3D Printer Aids in Academic R&D

Students in the department of aerospace engineering at the University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering are using high-tech 3D printers for a range of projects including analysis of alternative modes of flight for potential military applications. As part of the department’s research in this area, faculty and Ph.D students frequently... [Read more]

EOS to Showcase Laser-Sintering Orthopaedic Applications at AAOS 2010

Novi, MI – EOS will exhibit innovative orthopaedic applications—and a working EOSINT M 270 Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) system—at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, March 9-13, in New Orleans, LA. The company will also present new process and quality enhancements for their manufacturing equipment... [Read more]

Car Buffs Team Up to Create Realistic Model T

A savvy designer uses CAD software to work in tandem with creative service bureau. Their combined efforts resulted in unique, prototype vehicle. One year or so ago, a light bulb went off in Mike Littrell’s head when he saw pictures of Bill Gould’s concept hot rod delivery truck. The car enthusiast and president of C.ideas had been searching... [Read more]

3D Systems Awarded Multi-Year Aerospace Contract

ROCK HILL, SC – 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC) announced that it has received a multi-year contract from a major helicopter manufacturer to produce various in-flight plastic components using its proprietary Selective Laser Sintering Production Systems and materials. This forward-thinking helicopter manufacturer recognizes the significant... [Read more]

Quickparts Celebrates 10 Years

Atlanta, GA – Quickparts recently celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the company. Quickparts was launched in January, 2000 with the intention of defragmenting the very fragmented process of outsourcing custom designs for rapid prototyping and plastic injection molding. Focused on making the process as easy as possible for the customer, Quickparts... [Read more]

SolidWorks World 2010 Session to Focus on 3D Printing

BURLINGTON, MA – SolidWorks World 2010 attendees seeking powerful ways to improve their product designs will have a chance to learn first hand how visually stunning consumer electronics can be created using 3D printing technology from Z Corporation. The breakout session features Eskild Hansen, senior manager of industrial design for Cisco Consumer... [Read more]

Digital Prototyping Brings Cars to Market

Nimrod Racing uses Inventor software to create custom radio controlled (RC) cars Nimrod Racing uses Inventor software to create custom radio controlled (RC) cars—many of them 1:10 scale models of classic vintage cars—for customers worldwide. With fully functional motors, wheels, and suspensions, Nimrod Racing cars can reach speeds of up to 110 km/hr,... [Read more]

Stratasys to Manufacture HP-Branded 3D Printers

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Stratasys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSYS) announced it has signed a definitive agreement with HP for Stratasys to manufacture an HP-branded 3D printer. Used by product designers and architects, Stratasys 3D printers create three-dimensional plastic models directly from 3D digital designs. Under the terms of the agreement, Stratasys will... [Read more]

Exact Metrology Adds smartSCAN 3D-HE White Light Scanner to Portable Metrology Lineup

Cincinnati, OH – Exact Metrology, Inc. announces the addition of a Breuckmann smartSCAN 3D-HE white light scanner to extensive line-up of portable metrology equipment. This is the second Breuckmann white light scanner that Exact Metrology has purchased for their contract inspection and reverse engineering business.“To provide our clients... [Read more]

Stratasys Expands 3D Printer Line with the uPrint Plus

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — One year after introducing what has become the world’s best-selling 3D printer — the Dimension uPrint — Stratasys(NASDAQ: SSYS) says it has expanded the product line with the uPrint Plus – an enhanced version with lots of new features – while still keeping the price under $20,000 (USD).Like the... [Read more]