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3T announces dates for SLS and DMLS seminars
3T RPD has announced further dates for its Rapid Prototyping/Manufacturing seminars, to be held at its manufacturing site in Newbury, Berkshire.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 March 2009
Finishing machine supports laser-sintering process
3T RPD has announced the addition of a vibratory finishing machine to support its selective laser-sintering (SLS) process.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 February 2009
Machine boosts sintering capabilities
Remaining unchallenged as the UK's largest Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) provider, 3T RPD is now leading the way in the supply of metal parts using Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS).
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 August 2007
University re-enters race competition
One of the key factors for the University of Hertfordshire team's decision to use the SLS process was the weight saving benefits derived from it.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 June 2007
New premises expand rapid prototyping scope
3T RPD has moved into new purpose-built premises, giving an impressive 1200m2 of manufacturing, workshop, office and conference facilities.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 September 2006
3T appoints Ian Halliday as CEO
3T appoints Ian Halliday as CEO to lead e-manufacturing push.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 December 2005
Laser sintering provides personalised control
3T RPD's prototype components are being used every night by presenters on the ITN News.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 November 2005
New look and feel for laser sintered components
3T RPD has recently started supplying components in Alumide, the aluminium-filled nylon material from EOS.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 September 2005
One-piece prototypes validate cycle design
3T RPD produced functional and aesthetically pleasing prototypes to assist Paul Wolfson in his final year of study in Industrial Design and Technology at Loughborough University.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 September 2005
Podium finish for sponsored student team
The Oxford Brookes Formula Student Automotive Engineering team has defended its UK champions title, finishing 3rd in the UK and 15th overall out of 69 competitors
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 August 2005
Rapid prototyping verifies smoke alarm performance
When Sprue Aegis developed its innovative FireAngel PS-101 plug-in smoke alarm, prototype housings made by selective laser sintering were key to performance verification.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 August 2005
Student racers make the most of rapid prototypes
The Oxford Brookes Formula Student Automotive Engineering team uses parts produced using selective laser sintering in its bid for racing honours.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 June 2005
Hardy adds to 3T finish
3T RPD are pleased to welcome Clive Hardy to their Finishing team, signifying further the successful growth of these Rapid Product Development specialists.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 April 2005
Smart car project illustrates merits of SLS
3T RPD and Taeno product development have completed an innovative project to demonstrate the capability of prototype components built using state-of-the-art selective laser sintering technology.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 January 2005
Rapid prototypes give students a racing edge
Operational prototypes manufactures in nylon using selective laser sintering have helped the Oxford Brookes Formula Student Racing team to lead the UK in this year's competitions.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 September 2004
RPD specialist arms itself for accuracy
To enhance its established part inspection procedure, rapid product development specialist 3T RPD has installed a Faro Gold Arm at its selective laser sintering facility in Newbury.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 August 2004
Prototyping specialist takes SolidWorks input
Rapid Product Development specialist 3T RPD has added SolidWorks to its suite of CAD software.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 May 2004
Move brings sales and seminars together
3T RPD's Telford Sales Office has moved to new premises at PTL, Halesfield 7, Telford, scene of a recent rapid product development seminar.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 May 2004
Successful switch for RPD seminar
3T RPD has been running its rapid product development seminars in Telford for the last 9 months, and the most recent in March was held at a new venue.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 April 2004
Free rapid product development seminars
3T RPD has revealed dates and venues for a new series of free rapid product development seminars.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 March 2004
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