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Pamela Waterman · November 1, 2012 · …J. WatermanBack in 1998, additive manufacturing (AM) industry consultant Terry Wohlers said, “New (AM) materials are being developed and commercialized regularly. Someday, they’ll have as many materials as Elton John has outfits.” Wohlers’ comment targeted laser-sintering (LS) powders, but with the AM/3D-printing industry now well into its third…
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John Newman · October 31, 2012 · …around the world for manufacturing of every sort, including additive manufacturing (AM).Any conference of this size is made up of multiple, smaller themes and events. Rapid Ready already covered the International Wohlers Conference, run, not coincidentally, by Wohlers Associates. That is only the tip of the iceberg for…
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John Newman · October 30, 2012 · If there’s one news item I’m nearly as tired of seeing as all the political ads, it would be the ongoing patent battles between the various mobile device manufacturers (e.g. Apple, Google, Samsung). The patenting of concepts has gotten to a stage that seems somewhat ludicrous.I can’t source…
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John Newman · October 26, 2012 · The advantages of additive manufacturing (AM) are becoming more apparent with the continuing improvement of AM systems, and with each innovation that is based on the technology. It seems likely that every sector of industry will eventually include some use of 3D printing. Taking a quick glance around…
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John Newman · October 25, 2012 · …on the state of additive manufacturing, 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.Like it or no, defense spending is a huge part of…
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John Newman · October 24, 2012 · Additive manufacturing (AM) is not only proving to be a boon for rapid prototyping and custom consumer goods, but also for doctors and the medical industry as a whole. It seems like every day that another healthcare professional discovers a new way to use 3D printing for the…
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John Newman · October 23, 2012 · The simplest way to reproduce an object in 3D is to use a 3D scanner. Rapid Ready Tech has covered a fair number of 3D scanners, but taking a look at the newest offerings is always educational. The most common elements in new 3D scanner releases seem to…
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John Newman · October 19, 2012 · …for anything manufactured using additive manufacturing (AM). I have a friend that has a 3D printed camera stand, I’ve seen several iPod Nano wristband holders and a couple custom cell phone cases. Consumers are starting to catch on to the possibilities offered by AM.More proof of consumer interest…
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John Newman · October 18, 2012 · …system was prototyped using additive manufacturing (AM), tunnel vision becomes understandable. With that in mind, AM is also a valuable tool for proof of concept when it comes time to decide on a product’s final form.Along with form, the functionality of a forthcoming product can also benefit from…
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John Newman · October 17, 2012 · …possibly, printed electronics and additive manufacturing (AM). I’m hardly the only one to notice this particular combo. Disney, and a team effort by Stratasys and Optomec, have worked with the idea of combining the two technologies to create a greater whole.3D printing is already capable of producing complex…
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John Newman · October 16, 2012 · …see what the newest additive manufacturing (AM) system has to offer.The printer I’m writing about today isn’t exactly what you might call standard issue. The build area is nebulous, the speed almost inconsequential, and it isn’t going up for sale any time soon. It is, however, innovative, and…
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John Newman · October 12, 2012 · Additive manufacturing (AM) is often referred to as a disruptive technology. The ability for individuals or small companies to manufacture products without relying on big business is a fairly fundamental shift in how people shop. Think of the shift in shopping habits that arose after the Internet really…
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John Newman · October 11, 2012 · …taken an interest in additive manufacturing (AM) for a number of different reasons. Some workshops like AM for its flexibility, some like the technology because it wastes far less material than traditional manufacturing processes, and others have taken an interest mainly for prototyping uses. National defense is an…
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John Newman · October 10, 2012 · …on the state of additive manufacturing, 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.The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII) is getting ready to…
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Jamie Gooch · October 9, 2012 · By DE Editors3D Systems has acquired Rapidform, a global provider of 3D scan-to-CAD and inspection software tools, located in Seoul, South Korea, for $35 million in cash, subject to final closing adjustments. Rapidform’s reverse engineering and inspection software combine scan data processing, mesh optimization, auto surfacing and CAD…
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John Newman · October 9, 2012 · It’s no secret that additive manufacturing (AM) has been embraced by the aerospace industry. The relatively low cost and unique capabilities of AM are a natural fit for aircraft. We’ve covered a number of stories on the subject, and it doesn’t look as though the news will be…
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John Newman · October 5, 2012 · …many different uses for additive manufacturing here at Rapid Ready (for some of the weirder uses, check out this Roundup). Every industry from aerospace to fashion has found a use for the technology.Entertainment has gotten into the 3D printing act, using AM for prop prototypes and to create…
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John Newman · October 4, 2012 · …somewhat disconcerting development in additive manufacturing (AM) that arose in the form of people tinkering around with printing out firearms (or parts for firearms). As was the case then, and is still the case now, a serious cause for alarm is the idea that this kind of experimentation…
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John Newman · October 3, 2012 · …printers. Some of these additive manufacturing (AM) systems are intended for industrial use, but a few are targeted at home users and small business. MakerBot’s new Replicator 2, for instance, promises to be an excellent tool for rapid prototyping and hobbyists alike, all at a reasonable price point.I…
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Jamie Gooch · October 2, 2012 · Additive manufacturing (AM) is perfectly suited to the aerospace industry. Compared to traditional mass manufacturers, airplane makers churn out relatively few products per year. They’re big and expensive products, granted, which plays to other strengths of AM: reduced waste and reduced weight, which in turn reduces fuel consumption.…
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