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Western Tool & Mold Pairs Existing Resources With 3D Printing [VIDEO]
By Rod Mackay on December 15, 2014
Hong Kong-based Western Tool & Mold specializes in engineering-grade tooling fabrication and injection molding, producing a wide range of products, including medical devices, drug containers and critical-use metal replacements. The company serves diverse industries, including…
Stratasys have recently released a new family of Objet Triple-jetting 3D printers which employ the most advanced PolyJet technology.
Two good friends of mine, Brian Vickers and Rik Harley recently launched an exciting new venture called Mega Mind Ideas and they are getting a lot of attention these days. Mega Mind Ideas is a…
3D printer helps to create miniature solar power plants that can go anywhere [VIDEO]
By Rod Mackay on August 30, 2014
Peppermint Energy, based in South Dakota, has developed a portable, plug-and-play solar generator called the FORTY2. Described as a solar plant in a suitcase, the FORTY2 draws enough juice from the sun to power lights,…
Using additive manufacturing to produce custom jigs and fixtures [VIDEO]
By Rod Mackay on August 25, 2014
Manufacturing relies on jigs and fixtures to maintain quality and production efficiency. These tools are used to align, assemble, clamp, hold, test and calibrate components and sub–assemblies at all stages of manufacturing. Normally they’re machined…
Custom Injection Molder Embraces 3D Printing [VIDEO]
By Rod Mackay on August 25, 2014
With the addition of an Objet260 Connex 3D Printer from Stratasys, Minneapolis-based Diversified Plastics, a Custom Injection Molder, has taken its rapid prototyping capabilities to a new level. [pl_video type=”you tube” id=”qoousDCGmM8?wmode=opaque”] Founded in 1977,…
The Future of Canadian Infrastructure: Barrie Manufacturer & 3D Printing
By Rod Mackay on July 22, 2014
You could say the future of Canadian Infrastructure design for Munro Ltd., based in the Barrie, Ontario area, is (literally) not written in concrete. Take for example, how they moved from using brass stamps to a 3D printer for faster, cheaper writing on their concrete designs.
Lean Manufacturing with SOLIDWORKS and a Stratasys FDM 3D Printer [VIDEO]
By Rod Mackay on June 12, 2014
Acist (Advanced Contrast Imaging System Technology) is a medical-device company that specializes in developing contrast injection systems in the fields of cardiology and radiology. Acist’s devices infuse dye into the vascular system, letting physicians visualize…
[pl_video type=”you tube” id=”pEZcF67A5Gw?wmode=opaque”] Stratasys is making it easy to continue to improve the look, feel and functionality of your 3D printed parts with new unique flexible colour materials, and rigid colour materials for the…
3D Printing delivers astonishing fit and finish for dental restorations
By Rod Mackay on June 10, 2014
Pacor Dental Ceramics, owned by Andrew Taylor, has specialized in the creation of crown and bridge dental restorations for over thirty years. During much of that time, Taylor relied on a dripping wax technique to…
New Stratasys Dental 3D Printers Offer Low Cost Entry to Advanced Digital Dentistry
By Rod Mackay on June 10, 2014
Stratasys have recently introduced two new precision wax 3D printers for the dental industry. The Stratasys CrownWorx and FrameWorx 3D Printers allow dental laboratories to produce wax-ups for crowns, bridges and denture frameworks. The machines…
Stratasys 3D Printed Injection Molds Help Whale Cut Lead Times by up to 97% [VIDEO]
By Rod Mackay on June 2, 2014
Stratasys 3D Printed Injection Molds help manufacturing company Whale cut lead times by up to 97% and reduce overall R&D process by 30-35%
Manufacturing relies on tools including jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges to maintain quality and production efficiency. They are used to position, hold, protect and organize components and subassemblies at all stages of the manufacturing process….
Canadian Energy Efficient Car Built with a Stratasys 3D Printer [VIDEO]
By Rod Mackay on May 6, 2014
Stratasys 3D Printers help to build the two passenger Urbee green vehicle. The first Canadian prototype car to have an entire body created with an additive process.
Canadian Colleges Sweep Stratasys Extreme Redesign Awards
By Rod Mackay on April 11, 2014
Stratasys recently held their annual Extreme Redesign Challenge where students competed from Middle and High Schools, Colleges and Art & Architecture schools of all grades. Of the ten prizes awarded worldwide four of these went…
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