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Solid Concepts

UV-stable print material for diverse applications

September 8, 2014 By Michael Jermann Leave a Comment

Solid Concepts, a custom manufacturing company providing prototyping and production services, announced a 3D printing material developed by parent company Stratasys. Solid Concepts will now provide a UV-stable material for parts manufactured via … [Read more...] about UV-stable print material for diverse applications

Filed Under: Materials Tagged With: FDM, Solid Concepts, Stratasys

Shooting a 3D printed gun

July 15, 2014 By Leslie Langnau 1 Comment

3D printed guns continues to be a hot topic.  This video from Solid Concepts, though, shows a more professional build.  Using "a half-million dollar" machine to print the parts, the Solid Concepts people prove you can 3D print parts for a metal gun.  … [Read more...] about Shooting a 3D printed gun

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Directed Energy Deposition, Entertainment, Leslie's blog, Materials, Production 3D Printers / AM Systems News, Professional 3D Printers News Tagged With: Solid Concepts

Choosing a finishing method for additive manufacturing

March 6, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Eight options for improving your 3D printed part’s look and performance. By Michael Jermann • Assistant Editor 3D printing is taking the manufacturing industry by storm these days. But no 3D printer, no matter what size, style or resolution, … [Read more...] about Choosing a finishing method for additive manufacturing

Filed Under: 3D Printers, 3D Printing Basics, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Architecture, Automotive, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Industrial, Medical, Packaging Tagged With: rp+m, Solid Concepts, Stratasys Ltd.

Solid Concepts manufactures first 3D printed metal gun

November 7, 2013 By Michael Jermann Leave a Comment

3D printed metal gun

Solid Concepts, one of the world leaders in 3D printing services, has manufactured the world’s first 3D printed metal gun using a laser sintering process and powdered metals. The gun, a 1911 classic design, has already handled 50 rounds of successful … [Read more...] about Solid Concepts manufactures first 3D printed metal gun

Filed Under: News, SLS Tagged With: 1911, firearm, Selective laser sintering (SLS), Solid Concepts

Commercial developer chooses 3D printed car models over CGI

October 24, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

by Terry Persun, Technology Journalist Recently, Edmonds.com created a new commercial that used 3D printed models to aid in the communication meant to illustrate the company’s commitment to consumers. White Room Artifacts, LLC was hired to create … [Read more...] about Commercial developer chooses 3D printed car models over CGI

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Automotive, Entertainment, Featured, Rapid MFG, Rapid Prototyping, SLA Tagged With: Solid Concepts

The right 3D print process for art and technology

September 7, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

One sculptor has learned technology so well that he’s able to put it to use for his sculptures, selecting the right process for the right piece. by Terry Persun, Technology Journalist William F. Duffy is a professional sculptor known for his … [Read more...] about The right 3D print process for art and technology

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Entertainment, Featured, Rapid Prototyping, SLA Tagged With: Solid Concepts

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Leslie Langnau is the Managing Editor of the Design World Network. She also has more than 20 years experience as a technology editor, covering such areas as controls, mechanics, mechatronics, couplings, industrial networks, and the field now known as additive manufacturing (formerly rapid prototyping).

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