Overview Of: Prototype Zone
Rapid prototyping is executed with a variety of technologies including stereolithography, fused deposition modeling, selective laser sintering, materials and 3-D printing as well as traditional process such as machining. These processes are used to manufacture both prototype and production-quality parts and tooling.
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3D Printing – The New Frontier for Manufacturing
11/14/2011 Time Compression - I had the privilege of touring one of the prominent companies in this rapidly growing field of 3D printing,
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Autodesk Apps for DIY 3D Models
11/8/2011 Time Compression - Autodesk is amping up its commitment to the Maker community through its introduction of two new applications for its Autodesk 123D software—apps that allow creating 3D models based on photos, whether taken with a smart phone or an SLR camera. “Today’s DIYers need a range of cutting-edge 3D tools to make the most of the artistic and economic opportunities in the emerging maker movement,” said Samir Hanna, vice president of Consumer Products at Autodesk. “Autodesk is committed to removing obstacles to creativity and innovation in this time of the new industrial revolution.” The apps are 123D Catch, for Windows-based systems, and 123D Make, for Mac OS.
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3D Printing Assists in Making Real Steel
10/28/2011 Time Compression - Meet Atom. He’s a robot that stars alongside Hugh Jackman in the sci-fi flick Real Steel, a movie about robot boxing (think Rock ‘Em, Sock ‘Em Robots).
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3D Printing Comes to “This Old House”
9/29/2011 Time Compression - One technology that’s playing an increasing role in architectural design is 3D printing. And 3D printing is becoming more mainstream, too. Evidence of both these claims can be seen on PBS’ upcoming season of “This Old House,” where a 3D-printed model will help communicate renovation plans on the historic Massachusetts homestead formerly owned by Revolutionary War hero Nathaniel Page.
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Creaform Launches MaxSHOT 3D Camera
9/23/2011 Time Compression - Although photogrammetry – the practice of making measurements with the use of photographs – has been around since the 19th century Creaform, the portable 3D scanning and optical measurement technology company, has brought it to the 21st with the release of the MaxSHOT 3D optical coordinate measurement camera.
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