After 33 years as a technical educator, Glen Stevenson, says he’s still excited about what he sees his students do every day. Glen is currently overseeing the development and implementation of a rapid prototyping curriculum as department chair of the … [Read more...] about Users of all ages learn additive and subtractive at STEM education
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Roland DGA launches the MDX-50 automated 3D milling machine
The new MODELA MDX-50 Benchtop CNC Mill, from Roland DGA Corp., is offered as a complete system. It comes with CAM software and features several enhancements over the MDX-40A mill, including a larger workspace, an automatic tool changer (ATC), and … [Read more...] about Roland DGA launches the MDX-50 automated 3D milling machine
Roland DGA introduces two new resins for the MonoFab ARM-10 3D Printer
Roland DGA has introduced two new ImageCure resins for use with the company’s monoFab ARM-10 3D printer. The new additions – PRH35-ST2 Standard-type resin and PRR35-OP Rubber-like resin – join Roland’s existing PRF35-ST Flexible-type resin within the … [Read more...] about Roland DGA introduces two new resins for the MonoFab ARM-10 3D Printer
Special pricing on desktop 3D printers and milling machines
When asked, many potential users of desktop 3D printers and milling machines say cost is a big factor in the purchase decision. So, for all of you who are looking for a price break, check out the limited-time 3D product promotion from Roland DGA. … [Read more...] about Special pricing on desktop 3D printers and milling machines
Design choices–an interview with Roland 3D printer developer
Roland is also a developer of 3D printers. The company's most recent 3D printer is the monoFab ARM-10, which uses a layered projection system and resin material. This printer is in the category of professional, desktop stereolithography or vat … [Read more...] about Design choices–an interview with Roland 3D printer developer
CNC machining speeds the development of custom gearwheels
Michal Zalewski is a multitalented guy – a successful software engineer by day, and robotics hobbyist in the evening and on weekends. He became serious about robotics almost six years ago, and quickly realized that the most significant limitation is … [Read more...] about CNC machining speeds the development of custom gearwheels
Roland DG Celebrates 30th Anniversary with the Roland Creative Awards
To celebrate the company’s worldwide 30th anniversary, Roland customers everywhere are invited to enter the company’s first ever global design contest. The ROLAND CREATIVE AWARDS are open from Sept. 21 through Dec. 31, 2011 to users of Roland … [Read more...] about Roland DG Celebrates 30th Anniversary with the Roland Creative Awards
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
MIT’s Fabrication Labs enable users to solve problems
Subtractive manufacturing plays key role in the Labs Sherry Lassiter, program manager at MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms, defines their Fab Labs, or fabrication labs, as “basically, playrooms on digital hormones.” Since 2002, she and her … [Read more...] about MIT’s Fabrication Labs enable users to solve problems
And now, for the subtractive side of dental
A number of additive prototyping/manufacturing systems have made the news lately. Here is a subtractive based system. Engineered specifically for the production of precision dental prosthetics, the DWX-50 Dental Milling Machine from Roland is … [Read more...] about And now, for the subtractive side of dental