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MachineWorks v8.0 Released

February 21, 2018 · Multiple new tools for machining simulation and verification highlight release.

HP Enhances 3D Printing Portfolio with Full-Color Platform

February 20, 2018 · Portfolio expansion features HP Jet Fusion 300 / 500 Series for functional parts in full color, black or white; also, new collaboration is established with Dassault Systèmes.

hyperMILL 2018.1 CAM Software Offers Virtual Machining Simulation

February 15, 2018 · OPEN MIND Technologies AG has introduced hyperMILL 2018.1 CAM software.

Mastercam 2019 Released for Global Public Testing

February 15, 2018 · Mastercam 2019 Public Beta is open to all currently maintained Mastercam customers.

SOLIDWORKS 3DXpert Released

February 6, 2018 · 3DXpert for SOLIDWORKS enables Dassault Systèmes’ SOLIDWORKS users to easily prepare and optimize their designs for additive manufacturing.

AMUG Releases Keynote Speaker List for 2018 Conference

February 6, 2018 · Todd Grimm, of T. A. Grimm & Associates and AMUG's AM industry advisor, and Dominik Rietzel, head of BMW Group’s Additive Manufacturing Center (Non-Metal), will kick off the AMUG presentation lineup.

Post-Processing 3D Printed Prototypes

February 1, 2018 · Post-processing a 3D printed part is still a highly manual operation, but new technologies can help reduce both time and cost.

Fried Vancraen Selected for AMUG Innovators Award

January 31, 2018 · The Innovators Award will be presented at the 2018 AMUG Conference in April, which is now in its 30th year, following Vancraen’s onstage appearance during the conference’s Innovators Showcase.

Vero Software Updates with Surfcam 2018 R1

January 22, 2018 · Major enhancements to the 2018 R1 release of Surfcam, from Vero Software, include updates to roughing cycles for milling, turning and MTM.

3D-Printed Grippers Enhance Effectiveness of Packaging Machines

January 15, 2018 · Developed by 3D printing, plastic grippers made of igus tribo-filaments are reportedly up to 85% cheaper and 70% faster to manufacture than their metal counterparts.

Airwolf’s EVO Additive Manufacturing Center Has Arrived

January 15, 2018 · Airwolf 3D releases its fifth-generation machine: the EVO Additive Manufacturing Center.

Carnegie Mellon Explores 3D Micro-Additive Manufacturing with Optomec System

January 11, 2018 · Carnegie Mellon is developing novel methods to create next-generation manufacturing processes for sensors, antennas and energy harvesting devices.

Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing on Tap at GE Global Research

January 10, 2018 · GE researchers are investigating this additive manufacturing technique to repair and build new parts for Aviation, energy and other applications.

Markforged Uses SOLIDWORKS in 3D Printing Approach

January 10, 2018 · MarkForged uses SOLIDWORKS to bring carbon fiber and metal 3D printers into the mainstream.

Volkswagen Autoeuropa: Maximizing Production with 3D Printed Tools and Jigs

January 10, 2018 · By using Ultimaker 3D printers, Volkswagen Autoeuropa reduced purchasing costs by 91% and implementation time was cut by 95%.

Carbon 3D Print Software Updated

January 10, 2018 · Cloud-based FEA simulates 3D print forces.

7 First Steps to Design for Additive Manufacturing

January 2, 2018 · Design for additive manufacturing looks at the bare-bones function of a part and how to produce it via additive manufacturing.

Combine CT Scanning with Additive Manufacturing

January 2, 2018 · CT scanning allows manufacturers to look inside parts made with additive manufacturing to measure complex internal designs.

5 Engineering Technologies to Focus on in the Next 5 Years

January 2, 2018 · Reader survey responses provide an engineering technology outlook for 2018 and beyond.

University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten Designs 3D Printed Scooter

December 28, 2017 · Students learn how to ‘think additively’ by designing a self-balancing 3d printed scooter development process around Stratasys' additive technology.


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