Support for 3MF with GrabCAD in the middle; industrial designers turn out prototypes with multiple colors and textures in a day In July 2020, Stratasys added the J55 compact to its line of J series multijet printers, which can now print multiple colors, textures, and materials, all in the same run. Stratasys has been actively building a pipeline for its printers through the … [Read more...] about KeyShot and Stratasys shorten the trip to print
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Manufacturing, software, and hardware companies unite and step into the breach
The design and engineering community steps up to supply needed medical equipment. Ford, GE, GM, HP, Stratasys all find ways to pitch in with expertise and equipment. The United States has endured a maddening and frustrating logjam in getting enough medical supplies and getting them to where they’re needed. US automakers have announced plans to mobilize their plants in … [Read more...] about Manufacturing, software, and hardware companies unite and step into the breach
MakerBot makes a comeback: intros “Method” printer
New printer offers an entry-level alternative for professional use. MakerBot is back, and they mean business. In 2012, Bre Pettis made a very big splash on the 3D printer scene with his Replicator, which he was pitching as a household gadget. It came around right about the same time as 3D Systems Cube printer for consumers and for a short time, both devices broke the 3D … [Read more...] about MakerBot makes a comeback: intros “Method” printer
Neri Oxman finds art in biology and decay
Explorations in sustainability, material science, and fabricating The work of Israeli-American designer and architect Neri Oxman lives at the place where art, engineering, and nature come together. It’s just being explored as older ideas about engineering improving on nature give way to ideas about how much nature teaches us about engineering. Art, as it turns out is a … [Read more...] about Neri Oxman finds art in biology and decay
Stratasys to show next-generation 3D printing technologies at IMTS
Mixing 3D printing with robotics and turning printing on its side, literally. Stratasys prepared for the IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show) with several new announcements including new technology to enable 3D printers to create large models, new partnerships, and technology that combines robotics with 3D print, which the company says will improve the ability … [Read more...] about Stratasys to show next-generation 3D printing technologies at IMTS
Stratasys builds 3D printing cloud app from GrabCAD
The new design-to-print workflow automates the process of preparing 3D models for printing and accepts major CAD program formats in addition to STL. Stratasys has unveiled its long-awaited repurposing of GrabCAD, which it acquired in 2014, with today’s announcement of GrabCAD Cloud. Stratasys says GrabCAD Cloud will speed time-to-print significantly, by focusing on the pain … [Read more...] about Stratasys builds 3D printing cloud app from GrabCAD
The 3MF format pulls ahead with important new members
3D Systems, Stratasys, Materialize, and Siemens PLM sign on to support Microsoft-back consortium The 3MF announced new members to kick off July and with that announcement the group sealed their position as the likely ones to establish an advanced format for 3D printing. The companies in the booming 3D printing industry have not so much been holding out for proprietary, or … [Read more...] about The 3MF format pulls ahead with important new members
GrabCAD sets Workbench free
PDM has gone from a sleepy side venture to a main attraction. GrabCAD announced today that starting immediately GrabCAD Workbench will be free for all users. Initially released as a free extension of GrabCAD Community, Workbench became a revenue product late in 2013. GrabCAD has not disclosed how many Workbench customers it has gained, but there are now more … [Read more...] about GrabCAD sets Workbench free
HP sets sights on 3D printing again with homegrown technology
Reselling a Stratasys printer went nowhere; this time HP will come to market with a truly innovative platform. HP has introduced new 3D printing technology which it will bring to market over the next 15 months. HP Multi Jet Fusion is a technology based on its recently introduced Thermal Inkjet technology. It uses a new synchronous architecture, one HP says will revolutionize … [Read more...] about HP sets sights on 3D printing again with homegrown technology
3D printing forms basis of cougar stop-motion animation
Maya 3D, Adobe After Effects, and a Stratasys Fortus 360mc printer were the tools to create the short film. Recently graduated from Northumbria University (UK) with a degree in filmmaking, Fin Crowther found himself with time on his hands while looking for work. Crowther decided to take advantage of available technology and do a study on the running motion of a cougar (aka … [Read more...] about 3D printing forms basis of cougar stop-motion animation