| Features |
| 3D Printing's Explosive Growth Demonstrated at Rapid 2014 |
| By Jill Jerabek, ConnectPress Editor |
| ConnectPress gets the scoop on this year's premier 3D printing event Rapid 2014, and SME's views on this explosive technology |
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| EGR Gets Parts Made Quickly by Quickparts |
| By 3D Systems |
| EGR talks about how they prepped four vehicles for the auto event SEMA and the role Quickparts played in having their 3D printed parts ready fast. |
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| Bianchi Bikes Case Study |
| By Stratasys Inc. |
| The company produces prototype parts using a Dimension 3D Printer, including bicycle frames, forks, components for testing and model validation. |
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| Adobe Joins the 3D Printing Revolution with Latest Version of Photoshop Creative Cloud |
| By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor |
| Photoshop Creative Cloud now allows users to send their designs to a 3D printer within a single click. Adobe gives ConnectPress the details in this interview. |
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| 3D Printed Parts for the Medical Industry: Can FDM Materials be Used when Sterilization is Required? |
| By Gary Polio, CAPINC |
| Can Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) materials be used when sterilization is required? CAPINC and Stratasys investigate... |
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| Autodesk Enters the 3D Printing Market |
| Compiled by ConnectPress |
| Announcing its intention to enter the 3D printing marketplace, Autodesk answers more questions on the upcoming 3D printing platform and 3D printer. |
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| Mcor 3D Printing Opens Vast New Possibilities for Paper-loving Artist |
| By Mcor Technologies |
| Artist Clare Goddard has recently embraced 3D printing and uses the Mcor Matrix 300+ to create her sculptural paper designs. |
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| How Paper-based 3D Printing Works: The Technology and Advantages |
| By Mcor Technologies |
| Mcor Technologies offers 3D printers that use paper. Learn about the technology and advantages being used by both MCAD and AEC markets. |
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| 3D Proven Systems Brings 3D Printing to New Mexico |
| By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor |
| 3D Proven Systems is one of the first 3D Systems resellers to come to the Albuquerque area. Is Albuquerque ready? |
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| The Convergence of Drones and 3D Printing |
| By Robert Harwood, ANSYS |
| The next thing we know, when you see a drone it might not just deliver something, it might make something right in front of you. |
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| 3D Printing Disrupts and Inspires the Fashion World |
| By Jill Jerabek, ConnectPress Editor |
| Having made revolutionary changes to fields like architecture and medicine, 3D printing is now making itself felt in the fashion world. |
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| A New Mindset in Product Design: 3D Printing Can Help Bring Better Products to Market Faster |
| By Stratasys Inc. |
| This white paper looks at how 3D Printing can bring better products to market. |
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| Industrial 3D Printing Takes a Turn on the Catwalk |
| By EOS |
| Chicago-based artist Joshua Harker makes his fashion-world debut with a headdress that was laser sintered on an EOSINT P 760 system. |
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| News |
| World's First 3D-Printed Car Takes Inaugural Drive |
| Press Release Issued by Local Motors |
| Local Motors showcased Strati, their 3D printed car, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show earlier this September. |
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| Optomec Receives Order from FAPS Institute to Enable Printing of Artificial Muscles |
| Press Release Issued by Optomec |
| Factory Automation and Production Systems (FAPS) Institute has purchased Optemec's Aerosol Jet Quad Print Engine to manufacture the muscles. |
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| MakerBot Announces the Launch of MakerBot Europe |
| Press Release Issued by MakerBot |
| MakerBot's current resellers will transition into working with MakerBot Europe, and the new organization will be led by Alexander Hafner. |
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| Formlabs Announces the Form 1+ |
| Press Release Issued by Formlabs |
| The redesigned stereolithographic 3D printer offers superior prints at higher speeds. |
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| Ion Core Announces Zinter Home |
| Press Release Issued by Ion Core |
| Ion Core's Zinter Home edition has the same large print area inside and is overall a 30% smaller unit than its predecessor. |
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| Advanced Solutions Life Sciences Unveils BioAssemblyBot and TSIM Lab Quest Workstation |
| Press Release Issued by Advanced Solutions |
| Advanced Solutions Life Sciences division launched the BioAssemblyBot and TSIMLab Quest tabletop workstation for 3D printing. |
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| DYNAMO 3D Brings 3D Printing Speed to a New Level with D3D ONE-EVO |
| Press Release Issued by DYNAMO 3D |
| DYNAMO 3D has launched the new D3D ONE EVO high speed 3D printer, featuring remote diagnostic control and high volume work plans. |
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| MatterFab’s Industrial 3D Metal Printer Changes the Game for Metal Printing |
| Press Release Issued by MatterFab |
| MatterFab has announced its low cost industrial 3D metal printer is available now for the injection molding, medical, and aerospace industries. |
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| Wohlers Report 2014 Uncovers Annual Growth of 34.9% for 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Industry |
| Press Release Issued by Wohlers Associates |
| Wohlers Associates announced the publication of Wohlers Report 2014. The report marks the 19th consecutive year of its availability. |
