb 2, 2012. This global contest encourages … [Read more...] about Submit entries to the Stratasys 2012 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge
3D printing’s stellar, amazing year
What a year 3D printing technology had in 2011! This approximately 25 year-old industry is enjoying a second round of “good buzz” thanks in large part to what have been labeled personal sized, hobby, or Maker units and the media fascination … [Read more...] about 3D printing’s stellar, amazing year