Pedal Brain produces an iPhone accessory that logs a range of data for competitive cyclists and uploads it onto the web where it can be viewed by coaches and teammates. Pedal Brain goes far beyond simpler applications that rely only on the phone’s … [Read more...] about Fast prototyping ensures bikers get instant access to performance data
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Supercharging the design cycle with 3D
Winning racer for Mercedes-Benz is designed in 35 days with the help of 3D printing in ABS plastic. After working for just under a year at RENNtech, a shop that specializes in tuning and enhancing performance for European-made cars, … [Read more...] about Supercharging the design cycle with 3D
How to justify the cost of a rapid prototyping system
By Chris Hoins, Controller, Stratasys, Inc. To designers, engineers and product managers, the value of additive manufacturing machines for rapid prototyping is unquestionable. Yet, in spite of the obvious value, it may not be clear how to convince … [Read more...] about How to justify the cost of a rapid prototyping system
Racing team to print 15 production parts for each car using additive manufacturing
The MINI John Cooper Works World Rally Car (WRC) Team used additive manufacturing machines to create a full-scale mock-up of the vehicle directly from the CAD (computer aided design) files, and it used the technology extensively on other assemblies … [Read more...] about Racing team to print 15 production parts for each car using additive manufacturing
Stratasys acquires 3D printer maker, Solidscape
Additive manufacturing system maker Stratasys, (NASDAQ: SSYS), has acquired Solidscape, Inc. for $38 million plus certain purchase price adjustments. New Hampshire-based Solidscape is a manufacturer of 3D printers serving investment casting … [Read more...] about Stratasys acquires 3D printer maker, Solidscape
Key question of the day: Why did 3D Systems buy Deelip Menezes’ products?
As many of you know, 3D Systems has bought Sycode and now Print3D, both from Deelip Menezes. According to some reports, the company has also hired him to start up a 3D Systems office in India. Sycode is primarily for CAD programs; the software … [Read more...] about Key question of the day: Why did 3D Systems buy Deelip Menezes’ products?
3DSUG announces 2011-2012 AMUG Board Members
Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG), an organization for owners and operators of additive manufacturing equipment, announced the names of the 2011-2012 AMUG board members. Board members were selected at the annual business meeting held in … [Read more...] about 3DSUG announces 2011-2012 AMUG Board Members
And the winners are…
Dimension 3D Printing announces the winners of the Extreme Redesign contest Who will tomorrow’s engineers be? Take a look. Dimension 3D Printing, a brand of Stratasys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS), announced the winners in its seventh annual Extreme … [Read more...] about And the winners are…
Make cars fast with 3D printing
Thanks to 3D printing technology, Aston Martin Racing (AMR) met an aggressive development schedule for its AMR-One racecar. Through the use of a Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS), Dimension® 3D Printer, engineers mocked up the chassis, driver controls … [Read more...] about Make cars fast with 3D printing
Stratasys offers a better way to dispose of spent rapid prototyping material carriers
Stratasys, (NASDAQ: SSYS) a maker of additive manufacturing machines for prototyping and producing plastic parts, announced two more programs in its environmental stewardship initiative, announced last year. The programs include an ambitious … [Read more...] about Stratasys offers a better way to dispose of spent rapid prototyping material carriers