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June 2018
Reverse Engineering a Can Holder
We reversed Engineered this 6-pack can holder which is great for quickly snapping cans on to it and easily carry them around. Here’s a brief overview of how we reverse engineered it, improved the design, and then optimized it for injection molding.
First, we used 3D System’s Capture scanner to scan directly into Geomagic’s Design X. With a […]
Join Us for a Live Webcast Featuring HP 3D Printing
Manufacturing Aids: Setting the standard for production lines of the future
HP will be presenting this live webcast on Wednesday, June 27th and it’s free to attend. The HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing’s revolutionary process has opened new possibilities in design and manufacturing, garnering attention for its speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Attend this webcast to learn about some of the advantages of using this disruptive technology […]
Rize 3D Printing in Life Sciences
Life Sciences, in this case, the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, have various applications in which 3D printing can contribute real value. The needs are very specific and there are a few crucial requirements:
In clinical applications, all of these requirements hold true. But what’s more is that the printer must be safe to use and […]
Form 2 Engineering Materials
The Form 2 3D printer offers professional-level 3D printing at a lower barrier to entry relative to industrial SLA machines. It is capable of producing detailed models with smooth surface finish, making it a sound solution for iterative prototyping, fixtures and manufacturing tooling.
The Form 2 currently has 6 engineering grade materials in its portfolio, each with their own unique characteristics and […]
Formlabs Introduces Ceramic Resin and Changes Everything
Formlabs formally recently announced a new ceramic resin for the Form 2 3D printer. This is a notable departure from their traditional materials, which have up to now been various types of photopolymers. While they’ve marketed strong, flexible and colorful materials, they’ve never released a ceramic resin, until now.
Ceramic 3D prints are highly desirable in a number of situations, and are produced in quite […]
Visit us at Atlantic Design & Manufacturing
The Atlantic Design and Manufacturing Show is the East Coast’s largest annual Design & Manufacturing event. It connects you with more than 9,000 engineers and executives, as well as hundreds of leading suppliers, across the advanced design and manufacturing spectrum. Find the design and manufacturing solutions, innovations, and inspiration you need to solve your toughest challenges while staying on top of the latest advancements in the industry. This year […]