Published in: 3D Printing
Stratasys has announced the J850, a new 3D printer that builds upon their previous J750 platform. The J750 is one of very few full-color 3D printing options available today. The J850 adds an extra model material to the J750, giving it not only full-color, but also unmatched multi-material capability. The result is 3D printed prototype
Published in: 3D Printing, Education
Mass-produced products have been made with methods like injection molding, casting, and machining for the entirety of the industrial age. However, a handful of 3D printing companies are aiming to change that, and making additive manufacturing a cost-effective option to create end-use products. Businesses that design and manufacture products will need designers and engineers who
Published in: Customer Success Stories, Manufacturing, 3D Printing
Latrobe Foundry has been a family-owned business since 1933, adding the 4th generation into the mix in 2014. The company manufactures threaded and flanged aluminum pipe fittings using plastic and wood patterns for a variety of industries, including agricultural, chemical, construction, and marine. With their first location in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, they have recently expanded out
Published in: 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials
The name of the game in new product development is time. Time to prototype iterations, time to market and time of development go hand-in-hand in bringing a new product to the masses. According to the McKinsey Global Institute, for every 7 product ideas, only 1.5 launch. Of those that do launch, only one will yield
Published in: Technical Communications, Visualization
A few weeks ago I went to my very first IKEA store. Let me just say, the hype is real. I was lured in by their modern designs and did purchase a few things. When I got back home and began assembling the light that I purchased it was very clear why companies strive to create documentation
