Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Rapid Prototyping",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Rapid prototyping materials set the standard from
3D Systems Europe, which we summarised at the time by saying "Materials create small and large Pro Parts with beautiful surfaces, fine features and crisp edges, delivering the quality and feel of injection-moulded polypropylene, ABS and
polycarbonate".
The same day,
we featured the news release Rapid prototyping expands to sheet-metal parts from
Xpress Product Development Group: "Dedicated state-of-the-art equipment including laser cutting are employed to offer typical project deliveries in 2-4 days".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Autodesk
concerning its Autodesk Inventor
- take a look at Innovation beats efficiency
which says: "Best-in-class manufacturers make fewer prototypes says Mike Lucas of Autodesk Manufacturing".
Take a look also at the news release from Rapid Techniques, Fast 3D printing speeds footwear design,
as well as PC-driven prototyping adds design confidence from Micromech,
and Modeller incorporates CAD software from 3D Systems Europe.
See also:
Clear resin suits high-quality lenses
(November 2007)
WaterClear Ultra closely mirrored the behaviour of the high-clarity acrylic and demonstrated higher clarity than the commercial grade polycarbonate sheet
Stereolithography material has clear advantage
(November 2007)
WaterShed XC delivers parts that look more like true, clear engineered plastic
Safeguarding machinery in schools and colleges
(October 2007)
Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, reviews the updated BS4163:2007 code of practice relating to machine safeguarding
Students receive prototyping training
(October 2007)
Virtalis has supplied all the VR hardware and software being used by the University of Strathclyde for its virtual and physical prototyping systems
Flexible plastic chosen for footwear
(October 2007)
3D Systems' DuraForm Flex Plastic is suitable for creating complex, functional prototypes of Reebok footwear, sandals and athletic equipment
Purchase brings stereolithography to Germany
(September 2007)
Viper Systems provide fast, clean materials changeover as well as remote operation and monitoring
Programme promotes rapid manufacturing
(September 2007)
RAMP allows manufacturers to respond quickly to customer requirements, reduce production times and wastage and eliminate risk
Testing system creates virtual vehicle
(September 2007)
The TestDrive OP6000 engine ECU testing system replicates all the loading and sensory feedback of an actual vehicle under realistic conditions
Printer offers 3D modelling in the office
(August 2007)
The SD300 creates models using the LOM (laminated object manufacturing) method of building up layers, using shaped PVC sheets and gluing them together
Stereolithography material improves durability
(August 2007)
Accura Xtreme Plastic's properties closely mimic those found in moulded ABS and polypropylene, which are major production plastics
CAD software goes on show
(August 2007)
Alphacam's Part Modeller delivers around 80% of the functionality of premium design software packages at less than 20% of their cost
3D modelling courses provide valuable experience
(July 2007)
Students at 3D Systems' InVision 3D modelling courses will learn the fundamentals of transforming object designs into three-dimensional concept model
Stereolithography material eases manufacture
(July 2007)
3D Systems' Accura Xtreme Plastic is designed for functional assemblies that demand durability
Rapid prototyping handles demanding shapes
(July 2007)
Undercuts, cavities, gossamer thin surfaces and curvilinear edges are all achievable with Next Factory DigitalWax, without secondary operations
3D printer provides physical models
(July 2007)
Z Corporation today took another giant step in its mission to make high-definition colour 3D printing available to the masses with the release of the ZPrinter 450
Software creates accurate models
(July 2007)
Geomagic Studio automatically creates accurate models from scan data of physical parts, making it ideal for applications such as mass production of customised devices
Stereolithography material simulates moulded ABS
(July 2007)
Accura 55 Plastic provides engineers and designers with strong, functional models featuring fine detail and smooth surface finish
Stereolithography solution offers high durability
(June 2007)
DMX-SL is based on a technology which produces resins with extremely high impact strength and resistance to breakage
Image processing software updated
(June 2007)
Mimics 11 creates accurate 3D structures from scanned images, reducing memory consumption by 30% in comparison to earlier versions of the software
Le Mans prototype scores with novel materials
(June 2007)
Huntsman materials used in the Pescarolo development project included a range of high performance products
Registration opens for engineering conference
(June 2007)
Joe Ferry, Head of Design at Virgin Atlantic will deliver the keynote address on the opening day of TCT 2007
Architectural and design models go on show
(June 2007)
Arrk Product Development group will be displaying a host of architectural and product design models from leading architectural practices and design houses
Environmental solutions showcased at university
(June 2007)
Bill O'Neill, Corporate IT Director at Celesio, is set to open an environmental event in the University's environmentally-friendly Queens Building
Rapid manufacturing conference confirms speakers
(May 2007)
The TCT Conference on Rapid Manufacturing focuses on providing solutions for accelerating products to market
Free registration opens for conference
(May 2007)
Entrance to the TCT Exhibition is completely free of charge and registration can be completed quickly and easily on the show website
Moulding simulation deal reached
(May 2007)
Partnering with DeskArtes enables CoreTech to use the DeskArtes experience for handling STL data to efficiently produce error-free and optimised data for Moldex3D simulation customers
3D modeller goes on show
(May 2007)
The InVision XT 3D modeller quickly and efficiently builds three-dimensional plastic models and prototypes directly in the office environment
Company announces CAM acquisition
(May 2007)
PTC has acquired NC Graphics, a producer of software for optimising tool making and high-speed precision machining processes
Rapid prototyping system improves detail
(May 2007)
Stratasys' FDM 200mc pairs the ABSplus material with Insight software to produce parts with improved mechanical properties and improved feature detail
Exhibition to feature more than 100 RPD suppliers
(May 2007)
The TCT 2007 Exhibition will feature more than 100 suppliers from the world of rapid product development
High-definition modeller set for launch
(April 2007)
The InVision XT 3D modeller quickly and efficiently builds three-dimensional plastic models and prototypes directly in the office environment
Rapid prototyping goes on show in Detroit
(April 2007)
Designers of consumer products can rapidly achieve stylish product designs using VX' free form surfacing tools and proprietary hybrid modeling engine
CADCAM software allows rapid tool creation
(April 2007)
QuickTools uses a combination of rapid prototyping technology and Delcam's CADCAM software to create durable injection moulding tools in record times
Machine improves thermoplastic prototyping
(March 2007)
Digital Mechanics has purchased a second Stratasys FDM Vantage i machine to keep up with its growing customer demand for both prototyping and direct digital manufacturing