Geomagic® announced the latest addition to its Geomagic Qualify 3D inspection software product line - Geomagic Qualify Probe™. This software takes advantage of Geomagic Qualify technology to work with a range of hard probe precision measurement … [Read more...] about Geomagic Qualify Probe for Hard Probe Inspection and Measurement
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A new David and Goliath tale? But with this one is with 3D printers
Have you seen Origo? It’s a 3D printer. It’s for users aged at least 10, maybe for adults too. It has a great market pitch—“I will be as easy to use as an Xbox or Wii. I’ll be as big as three Xbox 360s and as expensive as three Xbox 360s. I … [Read more...] about A new David and Goliath tale? But with this one is with 3D printers
3D Systems Acquires Formero
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced that it acquired Formero Pty, Ltd., a leading provider of on-demand custom parts services and 3D printing solutions headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The company plans to continue all Formero … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Acquires Formero
New: Design Guide for SLS systems
I’ve been involved in a discussion on a LinkedIn group about the need to more clearly note when a design is suitable for one of the 3D additive manufacturing/rapid prototyping (AM/RP) process. Some of the comments indicate that more training is … [Read more...] about New: Design Guide for SLS systems
3D Systems and DesignPoint Join Forces
DesignPoint, a recognized SolidWorks reseller and service provider, joins 3D Systems growing network of 3D printers and solutions providers! DesignPoint delivers a comprehensive suite of engineering solutions to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic … [Read more...] about 3D Systems and DesignPoint Join Forces
Proto Labs Names Cool Idea! Honorable Mentions
Proto Labs, a leading quick-turn manufacturer of CNC machined and injection molded custom parts for prototyping and short-run production, has announced two Honorable Mention award recipients as part of its Cool Idea! award program. The d-TSSU™, … [Read more...] about Proto Labs Names Cool Idea! Honorable Mentions
Rapidform Updates 3D Scan Data Processing Tool
INUS Technology, Inc., a world leader in 3D scanning software, announced the latest release of its turn-key Software Development Kit (SDK) for 3D scanning application development. The updated version of Rapidform.dll™ helps you rapidly deploy … [Read more...] about Rapidform Updates 3D Scan Data Processing Tool
Faster 3D Optical Coordinate Measuring System
Creaform introduced the latest addition to the wide range of technologies it develops and manufactures, the MaxSHOT 3D optical coordinate measuring system. The MaxSHOT 3D adds the accuracy and speed of photogrammetry to the range of … [Read more...] about Faster 3D Optical Coordinate Measuring System
New scanner for small part 3D scanning
threeRivers 3D, Inc., a manufacturer of standard and custom 3D imaging systems, introduced the LC-2-MACRO. This scanner was developed for 3D scanning small parts such as dental molds, hearing aid impressions, jewelry and other highly detailed … [Read more...] about New scanner for small part 3D scanning
New materials for subtractive prototyping
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) released additional materials and secondary finishing capabilities through QuickCutCNC™. The rapid CNC machining service, launched by Quickparts®, has added brass and aluminum to the list of plastic and metal … [Read more...] about New materials for subtractive prototyping