You might have wondered just how 3D Systems was going to organize all of its recent acquisitions in its plan to “democratize access and accelerate adoption” of this technology. After all, the acquisitions made during 2010 and 2011 cover quite a range … [Read more...] about 3D Systems puts it all together
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Stratasys announces eighth annual extreme redesign challenge by Dimension 3D Printing
Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced the launch of its Dimension brand's eighth annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. The global contest encourages students to submit an innovative new product design, a redesign of an existing product, or … [Read more...] about Stratasys announces eighth annual extreme redesign challenge by Dimension 3D Printing
Stepping into creative design with 3D printers
Shoes are not a typical design project for engineers. But 3D printers show that just about anything is possible. In this example, it also shows how these printers free your mind to explore other ideas and possibilities. Marloes ten Bhömer is an … [Read more...] about Stepping into creative design with 3D printers
Study Compares Subtractive and Additive Approaches
The world of manufacturing is changing dramatically as advanced technologies continue to facilitate “better, faster and cheaper” product design and development processes. Roland DGA’s white paper looks closely at various strategies and technologies … [Read more...] about Study Compares Subtractive and Additive Approaches
Ground Zero, before, after, and now, printed on 3D printer
‘WTC Triptych’ documents the cityscape before, shortly after the 9/11 attack, and the rebuild There are as many ways to interpret 9/11 as there are people who experienced that horrible day, whether up close or at a distance. One man’s preference … [Read more...] about Ground Zero, before, after, and now, printed on 3D printer
National program is the first of its kind to put 3D printers in high school students’ hands
The trend to put Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology into schools continues. Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced that it has been chosen by the Georgia Institute of Technology to provide its Dimension 3D Printers to select high schools across the … [Read more...] about National program is the first of its kind to put 3D printers in high school students’ hands
Round like a Wheel, Not Like an Egg
When making round parts—gears, pistons, plugs, and anything else that needs to fit, seal, or spin—start by asking just how round does it need to be? If the answer is “as round as possible,” you probably need a center gate. In injection molding, resin … [Read more...] about Round like a Wheel, Not Like an Egg
Stratasys releases an Additive Manufacturing material-property study
Independent university study evaluates material properties over time for PC and ABS plastic parts produced via Stratasys FDM process Stratasys Inc., (NASDAQ: SSYS) announces findings from an independent and extensive performance study … [Read more...] about Stratasys releases an Additive Manufacturing material-property study
Z Corporation announces education program
EngineeringZONE introduces New England high school students to the wonder of making things A great way to expand the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology, intrigue students into engineering fields, and start to tackle the issues involving … [Read more...] about Z Corporation announces education program
First Proto Labs Cool Idea winner: Don Ladanyi of Ohio
Proto Labs, a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer of prototype and short-run production CNC machined and injection molded custom parts, announced the first recipient of its Cool Idea! award program. Don Ladanyi, of … [Read more...] about First Proto Labs Cool Idea winner: Don Ladanyi of Ohio
