manufacturing
Phil Schultz of 3D Systems on 3D Printing Supply Chain Assurance
Phil Schultz is executive vice president of Operations at 3D Systems. As a seasoned 3D printing exec, he leads all on-demand operations there. Before that, he lead Foxconn’s printing business…
Lazy Manufacturing: Making Things Using Less Energy
A friend took a broken part of his old boat out of his pocket. “Can you fix this?” he asked me. It was a complicated aluminium die-casting from the cold…
Company Spotlight: HRE Performance Wheels
Let’s take a quick look at the company HRE. They have an interesting value proposition and have been of recent interest with a partnership with McLaren.
Michael Gorski of Filament Innovations On FDM for Manufacturing
I kept hearing from people about Michael Gorski and Filament Innovations. I was repeatably told that in Pennsylvania a small firm was making open FDM systems made for manufacturing. I’ve…
How 3D Printing Jigs and Fixtures Transforms Manufacturing Part II – All About Fixtures
Fixtures are essential for custom manufacturers. Fixtures hold the workpiece in place so it does not move during a step in manufacturing. Some shapes are easy to hold such as…
What is Metrology Part 10: Certification
In this article, we are discussing the viability of certifications and how this is especially of new importance within the metrology field.
Interview with Guy Ofek of GF Machining Solutions on Integrating Metal Additive in Manufacturing
Guy J. Ofek has spent over 16 years helping companies find the best manufacturing solutions throughout Asia. Nearly 11 years of those were in 3D Printing for Stratasys and other…
Interview with Sarah O’Sell on the Circular Economy
This is an interview with Sarah O’Sell. She brings a lot of relevant info to this interview in terms of sustainability and fashion.
X-Carve Demo with Inventables
This is a brief article on my experience of demoing the X-Carve machine along with the Easel software integrated with it.
3D Printing News Briefs: July 29, 2019
We’ve got some business to cover in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs. The Engineering Technology Group (ETG) has acquired HK Holdings and all its subsidiaries, Ascent Aerospace is investing in…
3D Printing Interview with Buzz Baldwin of 3D Printlife
This is an interview with Buzz Baldwin of 3DPrintLife. We discuss various things that have risen within his entrepreneurial career as well as the importance of saving the environment.
Interview with Haleyanne Freedman of M. Holland Company
This is an interview with Haleyanne Freedman of M. Holland Company. She has great experience within the manufacturing sector, and she gives concise opinions and thoughts on this field as a whole.
Make All the Things Part 2: DIY Products
This is a short intro article to different resources a maker has for creating. DIY is a great thing with the amount of resources the internet provides for us. It is crucial to point others in the right direction.
Rapid 2019: Interview with GE’s Jake Brunsberg on Binder Jetting for Manufacturing
A while ago GE announced its surprising entry into the binder jetting market. GE was already active in two metal 3D printing technologies Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Electron Powder…
Fast Things 2: The Desire Engine
With 3D printing we have the ability to very quickly make products from ideas. In a series of articles centered on the idea of Fast Things, I want to point…
Interview with Ken Burns of Forecast3D on Manufacturing as a Service
I was very impressed with Ken Burns’ presentation at Additive Manufacturing Strategies in Boston. Ken is the technical sales director of the 3D printing services and manufacturing company Forecast3D. Originally…
Interview with Kai Witter Looking at the Business Case for DyeMansion Depowdering and Dyeing Powder Bed Fusion Parts
From file to software to machine to finished part takes a design along a path through many different vendors, formats, processes, and interactions. We as an industry are trying to…
Formlabs Brings Experts in Design, Manufacturing, Entertainment and 3D Printing to This Year’s Roadshow
There are some major 3D printing trade shows that cover all or most aspects of the industry, and then there are more niche events that focus on a smaller area…
New UAE Manufacturing Report Covers Developments and Industry Impact of 3D Printing and Other Advanced Technologies
When you think about 3D printing in the United Arab Emirates, the glamorous city-state of Dubai and its ambitious 3D Printing Strategy are probably what immediately come to mind. But…
RP Platform Introduces Automated Pricing Feature for Traditional Manufacturing and 3D Printed Post-Processing Services
London-based RP Platform, which provides customizable workflow automation software for additive manufacturing, was launched back in 2013 by Autonomous Manufacturing Ltd. The company’s platform automates every stage of the AM process, so…
Paperless Parts Launches Smart Marketplace for Sourcing Custom 3D Printed Parts
Paperless Parts is set to kick the 3D printing revolution into high gear with its new smart marketplace for sourcing custom parts. Working with a number of partners, they use…
Highlights from the Cimquest Advanced Manufacturing Expo and 3D Printer Trade Show
On October 19th and 20th Cimquest hosted over 600 visitors at their Branchburg, New Jersey headquarters. This year Cimquest decided to expand their Advanced Manufacturing Expo to a two-day event after…
Stratasys Provides 3D Printing Job Training and Certification Initiatives to Veterans with Workshops for Warriors
Over the last few years, Stratasys has worked tirelessly to make sure that our nation’s veterans have access to quality 3D printed prosthetics and orthotics. In 2016, the company helped…
3D Printing News Briefs: September 12, 2017
We’ve got a lot of 3D printing business news for you today in 3D Printing News Briefs – CollPlant has signed an agreement with a US investor, while the Hobs…
