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Renishaw to open new North American HQ in West Dundee Illinois

Global metal additive manufacturing company, Renishaw has announced it will be moving its North American headquarters to West Dundee, Illinois. The company believes the move demonstrates its commitment to the North American market.

By TCT Team

/ 2 Feb 2017

Renishaw break ground on N American HQ Renishaw first broke ground on the 133,000 square feet space in 2015, and is set to open its new North American base next month with a ribbon-cu...

Senvol teams with America Makes and ASM International on learning tools for additive manufacturing

Senvol Database teams with America Makes and ASM International to offer learning tool exercises for additive manufacturing machine and material selection.

By TCT Team

/ 1 Feb 2017

Senvol teams with America Makes and ASM International on learning tools for additive manufacturing

University of North Georgia opens MakerBot Innovation Center

The University of North Georgia has become the latest US educational institute to open a MakerBot Innovation Center. UNG has launched the learning and creation lab on its Dahlonega Campus, home to a number of engineering, arts and science courses.

By TCT Team

/ 31 Jan 2017

UNG MakerBot Innovation Center The lab space allows students to conceptualise, create and produce new projects and products with modern technology. - University of North Georgia/ YouTube

MakerBot hoping to promote 3D printing in classrooms with new Educators Program

MakerBot is hoping to promote the use of 3D printing in classrooms across the United States with its brand new MakerBot Educators Program. Using the programme, educators will be able to share knowledge with each other and receive MakerBot guidance.

By TCT Team

/ 26 Jan 2017

MakerBot Educators Program MakerBot want to bring 3D printing-pioneers together with 3D printing novices and collectively inspire the next generation of designers and engineers. - Mak...

GE Additive to invest $2 million over two years in Polar 3D education packages

Education-focussed 3D printing company, Polar 3D announces support of GE Additive Education Program for primary and secondary schools.

By TCT Team

/ 25 Jan 2017

Physical Digital contributes to development of UK's first Metrology apprenticeship

Physical Digital has given its input into the UK’s first Metrology apprenticeship via the company’s Managing Director. Submitted in June 2016, the application for the Metrology apprenticeship has been approved by the Department for Education.

By TCT Team

/ 24 Jan 2017

Physical Digital Metrology apprenticeship Apprentices who undertake the full training will become valuable measurement specialists within their organisations, with the ability to cont...

EOS partner with leading business school to emphasize benefits of industrial 3D printing to management staff

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.

By TCT Team

/ 17 Jan 2017

EOS IESE Industry 4.0 education programme IESE, based in Barcelona, will work with EOS to deliver the Executive Education Program on “Industry 4.0: The Future of Manufacturing.”

Inholland University build 3D-printed rockets with Ultimaker technology

Aviation technology students at a Dutch university are using 3D printing to build small rockets as part of their studies. After using 3D printing for two prior rockets, the students are now planning their first entirely 3D-printed spacecraft.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Jan 2017

Inholland Uni rocket Ultimaker Martin Kampinga holds a 3D-printed part for one of Inholland's rockets

Star Prototype reveal plans to offer free 3D metal printing courses to designers

Speaking exclusively to TCT Magazine, Star Prototype founder and president, Gordon Styles revealed his plans to offer a free course on how to 3D print with metals to genuine designers interested in printing metal parts.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Dec 2016

Gordon Styles "If we want to make 3D-printed metals really popular we have to start giving courses on how to design using 3D printing."

Brainiacs Robotics introduce 3D printing to Nigerian children through STEM Camps

3D printing was introduced to children in Plateau, Kaduna and Lagos, by Brainiacs Robotics within non-resident STEM Camps. STEM has become a point of focus in African countries over recent years to advance underdeveloped countries.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Dec 2016

Brainiacs Robotics Nigerian children take on coding

East Stroudsburg University offers 3D printing certificate to Art and Design students

A public university in Pennsylvania is offering a new certificate programme to its Art and Design students which focuses on 3D printing and product design. It will show students how to use the latest 3D equipment in graphic and object design.

By TCT Team

/ 19 Dec 2016

East Stroudsburg University Evelyn Barone demonstrates how a solid piece of plywood can be bent after laser cutting - Keith R. Stevenson/ Pocono Record

Mount Olive High School brings 3D printing to students with MakerBot Innovation Center

Mount Olive High School in New Jersey has become the first secondary school worldwide to open its very own 3D technology Innovation Center, using MakerBot 3D printers. Teachers, Megan Boyd and David Bodmer are spearheading the initiative.

By TCT Team

/ 1 Dec 2016

Mount Olive High School MiLL lab The MakerBot Innovation Center at MOHS is part of the Marauder Innovation Learning Lab (MiLL), a STEAM-focused (science, technology, engineering, arts...