New Printer Produces 3D Objects

Recent advances in rapid prototyping technology allow engineers to produce plastic objects of their own design right on their desks.  A development attracting the attention of everyone from hobbyists to entertainment and automotive industry professionals. While most printers have cost tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars, newer models, such as 2010′s BFB panther, lower [...]

First Connex system in Latin America

Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico (February 3, 2010) – Instituto Tecnologico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey (ITESM), one of the largest and most respected universities in Mexico, today announced its purchase of the world’s most robust and qualitative 3D printer: the Connex500™ by Objet Geometries. ITESM is the first academic organization in Latin America to [...]

3D Systems Corporation

ROCK HILL, South Carolina – February 24, 2010 – 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC), a leading provider of 3-D Printing, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Systems and Parts Solutions, announced today that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 providing for the offer and sale from [...]

Rapid Prototyping Techniques

Most commercially available rapid prototyping machines use one of six techniques. At present, trade restrictions severely limit the import/export of rapid prototyping machines, so this guide only covers systems available in the U.S.

Stereolithography

Patented in 1986, stereolithography started the rapid prototyping revolution. The technique builds three-dimensional models from liquid photosensitive polymers that solidify when exposed [...]

How Do 3D Printers Develop Further?

The technology that goes into 3D printer is amazing, allowing you to easily build prototypes based only on a computer design which you have put together.  These specific printers have grown a great deal since their original conception, however, and you can use this to your advantage when you are trying to figure out how [...]