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| EOS and Airbus Group Innovations Team on Aerospace Sustainability Study for Industrial 3D Printing |
| Press Release Issued by EOS |
| The companies conducted an environmental lifecycle comparison of rapid investment casting and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS). |
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| Dell Adds MakerBot 3D Printing to Enable End-to -End 3D Digital Prototyping Solution for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses |
| Press Release Issued by Dell |
| By adding MakerBot products engineers can design and test new product concepts quickly and architects can create 3D prototypes during the design phase. |
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| RAPID 2014 on Pace for Largest in Conference's 24-Year History |
| Press Release Issued by Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
| The 3D printing conference has already confirmed more than 12,000 square feet in exhibitor space and is on pace to pass RAPID 2007's record of 17,000. |
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| First 2014 Creative Cloud Release Also Includes Amazing Perspective Warp Capability in Photoshop CC |
| Press Release Issued by Adobe |
| Designs can be printed to a locally connected 3D printer like Makerbot or online 3D print services from Shapeways. |
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| 3D Systems Mainstreams Consumer 3D Printing With a Dozen New Products at CES 2014 |
| Press Release Issued By 3D Systems |
| 3D Systems showcased over a dozen 3D printers targeted for the consumer at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). |
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| CES Sets the Stage for MakerBot Launch of Expanded MakerBot 3D Printing Platform and Ecosystem with a Whole New Generation of 3D Printers and 3D Content |
| Press Release Issued by CES |
| Announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), MakerBot debuted its fifth generation of new 3D printers. |
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| Stratasys to Acquire GrabCAD, a Leading 3D CAD Collaboration Platform |
| Press Release Issued by Stratasys |
| GrabCAD will operate as a unit within Stratasys Global Products and GrabCAD CEO Hardi Meybaum will continue to lead GrabCAD within the group. |
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| Autodesk and Local Motors Collaborate on First Spark 3D Platform Implementation |
| Press Release Issued by Autodesk |
| Autodesk is collaborating with Local Motors, who is using the company's Spark platform to develop the Strati, the world's first 3D printed car. |
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| 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Industry Expected to Quadruple in Size in Four Years |
| Press Release Issued by Wohlers Associates |
| Wohlers Associates, Inc. expects worldwide revenues from the additive manufacturing and 3D printing industry to reach $12.8 billion by 2018. |
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| 3D Systems and SME Announce Formation of Advisory Board for Its M.Lab21 Education Initiative |
| Press Release Issued by 3D Systems |
| This new initiative supports 3D printing labs and advanced manufacturing curriculum in High Schools, and includes members from Intel and more. |
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| Mark One: World's First Carbon Fiber 3D Printer Now Available for Order |
| Press Release Issued by MarkForged 3D |
| Announced in February, MarkForged released the Mark One 3D Printer. They'll be shipping the second half of this year. Put in your presale order today. |
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| Sculpteos 3D Printing Now Supported by Adobe Photoshop CC |
| Press Release Issued by Sculpteo |
| The support of Sculpteo allows Adobe Photoshop users to access their machine profiles and 3D printing technology. |
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| Swedish Company Launches the First Fume Free Desktop 3D Printer |
| Press Release Issued by Magicfirm |
| The ZYYX desktop 3D printer, the first designed in Sweden, has innovative solutions to the major issues facing current users of 3D printers. |
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| World's First Auto-Follow Sports Drone Set for Take-Off With Stratasys 3D Printing |
| Press Release Issued by Stratasys |
| Helico has introduced AirDog, an automated drone designed to track and video outdoor sports and activities, using Stratasys 3D printing. |
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| 3D Systems' Personalized Surgery Tools Enable Surgeons to Operate on the Smallest Patients |
| Press Release Issued by 3D Systems |
| Medical Modeling Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) technology enables to conduct complex surgical procedures on newborn and infant patients. |
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| Graphics Systems Offers On Demand 3D Printed Parts New Online Tool Provides Instant 3D Printed Part Quotes |
| Press Release Issued by Graphics Systems |
| By using Stratasys 3D printers with FDM and Polyjet technologies, Graphics Systems provides a 3 to 5 day turnaround on parts. |
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| 3D Printing Market to Grow to US$16.2 Billion in 2018 |
| Press Release Issued by Canalys |
| The 3D printing market reached US$2.5 billion globally in 2013. Canalys predicts that this will rise to US$3.8 billion in 2014 and continue to grow. |
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| Stratasys Redefines Product Design And Manufacturing With World's First Color Multi-material 3d Printer |
| Press Release Issued by Stratasys |
| The Objet500 Connex3 Color Multi-material 3D Printer combines colors with multi-material 3D printing. |
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| CES Sets the Stage for MakerBot Launch of Expanded MakerBot 3D Printing Platform and Ecosystem with a Whole New Generation of 3D Printers and 3D Content |
| Press Release Issued by CES |
| Announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), MakerBot debuted its fifth generation of new 3D printers. |
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