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
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Multicolor 3D printing cuts time and cost of R&D for Stanley Black & Decker
Stanley Black & Decker uses Z Corporation 3D printers to help make its tools feel good in the consumer’s hand, and ultimately trigger a purchase. Look and feel are every bit as important as specifications to consumers who need a hammer, drill, … [Read more...] about Multicolor 3D printing cuts time and cost of R&D for Stanley Black & Decker
A closer look at Z Corp, at RAPID
Z Corporation will demonstrate a range of 3D printing and 3D laser scanning technologies at this year’s RAPID 2011 Conference & Exposition in booth #404. From ZPrinters that pump out multicolor concept models, to ZBuilder Ultra rapid … [Read more...] about A closer look at Z Corp, at RAPID
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
3D Scanning helps Local Motors with its Open Source Cars
Rapidform XOR enables Local Motors to accelerate their time to market using the power of 3D scanning. More than a new custom car, Local Motors is developing a community to bring the designer, the manufacturer and the enthusiast together to build a … [Read more...] about 3D Scanning helps Local Motors with its Open Source Cars
Rapid prototyping ensures elegant equipment design
Devices such as wireless routers, media hubs, and wireless home audio systems create what the Cisco Consumer Business Group calls the “connected life,” one that is more social and visual than ever. Drawing on the Danish influence of Scandinavian … [Read more...] about Rapid prototyping ensures elegant equipment design
What constitutes quality with 3D Printing
By Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor Quality is composed of several parts; the accuracy of dimensions or measurements, and the more subjective “is it what I want?” In a recent study, Todd Grimm examined several factors associated with quality for … [Read more...] about What constitutes quality with 3D Printing
Good video on how ZCorp printer works
Here's a great video example of how a typical 3D printer works. Courtesy of Science Channel. … [Read more...] about Good video on how ZCorp printer works