The manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation; fueled by the power of additive manufacturing solutions. 3D Systems’ customer, ACS Custom, a UK-based digital production house for custom hearing protection, in-ear monitors, and other communication devices has revolutionized its workflow with 3D Systems’ Figure 4 direct digital solution. ACS Custom’s bespoke solution – comprised of […]

3D Systems unveiled Figure 4 Production Black 10 (PRO-BLK 10) – a production material for additive manufacturing applications for the production of end-use plastic parts without tooling. This results in faster part production than with methods that need tooling. Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10 is 3D Systems’ first photopolymer for additive manufacturing that exhibits thermoplastic behaviors, […]

3D Systems announced three global manufacturing leaders – Nokia, rms Company, and GF Precicast – have integrated its additive manufacturing solutions to transform their production workflows. Through the integration of 3D Systems’ Figure 4 or DMP platforms, these manufacturers achieve design freedom, increase agility, scale production, and improve overall total cost of operations. Nokia – […]

3D Systems announced new releases of Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS 2019 and 3DXpert for SOLIDWORKS 14 –software solutions created to help SOLIDWORKS users streamline 3D scan data workflows and optimize and prepare part designs for 3D printing – regardless of complexity – for plastic and metal additive manufacturing. Designed exclusively for the SOLIDWORKS community, these software […]

3D printing is a dynamic industry, with new technologies and techniques emerging all the time. Here’s what Menno Ellis, senior vice president, Strategy & Vertical Markets, 3D Systems says about coming developments. For many years, the additive manufacturing (AM) industry has focused on prototyping. What began as quick, relatively simple prototypes evolved into aesthetically pleasing […]

Wind tunnel testing is essential for the aerodynamic development of a Formula 1 racecar. Engineers at the Sauber Motorsport AG, the company operating the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team, will use a 60% scale model of the car to test in Sauber’s own state of the art wind tunnel located at its headquarters in Hinwil, […]

Increasingly additive manufacturing vendors are introducing software that oversees the production of parts and streamlines the design to manufacturing process. 3D Systems is one of these vendors and you will have a chance to explore these software programs at IMTS 2018. 3D Systems will feature its comprehensive engineering software portfolio enabling streamlined prototyping and production […]

If you plan on attending IMTS this year, be sure to check the additive manufacturing for part production systems that will be on display. A number of additive manufacturing vendors will be there, so it’s a good opportunity to check out the systems and ask questions of the vendors. One of the companies that will […]

3D Systems announced the availability of its On Demand Anatomical Modeling Service. This new service offers medical professionals access to anatomical models 3D printed from their digital files, enabling enhanced 3D visualization for surgical planning as well as patient education. Obtaining a model requires a few simple steps: · Medical professionals can easily upload a […]

3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced its collaboration with Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division to qualify metal additive manufacturing technologies to build naval warships. Newport News Shipbuilding is the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy submarines. Through this collaboration, they will move […]

3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced its collaboration with Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division to qualify metal additive manufacturing technologies to build naval warships. Newport News Shipbuilding is the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy submarines. Through this collaboration, they will move […]

This week at RAPID+TCT 2018, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) is showcasing its portfolio of industry-leading solutions that are helping manufacturers move from prototyping to production and realize competitive advantages. One such platform designed for production is Figure 4 Production and Figure 4 Standalone. 3D Systems claims this is the fastest, most accurate 3D printing technology […]

Next week in St. Louis, 3D Systems and its customers will participate in the 30th annual Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference to share strategies and workflows for 3D printing solutions to make manufacturing more efficient, responsive, and cost effective. Manufacturers can begin with 3D Systems’ affordable, industrial 3D printing solutions and grow into the […]

3D Systems (NYSE: DDD), unveiled additions to its dental 3D printing product line, the NextDent 5100 and 18 new NextDent resins — bringing the entire NextDent portfolio to 30 materials. These latest additions to the company’s 3D digital dentistry portfolio enable improvements in patient care. By incorporating the NextDent 5100 into their workflow, dental laboratories […]

3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) and Stryker announced an exclusive distribution partnership for VSP (Virtual Surgical Planning) and anatomical models for the craniomaxillofacial specialty. This partnership will drive the availability of personalized surgical planning and techniques to healthcare professionals – saving both surgeons and patients hours in the operating room. Established by 3D Systems, VSP technology […]

One of the key benefits of 3D printing is the ability to create innovative designs. For KALLISTA, a leading designer and provider of luxury kitchen and bath products, this capability enabled the to create the Grid sink faucet, a design with unique geometry. The Grid was produced by 3rd Dimension using 3D Systems’ 3D printing […]

Emirates has used cutting-edge 3D printing technology to manufacture components for its aircraft cabins. The airline has reached a significant milestone by using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) to produce video monitor shrouds. One of the other recent achievements has been the 3D printing, certification and installation of aircraft cabin air vent grills for onboard trials. […]

The developers of additive 3D printing systems continue to focus on moving into manufacturing. 3D Systems has long had products that suit manufacturing applications, but its previous branded identity did not always emphasize that aspect of the business. At a recent press event in its Littleton, CO office, president and chief executive officer, Vyomesh Joshi, […]

3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced a next-generation additive metal production platform that lets manufacturers easily scale their additive manufacturing needs and that integrates seamlessly into a factory floor operation. Based on Direct Metal Printing (DMP) precision metals technology, the DMP 8500 Factory Solution is a scalable, automated and fully integrated metal additive manufacturing approach. It […]

I first saw 3D Systems Figure 4 platform at an AMUG Conference. Since then, the company has made some changes to it that make it a modular, scalable, fully-integrated direct 3D production platform. (The name Figure 4 comes from the fourth 2D drawing of the idea.) Available in standalone and production configurations, the Figure 4 […]

3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced an addition to its line of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) production systems with the ProX SLS 6100, a next-generation printing platform that enables customers to seamlessly scale from functional prototyping to low volume functional production parts. By combining the printer, new materials, software and cloud-based services, this system addresses the […]

3D Systems has announced moves that will enable the company to uniquely deliver customized solutions to customers. These new offerings significantly strengthen the company’s portfolio lineup giving them the broadest set of additive manufacturing software, services, and technologies in the industry—enabling them to address the widest array of customer applications across industries. The announcements include […]

3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced the availability of Geomagic Control X 2018 inspection software, and the GibbsCAM 12, a CAM software for production parts. Geomagic Control X 2018 Geomagic Control X 2018 builds upon its foundation to meet the demands of aerospace and automotive manufacturers. With the same tools as the previous version of the […]

Here’s a look at what 3D Systems offers in terms of additive manufacturing for aerospace applications. Bryan Hodgson, aerospace applications at 3D Systems, explains 3D Expert and how it contributes to 3D printing.

3D Systems announces the release of 3D Sprint 2.0, a productivity-enhancing print management and print optimization software for 3D Systems’ plastic 3D printers. 3D Sprint 2.0 streamlines 3D printing workflows by reducing the need for users to divide projects among multiple software programs. 3D Sprint 2.0 delivers a range of design tools specific to additive […]

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