3D Printing / Additive Mfg

Germany-based, Hamburg Ship Model Basin (HSVA), has significantly reduced the time and cost to produce bespoke prototype ship model components since introducing Stratasys additive manufacturing technology. Having previously outsourced its 3D printing requirements, HSVA realized that further time-savings and cost reductions could be achieved by bringing the technology in-house. Following the installation of the Objet Eden350V, the company has been able to quickly and cost-effectively produce strong, high performance plastic prototype parts while upholding its [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Normal is a company in New York City that is using 3D printing to develop a gadget that many of us rely on every day - earphones. Earphones are a cherished component of smartphones, mp3 players, tablets, and computers. In the earphones industry, there are a wide variety of options available, ranging in size, shape, material, and sound quality. But even with this abundance of choices, it can be difficult to find a comfortable pair that [...]

Let’s explore investment casting and how FDM tooling can be employed in this distinctive process. Investment casting, also known as lost wax casting, is a centuries old process used to produce metal components with intricate geometries and precise details. In this process, molten metal is poured into a ceramic cavity, which is formed by a wax pattern. The wax pattern is dipped into a ceramic slurry, and then melted out once the ceramic shell hardens. [...]