Aluminum alloy cylinder head for engine or pump, showing oil channels. On the subject of rapid prototyping, 3D printing often dominates the conversation. The speed, digital flexibility, and low ...

As the day passes, customers continue to value their uniqueness. It, then, becomes even more crucial to design products to meet the unique needs of every individual. As the development of technology, ...

The Dimension (above) from Stratasys creates prototypes in ABS. The Dimension is used primarily in the design stage, while the FDM Maxum?also by Stratasys?is used to create higher-resolution ...

Gavin Fabian is Chief Product Officer for HST Pathways, a leading provider of cloud-based end-to-end solutions for outpatient surgery. A common urban legend in the world of product development is that ...

A robotics maker has showcased a functional laundry-folding robot prototype made in under 24 ...

Prototyping: With the use of CAD and massive amounts of digital simulation software available, it can often seem superfluous to make early appearance models, or even undertake early testing of new ...

A new rapid prototyping program supercharges Army capabilities. In late 2016, the secretary of the Army approved the first project for the newly formed Army Rapid Capabilities Office: electronic ...

Now a mature industry, rapid prototyping is diverging to two distinct applications: lower-priced 3-D printers and those that manufacture customized parts. The push to trim equipment prices is creating ...

Electron Beam Melting (EBM) is a new alternative for both rapid manufacturing and prototyping metal components, with direct benefits to the aerospace industry. This technology is fast gaining ...

Reducing custom optical product life-cycles and delivering true rapid prototyping is critical to the success of devices, instruments, and platforms that rely on optics and imaging. With new ...