Rapid Prototyping
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Trilantic North America, a middle-market private equity firm, has completed the previously announced acquisition of the On-Demand Manufacturing business from 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD). The deal was conducted in partnership with Ziad Abou, a tenured industry pioneer who will operate as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and other industry…
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Williams Racing celebrated a new partnership with Nexa3D, which brings rapid polymer 3D printing to Formula One racing. Beginning this month, Nexa3D’s NXE400 ultrafast photoplastic 3D printer will be available to manufacture functional wind tunnel parts for aero testing. The company’s NexaX software enables high-performance additive manufacturing processes using modern…
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Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) division has created Jacquard, a wearable platform that brings the digital world into everyday experiences. The Jacquard team used Stratasys‘ PolyJet technology to create a product that fits seamlessly into its user’s lifestyle. ATAP focuses on creating novel products that enhance humans’ tech experiences.…
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A – quite spectacular – video created by Additive Experimental clearly highlights the benefits of using low-cost desktop photopolymerization 3D printing for multi-iterative rapid prototyping in the development of a rocket engine igniter used for Gravity Industries‘ largely 3D printed jet suit. The video shows how much more efficient a…
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Imaginarium, one of India’s largest rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing services, used 3D printing to produce the prototype of iBreastExam, a new and innovative device used to detect breast cancer. A first batch of 40 devices was then produced using vacumm casting and 50,000 more will now be produced using…
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Azul 3D, a Chicago start-up, announced an exclusive partnership with DuPont Electronics & Imaging. The partnership aims to bring next-generation 3D printing technologies to the forefront of the electronic materials industry. Azul’s high-area rapid printing (HARP) stereolithographic printing technology converts liquid plastic into solids using ultraviolet light. The technology was…
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As of today, HP’s 3D-as-a-Service (3DaaS) Plus subscription model is more broadly available. The pay-per-use service, which builds on HP’s existing 3DaaS Base subscription, is now offered to customers in the U.S., Italy, Germany, UK, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Portugal and Sweden. The all-inclusive 3D…
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Albright Silicone, a Massachusetts-based silicone molding company, has announced its entry into additive with the launch of a 3D printing capability for silicone parts. The capability will be provided as a cost-friendly solution for customers seeking prototypes or small volumes of silicone parts for testing. Specialized in silicone production and…
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When considering using an injection molding service, here are some basic principles of the technology and design tips to assist you in quickly determining the action needed to cut costs and save time. Most manufacturers utilize injection molding in creating the part of their choice. The injection molding process starts…
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Digital manufacturing company Protolabs is launching a polypropylene (PP) 3D printing service in Europe. The new capability will cater to Europe-based designers and engineers looking for a rapid way to prototype complex parts using selective laser sintering and PP material. Polypropylene is a common thermoplastic material used for a wide…
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