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Rapid prototyping helps recreate ancient colours

 User application article   Multicoloured Gods breaks new ground as the first large-scale effort to recreate the original appearance of ancient sculpture.  Brochure available  

News from DSM Somos (28 April 2008)

Rapid prototyping handles large automotive jobs

 User application article   The Sinterstation Pro 230 SLS system transforms computer-aided design (CAD) data into ready-to-use, accurate and durable three-dimensional plastic parts.

News from 3D Systems Europe (10 April 2008)

RP models help blind boy to see new home

 User application article   Nine-piece model is built on a 3D Systems SLS system with DuraForm PA plastic, a durable and functional nylon material that has excellent surface resolution.

News from 3D Systems Europe ( 7 April 2008)

Desktop modeller promises new era of rapid design

The V-Flash desktop modeller transforms designs into solid plastic models that can be used for demonstration, testing and verification the same day.

News from 3D Systems Europe ( 3 April 2008)

Prototype system speeds automotive development

 User application article   Gordon Murray Design, released by automotive industry expert Gordon Murray in 2007, has purchased a Stratasys FDM 400mc machine as part of its drive to become the world's automotive design group.

News from Stratasys (27 March 2008)

Prototype material suits hygienic applications

ABS-M30i is up to 67% stronger than standard Stratasys ABS and bonding strength between layers is more than doubled, expanding capabilities for functional testing or manufacturing production parts.

News from Stratasys (12 March 2008)

Agreement provides laser sintering materials

3D Systems plans to collaborate with Trial to develop specialty materials and composites for its SLS technology, addressing the increasing specialty needs of the rapid manufacturing industry.

News from 3D Systems Europe ( 5 March 2008)

3D printer provides dental models

 User application article   The inCoris WAX patterns are used by dental technicians who want fast, consistent and economical fabrication of full cast crowns, copings and bridge frameworks

News from 3D Systems Europe (29 February 2008)

Rapid prototypes are clearly different

WaterClear Ultra is an excellent resin for producing lenses, housings, packaging models, fluid flow analysis models and master patterns.

News from Xpress Product Development Group (13 February 2008)

Rapid prototyping expands to sheet-metal parts

Dedicated state-of-the-art equipment including laser cutting are employed to offer typical project deliveries in 2-4 days.

News from Xpress Product Development Group (12 February 2008)

Rapid prototyping materials set the standard

 User application article   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.

News from 3D Systems Europe (12 February 2008)

Tooling services at the double

Xpress Product Development Group has brought Xpress Tooling to the UK market.

News from Xpress Product Development Group (11 February 2008)

E-manufacturing enables mass customisation

A survey conducted by EOS at recent trade shows in Germany reveals some interesting trends in e-manufacturing.

News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK) ( 7 February 2008)

Laser melting machines produce solid metal parts

DM100 and DM250 Systems suit tooling and conformal cooling applications that require accurate, dense metal parts made from a wide selection of metals.

News from 3D Systems Europe ( 5 February 2008)

Novel powders expand rapid manufacturing options

New powders for laser-sintering in Eosint metal and plastic powder processing machines enable new classes of products to be produced.

News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK) (29 January 2008)

3D printer provides dental models

Built in VisiJet DP 200 Material, the wax-ups have a smooth surface finish and can be cast or pressed with conventional techniques.

News from 3D Systems Europe (22 January 2008)

Fast 3D printing speeds footwear design

 User application article   The Spectrum Z510 accepts CAD files from Timberland's 3D mechanical design software and produces physical models affordably and quickly.

News from Rapid Techniques (21 January 2008)

Rapid manufacturing system rivals CNC accuracy

 User application article   The Viper Pro SLA System delivers strong parts with high surface smoothness, feature and edge definition and tolerances, with accuracy rivaling that of CNC-machined plastic parts.

News from 3D Systems Europe ( 9 January 2008)

3D production system uses multijet modelling

High-throughput 3D printer provides the choice of both high-definition and ultra-high-definition build modes in a single system.

News from 3D Systems Europe ( 8 January 2008)

PC-driven prototyping adds design confidence

 User application article   The use of a PC-based CNC machine has helped a manufacturer improve the quality of its designs by allowing the company to make more prototypes.

News from Micromech (29 November 2007)

New company supports 3D printing products

Rapid Techniques will market ZCorp 3D printing products to mechanical and industrial design customers across a wide range of sectors

News from Rapid Techniques (20 November 2007)

Modeller incorporates CAD software

The V-Flash Desktop Modeler is the first product from 3D Systems based on its new film transfer imaging (FTI) technology platform and was released in September.

News from 3D Systems Europe (20 November 2007)

Clear resin suits high-quality lenses

WaterClear Ultra closely mirrored the behaviour of the high-clarity acrylic and demonstrated higher clarity than the commercial grade polycarbonate sheet.  Brochure available  

News from DSM Somos (19 November 2007)

Additive layer technology meets design challenge

 User application article   Ashuach's AI light incorporates five digital sensors that cause it to move and morph its structure in response to changes in the space that it is illuminating.

News from EOS Electro Optical Systems ( 8 November 2007)

Stereolithography material has clear advantage

WaterShed XC delivers parts that look more like true, clear engineered plastic.  Brochure available  

News from DSM Somos ( 7 November 2007)

System allows rapid manufacture of hearing aids

Dreve Otoplastik has developed biocompatible materials for the V-Flash HA 230 production system to provide high-quality hearing aid shell production capabilities to customers.

News from 3D Systems Europe (25 October 2007)

Flexible plastic chosen for footwear

 User application article   3D Systems' DuraForm Flex Plastic is suitable for creating complex, functional prototypes of Reebok footwear, sandals and athletic equipment.

News from 3D Systems Europe ( 9 October 2007)

Rapid manufacturing plastic offers durability

DuraForm EX Black Plastic parts remain tough and exhibit very consistent mechanical properties regardless of orientation, including the Z direction

News from 3D Systems Europe (28 September 2007)

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