Local Motors, the audacious company bringing mass-customization to the auto industry, is using Z Corporation technology to streamline development of its open source custom cars. The Phoenix-based company, spotlighted last week by the president, … [Read more...] about Z Corporation technology streamlines development of Local Motors’ open source custom cars
Reverse Engineering
Know the risks before targeting the 3D printer “maker” market
The "maker" market, "citizen designer" market, is hot. For some vendors of professional Additive Manufacturing (AM) machines, it is the perfect opportunity to grow and build the AM market. Other vendors are not convinced that pursuing this market is … [Read more...] about Know the risks before targeting the 3D printer “maker” market
Geomagic and Nikon Metrology partner for 3D reverse engineering and inspection
Geomagic® and Nikon Metrology announced a cooperative agreement that enables Nikon Metrology to integrate and offer its entire range of handheld 3D laser scanners with Geomagic Studio®, Geomagic Qualify™, and Geomagic Wrap®. This partnership lets … [Read more...] about Geomagic and Nikon Metrology partner for 3D reverse engineering and inspection
Geomagic Releases Wrap® OEM Edition Software
Geomagic announces the availability of its Geomagic Wrap® OEM Edition software for integrated scan-to-3D solutions. Wrap OEM Edition is a special version of Geomagic Wrap and delivers fast, professional-grade 3D polygonal models direct … [Read more...] about Geomagic Releases Wrap® OEM Edition Software
Custom training can be key to accurate reverse engineering
You might think that working with 3D scanners is easy and intuitive. That depends on the application. For a Naval Air Station (NAS), custom on-site training was critical to improving its reverse engineering process. Engineers and machinists at the … [Read more...] about Custom training can be key to accurate reverse engineering
Why is 3D printing for the home so hot?
Here's an interesting video showing why so many people are so interested in 3D printing for home use. Rapid prototying of the Future … [Read more...] about Why is 3D printing for the home so hot?
Creaform partners with Geomagic
Creaform, a leader in 3D portable optical measurement technologies and 3D engineering services, announced a new partnership with Geomagic. From now on, CBD’s Gemini and MegaCapturor ditigizers will be bundled with Geomagic Wrap 12. The Creaform 3D … [Read more...] about Creaform partners with Geomagic
Manufacturers increase their use of 3D scanning technology
As manufacturers increasingly use 3D scanning technology, companies like INUS Technology, Inc. (www.rapidform.com) report strong earnings. INUS recently announced that its worldwide revenue for the first quarter of 2011 represents a 38% jump from the … [Read more...] about Manufacturers increase their use of 3D scanning technology
Quickparts® launches new E-Commerce portal
Quickparts®, a 3D Systems company (NASDAQ: TDSC), released a new online customer portal that has more user functions, including instant access to quote and project history. QuickQuote® 2.0 gives you complete access to your account activity. Your … [Read more...] about Quickparts® launches new E-Commerce portal
Converting to 3D scanning, one company’s experience
A Minnesota company designs and manufactures a unique line of small electrically powered watercraft inspired by the enjoyment of personal recreational experiences up-close in the land of 10,000 lakes. In the land of 10,000 lakes, small, … [Read more...] about Converting to 3D scanning, one company’s experience
