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January 2016
3D Printing End of Arm Tools
Robotic arms carry out a wide range of functions in this modern age of manufacturing. With FDM technology, companies can now produce custom end of arm tools tailored to sophisticated applications and processes, at a fraction of the cost.
Robotic arms carry out a comprehensive range of tasks, […]
SolidWorks 2016 – Selection Breadcrumb
There is a new feature in the design interface of SolidWorks 2016 called “Selection Breadcrumbs” that will allow you to select a part or feature in the graphics area and then refine that selection through the context-based representation of the item, or the “trail of breadcrumbs” connected to the selection.
Take this assembly made up of 4 mated parts.
Mastercam Dynamic Motion Quick Tip
Quick tip: use Dynamic Motion technology along with simulation so that you can confidently run your machines at the highest possible cycles without stressing tools and equipment or damaging parts.
Toolpaths that incorporate Dynamic Motion technology do not cut blindly, but are “aware” of the condition of the material during every stage of machining. They use this intelligence to automatically adjust feeds and speeds to avoid burying […]
New 3D Scanners from Creaform
We have expanded our metrology and reverse-engineering product line to include new 3D scanners from Creaform. The Go!SCAN 3D produces fast and reliable measurements in a portable and compact form. With the ability to capture 3D organic shapes in full color, this white light scanner can be used for a diverse range of applications, assisting engineers throughout each step of the product […]
Stratasys Medical Applications Reshape Patient Care
3D Printing: Revolutionizing Surgery and Improving Outcomes
If 3D Printing has only one advantage it is the ability to produce complex, organic shapes. However usually one material is used and as you may have noticed, we don’t exactly feel like Lego’s, the stuff of most printers.
Imagine being able to replicate the exact procedure of transplanting a Kidney or of knowing EXACTLY how a face transplant will be connected because you already tried it out before […]
World’s First Jet-Powered, 3D Printed UAV Tops 150 MPH with Lightweight Stratasys Materials
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Virginia-based manufacturer specializing in advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, is pushing the envelope of UAV design by teaming up with Stratasys to create the world’s first jet-powered, 3D printed aircraft.
Using 80% 3D printed parts, the UAV is composed of Stratasys’ ULTEM™ 9085 lightweight material to achieve flight speeds of over 150 mph. The high-speed system boasts an impressive 9-foot wingspan and weighs in at only 33 lbs. Dan Campbell, Aerospace […]