Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Rapid Product Development",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Moulders and thermoforming firms in directory from
GTMA, which we summarised at the time by saying "The 2007/08 edition of the GTMA Buyers Guide has been launched by GTMA with contact details and selection matrix by sector, making it easy for buyers to find the most appropriate supplier".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Digital factory project invests in RP from
AMAP (University of Sunderland): "The UK University of Sunderland's AMAP-NEPA Digital Factory project has invested in a 3D fused deposition modelling system that will produce models and invest casting patterns".
In June 2007, we covered the news from Rapid Product Development Group
concerning its Stereolithography equipment
- take a look at Stereolithography equipment added to RPD
which says: "New stereolithography equipment from 3D Systems has been added by Rapid Product Development Group to its Rapid Prototyping department".
Take a look also at the news release from TCT Conference and Exhibition 2007, Rapid prototyping/manufacturing event staged,
as well as Rapid manufacturing conference scheduled from Renishaw,
and Rapid prototyping and manufacturing exhibition from TCT Conference and Exhibition 2007.
See also:
Installation service for machine framing, guarding
(May 2007)
MiniTec UK has an on-site installation service for its range of machine framing and guarding systems for situations where outsourcing is able to smooth production demands during busy periods
Rapid product development (RPD) exhibition
(May 2007)
The TCT 2007 exhibition will feature more than 100 suppliers from the world of rapid product development (RPD) in Coventry, 26th - 27th September 2007
Rapid manufacturing conference gives the facts
(March 2007)
The TCT 2007 Conference will focus on actual applications of rapid manufacturing from the global marketplace and will also address the real issues of implementation
Schaeffler Llanelli helps Corus Packaging
(January 2007)
More than just a supplier of bearings, Schaeffler UK is now offering customers a full design and manufacturing service from its Llanelli plant
Rapid prototyping growth brings expansion
(October 2006)
As a result of five years unparalleled growth in the UK rapid prototyping industry, 3T RPD has moved into new purpose-built premises, giving them 1,200m2 of manufacturing and office facilities
Time compression event is growing
(September 2006)
The organiser of the TCT Conference and Exhibition has reported that TCT continues to grow and will move venue in 2007 to accommodate more exhibitors
Know the benefits of 'Space Puzzle Molding'
(September 2006)
Space Puzzle Molding has a 'track record' 'second-to-none' for making early-to-market, quality, injection moldings for evaluation, confirmation and product launch, reports Tony Sands
Aerospace sector presents papers at TCT 2006 event
(August 2006)
TCT 2006 will play host to two of the 'leading lights' from the aerospace sector when Boeing and Rolls Royce will deliver papers at a UK rapid manufacturing focused event
Rapid product development expands in Mexico
(July 2006)
Rapid Product Development Group is expanding its prototype manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico - including additional high-resolution stereolithography equipment and CNC machining
Advanced materials made for rapid prototyping
(July 2006)
A new line of advanced materials for rapid prototyping, metal casting, and urethane casting will allow users to get prototypes that are the closest emulations of their production materials
Rapid Product Development Group moves HQ
(July 2006)
Rapid Product Development Group (RPDG) has expanded with the opening of a new US Headquarters in San Diego, California, USA
Formula One speakers to head UK RP event
(July 2006)
TCT 2006, the UK's largest Rapid Product Development and Manufacturing Exhibition and Conference will be playing host to two of the leading names in Formula 1 - Red Bull F1 and Renault F1
UK's GTMA attracts 26 new member companies
(June 2006)
In the first six months of 2006, the UK's Gauge and Tool Makers' Association has registered 22 new companies into membership - including four metrology companies
UK plastics show attracts mould makers
(May 2006)
More than 20 tooling suppliers have already booked stands the UK's PDM 06 exhibition - attracted by the show's focus on taking plastics mouldings from concept through to production
TCT 2006 Conference and Exhibition announced
(May 2006)
Organisers of the UK's TCT 2006 Conference and Exhibition ahave announced that visitor registration for the event in September, 2006, is now open
PDM pulls in mould makers
(May 2006)
Mouldmakers from the UK and beyond are signing up to exhibit at the Plastics Design and Moulding 2006 event (PDM 06), which takes place at Telford International Centre on 26-28 September
Agreement to boost RPD technology awareness
(April 2006)
Rapid News Publications, organisers of the TCT 2006 Conference and Exhibition and publishers of the TCT Magazine are pleased to announce a strategic agreement with the GTMA
40 gauge and tool makers to exhibit in MACH
(March 2006)
The UK's Gauge and Tool Makers' Association reported that around 40 member companies will be exhibiting at MACH 2006 and some on the Association's 'GTMA Village' stand
Supply chain involvement wins new members
(November 2005)
With its focus on supply chain networks and business development programmes, the UK's GTMA is continuing to attract new companies into membership of the association
Life and stress testing accelerated
(November 2005)
Hanse exhibited its latest Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) systems at the Auto Test Expo 2005 in Novi, Michigan, USA
Chinese launch UK rapid prototyping service
(August 2005)
The first Chinese rapid prototyping service launched in the UK is the rapid CNC machining of models of up to 6m length in real materials such as ABS, Nylon, PP, and Acrylic
GTMA added 13 new members since February
(June 2005)
Continuing to gain members with its focus on supply chain networks and business development programmes, GTMA has added 13 member companies since February 2005
Members join association
(June 2005)
Continuing to gain members with its focus on Supply Chain Networks and Business Development Programmes, GTMA has been delighted to welcome 13 companies into membership since February 2005
News on the Rapid Product Development Group from Rapid Product Development Group
(June 2005)
Rapid Product Development Group (has expanded again with the opening of a technical sales and coordination office in Silicon Valley with Steve Edgington as Business Development manager
Rapid product development supports Baghdad
(June 2005)
Rapid Product Development Group (RPDG) has announced its intent to support RP4 Baghdad in the area of rapid prototyping
Modelmaking experience to extend finishing options
(April 2005)
Clive Hardy brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in modelmaking and will be a driving force in 3T's continued efforts to extend their range of finishing options
EDrawings Adds Lightweight Viewing to CoCreate
(February 2005)
Geometric and CoCreate announce the release of eDrawings Professional for OneSpace Designer
Former members re-join association
(November 2004)
This month the GTMA is delighted to welcome back into membership two very different companies, each of which has found significant reasons to re-join the association
Active GTMA gains ten more new members
(November 2004)
The GTMA continue to grow across the whole spectrum of membership, from rapid prototyping, toolmaking, through precision engineering, to tooling technologies and metrology
Urethane casting facilities expanded
(August 2004)
Rapid Product Development Group has expanded its urethane casting department with the purchase of new vacuum casting equipment for high quantity prototyping and short run production
Inspection arm produces inspection results quickly
(August 2004)
To enhance their established part inspection procedure, a rapid product development specialist has installed a CNC inspection arm at its UK Selective Laser Sintering facility
Service quotes for RP processes from 3D CAD files
(July 2004)
Product development firm has launched an online prototyping quoting service that will upload 3D CAD files and automatically generate quotes and orders for a variety of prototyping processes
Rapid tooling expert added to new consultancy
(July 2004)
Delcam, a leading developer of CADCAM software, has added Steve Watson, formally Tooling Manager with ARRK Product Development Group, to its new Professional Services Group
Study on MCAD says 4.96 million installed in 2003
(June 2004)
There are 4.96 million mechanical CAD (MCAD) seats installed worldwide through the end of 2003, a joint study has found, which lists the MCAD providers in descending order