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John Newman · August 7, 2013 · …3D models for modern additive manufacturing (AM) systems. From Galese’s blog:The basic idea of a patent is that you get a limited period of exclusivity in exchange for public disclosure of your invention. But what good is that public disclosure sitting in the specifications of 8,000,000+ patents?I’m looking…
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John Newman · August 6, 2013 · Additive manufacturing (AM) has plenty of advantages over more traditional prototyping methods. It can more readily build complex internal geometries, and can complete multi-part objects in a single pass. That said, not every prototype need be produced with AM. Subtractive rapid prototyping (SRP) still has plenty of advantages…
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John Newman · August 5, 2013 · …less than savory uses additive manufacturing (AM) has been put to, I’d much rather look at less dangerous aspects. Like printing keys, for example. A group of MIT students have developed a method to replicate high security keys using a 3D printer.The Primus key lock and key system…
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John Newman · August 2, 2013 · Additive manufacturing (AM) is developing at a fairly rapid pace, thanks in part to the number of independent entrepreneurs who have gotten involved with the technology. Developing alongside AM are a number of complimentary products, including 3D scanners. In the last couple years, 3D scanners have gone from…
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John Newman · August 1, 2013 · …you can’t find an additive manufacturing (AM) service, you really aren’t trying. Forget easy web searches, or online portals, soon you’ll be able to stumble across 3D printing by visiting Staples or just by walking down the street. AM is set to be as ubiquitous as the old…
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Pamela Waterman · August 1, 2013 · …also known for its additive manufacturing (AM) systems based on Digital Light Processing (DLP) projection; scan, spin and selectively photocure (3SP) technology; and liquid resins. EnvisionTEC 3D Bioplotter, showing one material cartridge in use, and two additional material cartridges at the right side. Five cartridges can be used…
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John Newman · July 31, 2013 · …impressive parts built through additive manufacturing (AM) won’t be designed for planes, trains or automobiles. Bioprinting could build new organs, skin and various other body parts, revolutionizing how medicine is practiced. As more and more organic materials find their way into other fields (such as electronics), bioprinting could…
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John Newman · July 30, 2013 · …matter of time before additive manufacturing (AM) enters home use in a big way. Certainly not every expert agrees with me, but plenty of experts claimed people would have no use for personal computers, either. Even with the potential risks associated with desktop material extrusion systems (MakerBot, RepRap,…
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John Newman · July 29, 2013 · …on the state of additive manufacturing (AM), I come across many interesting news items. I’ll gather them up every so often and present them in a Rapid Ready Roundup (like this one). You can find the last Roundup here.We’ll start today’s Roundup with an announcement from the National…
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John Newman · July 26, 2013 · …most exciting breakthroughs in additive manufacturing (AM) don’t revolve around the newest 3D printer to hit the market. Nor do they revolve solely around the properties of the newest material. Simplifying and expanding on the manner in which materials can be used have the potential for the greatest…
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John Newman · July 25, 2013 · …mainly as protection against lawsuits.Additive manufacturing systems may be the next product to end up with a warning label. According to a study produced by the Illinois Institute of Technology, running a 3D printer that uses plastic as its material may be as dangerous to your health as…
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John Newman · July 24, 2013 · …think that the largest additive manufacturing (AM) companies might be responsible for new developments in 3D printing, but it’s consistently institutes of higher learning that lead the way. Metal seems to be a commonly favored area of development, but not everything needs to be made from titanium or…
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John Newman · July 23, 2013 · …expansion in the digital manufacturing revolution came thanks to the expiration of patents related to Stratasys’ Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process. This gave companies such as MakerBot the freedom to design, develop and manufacture 3D printers that used similar material extrusion technology, and offer them for sale to…
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John Newman · July 22, 2013 · Metal-based additive manufacturing (AM) news seems to be pretty hot right now. Researchers are no doubt seeking new ways to tap into metal 3D printing production that has been embraced by companies for end-use parts and products. Just a couple weeks ago we brought you the story about…
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John Newman · July 19, 2013 · …on the state of additive manufacturing (AM), I come across many interesting news items. I’ll gather them up every so often and present them in a Rapid Ready Roundup (like this one). You can find the last Roundup here.We’ll start today’s Roundup with some acquisition news from 3D…
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John Newman · July 18, 2013 · Additive manufacturing (AM) has made an impact on nearly every sort of industry. The freedom offered by the technology brings out the creative impulse in people, driving them to seek out new ways to design classic products. Along with changes to the aerospace and medical industries, AM has…
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John Newman · July 17, 2013 · Like any good tool, additive manufacturing (AM) has a variety of uses. Beyond rapid prototyping and parts manufacturing, AM improves the lives of everyday people through its medical applications. Whether it’s a new ear or synthetic human tissue, 3D printing has become an important part of the health…
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John Newman · July 16, 2013 · …direct light processing (DLP) additive manufacturing (AM) system. DLP is a form of stereolithography, which uses light and photocurable resins to build three-dimensional models.Budel explains why he wanted to build the system on the project’s instructables page:Why did we work on a 3D printer? Well as you all…
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John Newman · July 15, 2013 · …Microsoft will be offering additive manufacturing (AM) support with Windows 8.1, Staples has already begun to roll out its print centers, and consumer goods giant Tesco is investigating how it might commercialize the technology. Now eBay is getting into the act with a new app for iOS devices…
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John Newman · July 12, 2013 · …never replace (insert traditional manufacturing process).” I’m pretty sure the same thing was said about automobiles and horses. The fact is that additive manufacturing (AM) is becoming more and more a regular part of production, and a number of companies, including GE Aviation, are finding ways to make…
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