According to an article in Defense News The U.S. Army develops a process for using 3D Printing capabilities across the service from arsenals, depots and plants, and then down to the tactical level.
Continue reading “3D printing at depots and in the field, the U.S. Army approach”Rinkak Launches Global 3D Printing Management Service
Kabuku Inc’s Rinkak 3D printing marketplace is quickly expanding and making a name for itself in the industry, with unique materials, a streamlined aesthetic, and exciting partnerships. The company announced one more offering that sees the company launching into the distributed manufacturing game, the Rinkak 3D Printing Manufacturing Management Service (MMS). Continue reading “Rinkak Launches Global 3D Printing Management Service”
Ease of Use is the Biggest Barrier to Entry for 3D Printing
What do you think the biggest problem for mass adoption of 3D printers is these days? Surprisingly, it’s not cost. Rather, the biggest issue is ease of use. And, according to John Dogru CEO of 3DPrinterOS, the 3D printer market is facing the same challenges now that the first computers faced about 40 years ago. Continue reading “Ease of Use is the Biggest Barrier to Entry for 3D Printing”
How to avoid 3D printing a legal landmine
3D printing is a fantastic technology, but it is open to abuse. Doug Ealey, Partner, D Young & Co takes a look at some of the potential pitfalls. 3D printing enables the creation of highly complex objects without machining, and has the potential to disrupt key aspects of production, … Continue reading “How to avoid 3D printing a legal landmine”
Bringing Industrial Manufacturing to the Desktop with New MoldLay 3D Printing Filament (VIDEO)
One of the main limitations to desktop FFF 3D printing’s use is often a filament’s material properties. Kai Parthy has been a powerhouse when it comes to inventing new fused-filament deposition materials, inventing LayWoo-d3, BendLay, and more. Now, Parthy has come up with a revolutionary new material called: MoldLay. Continue reading “Bringing Industrial Manufacturing to the Desktop with New MoldLay 3D Printing Filament (VIDEO)”
Zecotek Announces Breakthrough for Metal AM Powder Production
Zecotek Photonics has announced that they have successfully developed a unique manufacturing technology for metal powders to be used with 3D printers. Continue reading “Zecotek Announces Breakthrough for Metal AM Powder Production”
Unilever Leverages 3D Printing Injection Molds, Slashing Lead Times for Prototype Parts by 40%
Stratasys Ltd., a global leader of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, today announced that the Italian division of international consumer goods giant, Unilever, has cut lead times for prototype parts by 40% since introducing Stratasys’ PolyJet 3D printing technology into its manufacturing process. Continue reading “Unilever Leverages 3D Printing Injection Molds, Slashing Lead Times for Prototype Parts by 40%”
MakerBot makes material changes with 3D printing
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, desktop 3D printing leaders MakerBot announced a new ecosystem, including new materials, partnerships and services. Continue reading “MakerBot makes material changes with 3D printing”
California Company Pioneers 3-D Printing in Space
Imagine a future in which humanity builds outposts in space – on the surface of the moon, floating in the clouds above Venus, or on the dusty plains of Mars – capable of manufacturing parts built to digital order, rather than waiting months or years for replacement supplies from Earth. Continue reading “California Company Pioneers 3-D Printing in Space”
Europe Steps Up in Filament Manufacturing with Fillamentum and Dr3D
The Eastern European 3D printing scene is already vibrant with designers such as parametric | art, 3D printing services like Gigamax 3D, and quite a few 3D printer manufacturers, primarily out of Poland (Zortrax, Zmorph and Pirix). Continue reading “Europe Steps Up in Filament Manufacturing with Fillamentum and Dr3D”