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3D PRINTING WITH FDM: How it Works
May 22, 2013 3:13 pm | by Stratasys | White PapersA 3D printer is a machine that creates objects from plastic or other materials using an additive manufacturing process. Additive manufacturing produces objects in a succession of layers from the bottom, up. This is the opposite of traditional subtractive manufacturing processes, which produce objects by cutting material away from a block to create the shape desired.
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping
Make Two Models and Call Me in the Morning
May 2, 2013 2:47 pm | by Joe Hiemenz, Technical Communications Manager, Stratasys Inc. | Stratasys Inc. | Articles | CommentsA prototype lab is tasked with inventing solutions to design challenges presented to them by surgeons with medical device ideas. Utilizing a fused-deposition modeling machine and design software, engineers are able to create physical prototypes of medical devices that are able to be put through functional testing.
LISTED UNDER: Design Services | Product Design | Prototyping
Cut to the Bone
April 30, 2013 2:54 pm | by Gus Breiland, Customer Service Engineer Manager, Proto Labs Inc. | Proto Labs, Inc. | Articles | CommentsAs material costs rise, designers are attempting to use as little as possible for their components without sacrificing the functionality or durability of a part. While this is the goal for virtually every designer across every industry, accomplishing it can be a challenging task. Using rapid injection molding for prototype parts, designers can get a much better handle on achieving this task.
LISTED UNDER: Rapid Prototyping Equipment | Injection Molding | Molding
Additive Manufacturing Changes Everything
April 9, 2013 11:18 am | by University of Connecticut | Videos | CommentsThe University of Connecticut and Pratt & Whitney have created one of the most advanced additive manufacturing laboratories in the country. The new Pratt & Whitney Additive Manufacturing Innovation Center at UConn is the first additive manufacturing facility in the Northeast to work with metals rather than plastics.
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The Most Advanced Additive Manufacturing Laboratories in the U.S.
April 9, 2013 9:57 am | by Colin Poitras, University of Connecticut | News | CommentsOver time, the Pratt & Whitney Additive Manufacturing Innovation Center at UConn is expected to elevate Connecticut industries' production capabilities, reduce manufacturing times, eliminate material waste and allow for the creation of a new generation of intricate, light-weight, and durable custom products.
LISTED UNDER: Product Design | Product R&D | PrototypingFuture Organ Production a Possibility with 3D Stem Cell Printer
April 4, 2013 10:45 am | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsFor the first time scientists have printed human embryonic stem cells using a 3D printer. The Heriot-Watt University team's research could eventually lead to human organs being printed on demand and an end to animal drug testing. Jim Drury reports.
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Industry Forecast 2013
January 15, 2013 12:00 am | by Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief, MDT | Xeridiem | Articles | CommentsSince 2013 brings uncertainty with it due to a number of issues and concerns, MDT sought out the industry’s supplier side to see where their thoughts were focused. Speaking with a number of service providers and component suppliers, this “industry forecast” highlights five areas: contract manufacturing, design, molding, power, and test.
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Insert Molding | Micro Molding
Engineering, Prototyping, and Contract Manufacturing Services
December 21, 2012 10:15 am | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsOSI OptoElectronics, an OSI Systems Company, global suppliers of high performing standard and OEM photodiodes, high power light sources, optoelectronic components, and value-added assemblies, announces expanded contract manufacturing capabilities.
LISTED UNDER: Electromedical Contract Manufacturing | Full Service Contract Manufacturing | Prototyping
Tight Tolerance Springs and Stamping Capabilities
December 20, 2012 10:25 am | by MDT Staff | Connecticut Spring & Stamping | Product Releases | CommentsConnecticut Spring & Stamping (CSS), a manufacturer of precision parts for the medical, aerospace, firearms and defense industries worldwide, announces that it will showcase its expertise in producing precision medical product components...
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Design and Rapid Prototyping Services
December 6, 2012 9:14 am | Graphicast, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsGraphicast, Inc., a contract casting house, now offers design and rapid prototyping services to assist engineers in designing parts as castings from the start, maximizing as-cast features to shorten time-to-market and reduce the costs of development, machining, and production.
LISTED UNDER: Conceptual Design & Visualization | Design Services | Product DesignStratasys and Objet Complete Merger
December 3, 2012 10:17 am | News | CommentsStratasys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS) and Objet Ltd. today announced the completion of their merger, forming a leader in 3D printing and direct digital manufacturing. The combined company will trade on the NASDAQ stock exchange as Stratasys Ltd. ("Stratasys") under the symbol SSYS beginning December 3, 2012.
LISTED UNDER: Product Design | Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping
Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity
October 25, 2012 11:37 am | Texas Instruments Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TI), leading the industry with the most complete wireless connectivity portfolio for embedded applications, today announced that its Bluetooth® v4.0 technology-based CC2560 and CC2564...
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Direct Metal Laser Sintering
October 8, 2012 10:10 am | Gpi Prototype | Product Releases | CommentsGPI Prototype announced that it has completed the installation of a third DMLS machine from EOS. The additional EOSINT M 270 joins the EOSINT M270 & M280 machines currently being used...
LISTED UNDER: Laser Sintering | CNC Machining | PrototypingSolutions to Motion Design Challenges with Servo System Catalog
September 5, 2012 10:17 am | Kollmorgen | Product Releases | CommentsKollmorgen introduces the new Kollmorgen Servo System Catalog. The catalog details the features, benefits and specifications of the company’s broad range of servo system solutions including Kollmorgen’s complete range...
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Learn How to Build Differentiated Machines
August 10, 2012 10:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsKollmorgen has available its new Automation and Motion Solutions Catalog. This comprehensive resource guide details the features, benefits and specifications of the company’s broad range of innovative motion control solutions headlined by Kollmorgen Automation Suite...
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