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John Newman · June 8, 2012 · …scanners along with other additive manufacturing (AM) news are what you’ve come to expect from the site. Every once in awhile it’s nice to switch gears and look at how 3D printing can be used in an artistically creative fashion. Think of it as AM smelling the roses.We…
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John Newman · June 7, 2012 · …sales experience. Combined with additive manufacturing (AM), 3D scanners could usher in on-demand manufacturing of shoes that fit your feet perfectly or a hat that always sits at that perfect jaunty angle. At present, the main problems with that scenario are cost and portability.The new Artec Eva seems…
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John Newman · June 5, 2012 · I really wanted to name this post something snappy. Attack of the Clones, maybe. For the sanity of my editor, I resisted (also, this is part three, not two). For the whole story on the pending collision of 3D printing and intellecutal property, you can check out part…
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John Newman · June 1, 2012 · …movers and shakers in additive manufacturing (AM), and to see 3D printers, materials and related products (like imaging) in person. Along with industry professionals, I also met several newcomers to AM that traveled to RAPID (one from England) just to learn more about the technology.“The RAPID Conference and…
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Jamie Gooch · June 1, 2012 · …material options and different additive manufacturing technologies. However, even engineers on a budget can get a taste of higher-end systems by using a service provider, such as 3D Systems’ QuickParts or 3Dproparts, Stratasys’ RedEye On Demand, or Solid Concepts’ ZoomRP.com. There is no shortage of options when it…
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Pamela Waterman · June 1, 2012 · …exponentially growing number of additive manufacturing (AM) systems targeted directly to consumers, you definitely have a few decisions to make. Established systems and crowd-funded start-ups now number in the dozens, and are getting more exciting by the week. From total-do-it-yourself to assembled-but-needing-attention to almost-completely-out-of-the-box, the variety of choices…
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Steve Robbins · June 1, 2012 · …April I attended the Additive Manufacturing Users Group Conference in Costa Mesa, CA. It was my first time at the event, and I was pleasantly struck by the enthusiasm of the attendees and vendors. This was definitely a “user” event. Everyone I talked with was responsible for the…
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John Newman · May 31, 2012 · …on the state of additive manufacturing, I come across many interesting news items. I’ll gather them up once every few weeks and present them in a Rapid Ready Roundup (like this one). You can find the last Roundup here.I keep hearing word that print is dead. From what…
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John Newman · May 30, 2012 · Plenty of shiny, new 3D printers come out all the time. They have increased build envelopes and improved resolutions and all that cool stuff. Don’t get me wrong. I like reporting on new systems as much as the next tech nerd, but all that new printer smell doesn’t…
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Anthony J. Lockwood · May 30, 2012 · …in the world of additive manufacturing. And Stratasys with its new Mojo 3D Printer might just take the cigar. Where to begin … How about the basics?The Mojo 3D Printer is the heart of the Mojo 3D Print Pack. The latter goes for $9,900. (You can also lease…
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John Newman · May 29, 2012 · It’s hard to imagine just how busy the folks at 3D Systems must be lately. They’ve launched three new 3D printers (
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Pamela Waterman · May 26, 2012 · …have been during the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AM-UG) Conference last month. Begun in 1988 as the SLA Users Group but newly expanded to include all types of AM technology, this event was a fantastic opportunity to gain an “in the trenches” perspective on the field from everyday…
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John Newman · May 25, 2012 · …1988, the CAGR of additive manufacturing (AM) has increased by 26.4%. Around 6,500 industrial AM systems were sold in 2011 and material sales to feed those systems added up to $327 million.Another area of growth for AM is what Wohlers calls “personal 3D printers.” These are the types…
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John Newman · May 24, 2012 · …Doe spoke about how additive manufacturing (AM) has changed the way Prodrive modifies automobiles.Prodrive begins work with a brand new Mini Countryman Cooper S. By the time the Prodrive team is finished, nearly every part of the car has be replaced or modified in some way. Prototypes made…
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John Newman · May 23, 2012 · …SME’s Rapid Technologies & Additive Manufacturing (RTAM) Community Tech Groups program. The “Conference Kickoff” was dedicated to innovations in additive manufacturing (AM) and I heard plenty to interest me.The field of 3D imaging was covered in broad strokes, covering topics such as industrial CT scanning, dental imaging (which…
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John Newman · May 22, 2012 · …the biggest story in additive manufacturing (AM) so far this year was the announced Stratasys/Objet merger (Rapid Ready coverage). Even with the merger yet to be finalized, this hasn’t kept either company from pushing forward with innovation. We recently covered Stratasys’ newest offering, Mojo, and now we can…
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John Newman · May 18, 2012 · …on the state of additive manufacturing, I come across many interesting news items. I’ll gather them up once every few weeks and present them in a Rapid Ready Roundup (like this one). You can find the last Roundup here.We’ll start this Roundup with news about Objet expanding its…
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DE Editors · May 18, 2012 · …an in-depth analysis of additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing worldwide. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of additive manufacturing was 29.4 percent in 2011, according to the new report. The CAGR for the industrys 24-year history is 26.4 percent. The AM industry is expected to continue strong…
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John Newman · May 17, 2012 · As much as I like 3D printing, it isn’t the only type of rapid prototyping around. It’s just as important to work out the kinks in printed circuit boards (PCB) early in the design process rather than wait until the last minute and make expensive changes. We first…
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John Newman · May 16, 2012 · …sign were necessary that additive manufacturing (AM) was becoming a vital part of a slowly growing American manufacturing sector, surely the fact that politicians have taken notice of it would be one. We covered the Manufacturing Innovation proposal earlier and now seems like a good time for a…
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