3D Systems puts it all together
You might have wondered just how 3D Systems was going to organize all of its recent acquisitions in its plan to “democratize access and accelerate adoption” of this technology. After all, the acquisitions made during 2010 and 2011 cover quite a range of technologies, including service bureaus and software (see the list below). It would be easy to conclude that integrating all... Read More
Rapidform Updates 3D Scan Data Processing Tool
INUS Technology, Inc., a world leader in 3D scanning software, announced the latest release of its turn-key Software Development Kit (SDK) for 3D scanning application development. The updated version of Rapidform.dll™ helps you rapidly deploy industry-proven point, mesh and surfacing functions into your software products with minimal effort. This latest version focuses on making... Read More
Faster 3D Optical Coordinate Measuring System
Creaform introduced the latest addition to the wide range of technologies it develops and manufactures, the MaxSHOT 3D optical coordinate measuring system.The MaxSHOT 3D adds the accuracy and speed of photogrammetry to the range of applications already possible with Creaform technologies, especially when it comes to larger parts. It combines the MaxSHOT 3D photogrammetric video... Read More
New scanner for small part 3D scanning
threeRivers 3D, Inc., a manufacturer of standard and custom 3D imaging systems, introduced the LC-2-MACRO. This scanner was developed for 3D scanning small parts such as dental molds, hearing aid impressions, jewelry and other highly detailed parts.“The addition of this scanner to our product line provides our customers with even more flexibility,” commented threeRivers... Read More
Stratasys announces eighth annual extreme redesign challenge by Dimension 3D Printing
Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced the launch of its Dimension brand’s eighth annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. The global contest encourages students to submit an innovative new product design, a redesign of an existing product, or an original or redesigned work of art or architecture. Educators worldwide have recognized the annual design and 3D printing... Read More
Stepping into creative design with 3D printers
Shoes are not a typical design project for engineers. But 3D printers show that just about anything is possible. In this example, it also shows how these printers free your mind to explore other ideas and possibilities. Marloes ten Bhömer is an acclaimed designer of provocative and otherworldly shoes. For some of her work, she uses a 3D printer from Object Ltd. Because of the multi-material... Read More
Ground Zero, before, after, and now, printed on 3D printer
‘WTC Triptych’ documents the cityscape before, shortly after the 9/11 attack, and the rebuild There are as many ways to interpret 9/11 as there are people who experienced that horrible day, whether up close or at a distance. One man’s preference is documenting Ground Zero, in painstaking detail, before the attack, after the twin towers had fallen, and today, now that the site... Read More
3D Systems puts it all together
You might have wondered just how 3D Systems was going to organize all of its recent acquisitions in its plan to “democratize access and accelerate adoption” of this technology. After all, the acquisitions made during 2010 and 2011 cover quite a range of technologies, including service bureaus and software (see the list below). It would be easy to conclude that integrating all... Read More
U.S. Air Force chooses Rapidform XOR after extensive study
INUS Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce that a recent U.S. Air Force funded study evaluating CAD and reverse engineering software concluded that Rapidform XOR stands alone in its ability to create parametric solid models from 3D scan data. The study was conducted by Dr. Kuang-Hua Chang of the University of Oklahoma and published in the journal CAD and Applications (www.cadanda.com). This... Read More
Software so “rad,” it’s not CAD
New web site helps you ‘breed’ 3-D printable objects Even though it is still computer-aided design, it’s not CAD in the way most of us think of CAD today. And it’s changing the job of CAD engineers. Instead of designing objects that will eventually be made and sold, the function of CAD engineers is shifting to developing programs that automate design tasks so that anyone,... Read More
