Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Rapid Prototyping",
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 Prototyping/production system is 'entry-level' from
Stratasys, which we summarised at the time by saying "An additive fabrication system for prototyping and direct digital manufacturing is designed for users with demanding applications that require accuracy and repeatability, but not high
speed".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Laser metal sintering produces tooling, inserts from
EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK): "USA manufacturer is to use direct metal laser sintering to produce tooling inserts, prototype parts, and end products directly in metal, to evaluate prototype products more quickly".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show
concerning its Southern Manufacturing Show - seminars
- take a look at Manufacturing show supports knowledge sharing
which says: "The forthcoming UK annual Southern Manufacturing Show offers a free seminar programme that provides an accessible focal point of enginering/manufacturing knowledge sharing".
Take a look also at the news release from Autodesk, Digital systems reduce prototypes manufacture,
as well as CAD/CAM porovider to host die-making event from Delcam,
and Twin spindle turning centre has more versatility from Turning Technologies UK.
See also:
CAM gives efficient 3D data flow for toolpath
(January 2008)
A CAM system's single-window user interface and full associativity between CAD model and NC tool path guarantee a short learning curve and an efficient data flow from 3D model to machined part
Water jet cutting increases revenue by 79%
(January 2008)
Within two years of buying its waterjet systems, an Alabama, USA, company saw its annual revenue increase by more than 79% and it grew from 10 employees to 25
Latest CAD/CAM speeds up prototyping
(January 2008)
Using the very latest CAD/CAM technology allowed an engineering company to produce early CAD and STL models for rapid prototyping of a piece of precision skiing equipment
Coordinate measuring arm uses laser scanning
(December 2007)
A 7-axis manual coordinate measuring arm offers a complete inspection and reverse engineering solution that can be used just as easily in the metrology laboratory as on the shop floor
Free software offered for RP/RM file inspection
(November 2007)
Free software is for fast stereolithography inspection and compression and offers a total and automated system for rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing companies
CAM is seamlessly integrated with CAD
(November 2007)
A powerful CAM software with single-window user interface and full associativity between the CAD model and NC tool path guarantees a an efficient flow from 3D model to the machined part
Software imports sheet metal 3D models
(November 2007)
Large UK sub-contract sheet metal working plant chose a software system that gives it the ability to import 3D models, dramatically reducing set-up times and scrap
'Space Puzzle' moulds for RP and production
(November 2007)
Space Puzzle Molding is a rapid prototyping and a production tool moulding small volumes for trials and then asily modifid for volume production tooling
3D rapid prototyping/manufacturing systems shown
(November 2007)
Latest developments in 3D modelling, rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing to be shown at Euromold 2007 include lase sintering of short production run plastics parts
UK industrial subcontracting show scheduled
(November 2007)
An international event covers machined parts, electronic assemblies, castings, plastics mouldings and metal fabrications, through to full manufacturing services
Die casting product quality ensured
(November 2007)
All the diecasting machines at a foundry have 6-axis robotic part handling, and three have automatic on-line vision inspection, to provide the right casting 100% of the time
Rapid prototyping firm gains ISO 9001:2000
(October 2007)
Rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing company using selective laser sintering and direct metal laser sintering has gained ISO 9001:2000 certification
Parts produced by rapid manufacturing
(October 2007)
Hearing aid and other plastics-based components manufacturers were able to see the results of a rapid manufacturing system to produce hearing aid shells and moulds at a recent European show
3D metrology software platform
(October 2007)
The PolyWorks universal 3D metrology software platform from InnovMetric, being distributed by Hexagon Metrology, will be sold in China with ROMER, Leica Geosystems, DEA and Brown and Sharpe CMMs
Rapid prototyping and manufacturing software
(October 2007)
Magics 12, software for rapid prototyping and manufacturing, has been released by Materialise with highlights that include batch import and enhanced user friendliness
Programme promotes RP/RM to speed development
(September 2007)
Using rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing technologies can speed up product development and the UK has set up a programme to educate industry about their benefits
Rapid machining forum looks at milling
(September 2007)
During the forthcoming UK TCT 2007 manufacturing exhibition, the UK's GTMA will be running the Rapid Machining Forum which will review advanced CAM software and milling techniques
UK rapid prototyping firm offers metals parts
(August 2007)
UK's largest selective laser sintering provider now offers a facility for fast, accurate production of durable, complex metal parts and low volume production components
SL-RP plastics is tough and durable
(August 2007)
Exhibiting a high elongation and moderate modulus, a tough and durable plastics for stereolithography rapid prototyping systems facilitates the efficient design and manufacturing of products
Upgrade 2D CAD modelling to 3D for GBP 1,500
(August 2007)
Part modelling and CAD software provide a low cost, protected upgrade route for companies looking to migrate from 2D to 3D solid modelling - at a 'launch' price of GBP 15,000 at EMO
Wire-EDM cuts with high parallelism
(July 2007)
Latest wire-EDM with Anti-Electrolysis generator is now digitally managed enabling it to control the vertical position of sparking to achieve highest parallelism on the workpiece
Mill-turn centre does complex work, pays well
(July 2007)
A prototypes, models and component maker realised a good return on investment in a mill-turn centre, which has already paid for itself and contributed to a company turnover growth of 20%
Rapid prototyping and manufacturing reviewed
(July 2007)
A conference is to discuss the latest trends in rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing techniques along with applications and production processes
Selective laser sintering for auto components
(June 2007)
3T RPD has used selective laser sintering technology to manufacture two component housings in glass-filled nylon for the Oxford Brookes race car
Vista compatibility in latest version of Magics
(June 2007)
Several new features have been added in Magics 11.1 to enhance its user-friendliness
Applications of rapid manufacturing conference
(June 2007)
Rapid News Publications has announced the TCT 2007 Rapid Manufacturing Conference on 26th - 27th September 2007 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK
Injection-moulded and sub-assembly solutions
(June 2007)
From its manufacturing facilities at Hereford, A K Industries (AKI) has been providing technically demanding, injection-moulded component and sub-assembly solutions to more than 50 industries
Stereolithography equipment added to RPD
(June 2007)
New stereolithography equipment from 3D Systems has been added by Rapid Product Development Group to its Rapid Prototyping department
Rapid prototyping/manufacturing event staged
(June 2007)
Regarded as an essential event for engineers, the UK's TCT 2007 Exhibition brings together under one roof leading rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing machine manufacturers
Value injection-mouldings - concept to production
(May 2007)
A K Industries adds value to technical mouldings from concept to production, providing technically demanding, injection-moulded components and sub-assembly solutions to more than 50 industries
CNC turning machine builder has successful show
(May 2007)
CNC turning centre builder, Emco, reported more than 1400 visitors to its recent 'Emco machining days' to see their latest CNC turning and milling machines in action
Rapid manufacturing conference scheduled
(May 2007)
The forthcoming TCT Conference on Rapid Manufacturing focuses on providing solutions for accelerating products to market
Rapid prototyping and manufacturing exhibition
(May 2007)
The organisers of TCT 2007, Rapid News Publications, has announced that exhibition visitor registration is completely free of charge and registration can be completed on-line
Latest 3-D modeler from 3D systems
(May 2007)
InVision XT 3-D Modeler quickly and efficiently builds three-dimensional plastic models and prototypes directly in the office environment