Polyga’s XTract3D toolbar works natively inside SOLIDWORKS, giving users effective slicing, fitting and analysis abilities to use 3D scan data to create editable solids and surfaces for feature-based modelling.
Engineers at The University of Nottingham are additively manufacturing lightweight automotive components, boosting vehicle fuel efficiency while reducing noise and CO2 emissions. The components are being produced as part of the FLAC project.
Microsoft has acquired Simplygon as it begins to drive forward its intent to adopt 3D technologies as part of last year’s Windows 10 Creators Update announcement. The Windows 10 Creators Update will launch new features for the programme in the Spring
RangeVision has launched its latest technology, a high-resolution scanner capable of shooting objects of all different sizes. The three-in-one scanner is equipped with 3.1 Mpix industrial colour cameras and keeps an accuracy up to 0.04mm.
Together, the companies have been working out the logistical elements of in-space manufacturing, outfitting the in-space factory with equipment, utilities, power and thermal management to answer customers’ growing demand.
Star Prototype, the 3D metal printing; plastic injection moulding; and CNC machining service, has announced its rebrand to Star Rapid. The rebrand was carried out to acknowledge other services the company offers, rather than just prototyping.
Cenit is helping to boost resource efficiency in aviation by implementing additive manufacturing and bionic design in all phases of the aircraft lifecycle. The IT software and consulting company is participating in European Commission ‘Horizon 2020'.
B9Creations has released a new 3D printing solution. The B9 Core Series was launched on the company’s website and follows B9Creations’ flagship 3D printer, the B9Creator. It is said to pride itself on quality part production, speed and simplicity.
MakerBot has announced the resignation of CEO Jonathon Jaglom and the appointment of company president, Nadav Goshen as his successor. Jaglom has decided to leave to return to Israel and spend more time with his family.
The company describe its new technology as the world’s only industrial 3D printing technology capable of producing industry-class manufacturing and end-use parts on demand in the office or additive manufacturing lab.
Mumbai-based 3D printer manufacturer, Maher Soft has launched its latest desktop 3D printing system via an Indiegogo campaign. Indie is suitable for a variety of industries, as well as DIY enthusiasts, students and makers of all sensibilities.
IESE and EOS will combine their expertise in the fields of management knowledge and technology know-how, introducing executives to business models and opportunities focusing on the future of manufacturing.
