The Dimension (above) from Stratasys creates prototypes in ABS. The Dimension is used primarily in the design stage, while the FDM Maxum?also by Stratasys?is used to create higher-resolution ...

Engineers can now create rapid prototypes in cobalt chromium, a widely used alloy in orthopedic implants in Europe. The ASTM F-75 Cobalt Chromium alloy from Stratasys Inc., Minneapolis, is for use ...

Engineers at Airbus quickly generate models for wind-tunnel tests. They use a System 7000 to produce accurate parts that assemble into nearly complete subsystems, such as the landing gear. The ...

Now a mature industry, rapid prototyping is diverging to two distinct applications: lower-priced 3-D printers and those that manufacture customized parts. The push to trim equipment prices is creating ...

The competitive market demands that new businesses perform product development swiftly from the design phase to the production phase for market competitiveness. Rapid prototyping services constitute ...

Reducing custom optical product life-cycles and delivering true rapid prototyping is critical to the success of devices, instruments, and platforms that rely on optics and imaging. With new ...