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Ask Your AI: Doomed to Fail or Designed to Print?

Solution providers turn to machine learning to reduce print failure.
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Medical Device Design: A Transformative Time?

AI and new software is propelling device design forward into the next generation.

Protolabs Offers Advanced CNC Machining Capabilities

October 21, 2025 · Expanded machining service enhances innovation with tighter tolerances, diverse finishes, and quality documentation—with stateside, ITAR-compliance.

Fonon Developing Bulk-to-Shape Tech for Military Applications

August 27, 2024 · U.S. Defense Program firms up goals for greater adoption of 3D printing, Fonon reports.

Ford Built Its New Explorer Using Formlabs SLA and SLS 3D Printers

August 22, 2024 · Ford's development center, PD Merkenich, was one of the first companies to get their hands on Form 4, Formlabs’ latest MSLA 3D printer.

Ask Your AI: Doomed to Fail or Designed to Print?

April 5, 2024 · Solution providers turn to machine learning to reduce print failure.

Medical Device Design: A Transformative Time?

March 19, 2024 · AI and new software is propelling device design forward into the next generation.

L’Oréal Selects AMFG’s Additive MES Software to Streamline Its AM Workflows

April 12, 2021 · AMFG’s MES software enables L'Oréal to optimize order handling and accelerate prototypes turnaround.

3Diligent Enters Open Beta of New ProdEX and Shopsight Connect Software

August 20, 2020 · Software and services empower pandemic-era product development and procurement.

Stratasys Launches the J750 3D Printer and PolyJet Studio Software

April 4, 2016 · Newest multi-material 3D printer features six-material capacity for rigid, rubberlike, and transparent materials in more than 360,000 colors, all in one print.

Autodesk Prepares to Enter the 3D Printing Market

May 15, 2014 · Plans to release its own 3D printer and 3D printing platform named Spark.

Rapid Prototyping’s New Rules of Engagement

May 1, 2014 · With more engineers using their own 3D printers, rapid prototyping service providers evolve to fill a need for speed, volume and expertise.

CAM Software Speeds Up Prototyping and Manufacturing

March 29, 2014 · Designing for, and with, computer-aided manufacturing in mind can save product development time and money.

Additive Manufacturing’s New Design Paradigm

December 1, 2013 · 3D printing allows companies to rethink previously impossible to manufacture designs, optimize their products, and support new business models.

3D CAM for Milling and Rapid Prototyping Updated

November 27, 2013 · DeskProto 6.1 for non-machinists working in CAD, rapid prototyping, and mold making includes new offset strategy.

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Editor’s Pick: 3D CAM for Milling and Rapid Prototyping Updated

November 27, 2013 · DeskProto 6.1 for non-machinists working in CAD, rapid prototyping, and mold making includes new offset strategy.

A New Look at Subtractive Prototyping, Part 2

October 1, 2013 · When deciding how to invest in subtractive rapid prototyping, take these five factors into consideration.

Rapid Prototyping Tech Converges

October 1, 2013 · Additive and subtractive technologies begin to merge in latest rapid prototyping processes and equipment.

Pick of the Week: LabVIEW 2013 Released

September 18, 2013 · Version reportedly integrates access to the latest technologies, enhances developer efficiency, and provides access to an ecosystem of training and partner tools.

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Editor’s Pick: LabVIEW 2013 Released

September 18, 2013 · Version reportedly integrates access to the latest technologies, enhances developer efficiency, and provides access to an ecosystem of training and partner tools.


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