The fourth Industrial Revolution is happening -and your company better be talking about it, says Trevor Crighton. The crucial conversation happening in your boardroom in 2016 shouldn't be about your product, your competitors or your market - it should be about how Industry 4.0 will change …
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Electra Mining 2016 Rapid 3D demos – a look at the new enhancements of inspire 2016
See the latest solidThinking Inspire features in action! The latest solidThinking ® Inspire introduces enhancements that’ll speed up your design workflow. Enhancements that allow you to investigate structurally efficient concepts fast and, easily decide if a part is useful and effective. Traditional …
Enter South Africa's BIGGEST 3D Design & Printing Competition – Your Chance to WIN a 3D Printer!
Enter the 3D Convenience competition hosted by RAPDASA! What is RAPDASA? RAPDASA (Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa) is a representative organisation supporting Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Product Development and Rapid Prototyping in South Africa. What is the "3D Convenience" …
Want to see direct metal printing samples?
Direct Metal Printing uses general additive manufacturing technology. With complete design freedom, direct metal 3D printed parts can be stronger, lighter, longer lasting and higher performing. Parts that are direct metal printed can be made in a variety of metals that are fully dense and fully …
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Our seminar at the Electra Mining 2016 the 3D printing revolution
Will 3D Printing Revolutionise Manufacturing in the Mining Industry? Use of technology is proposed to stem the decline of productivity in the mining industry and improve efficiencies. With 3D printing (3DP) at the forefront of technological development, its use in the mining industry needs to …
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What does 3D Printing have to do with Mining?
Will 3D printing affect the mining industry? Mining is an industry where bespoke tooling and manufacturing are a core part of daily operations. Problem is, that the current methods of producing tooling and components are time consuming, expensive and wasteful - mining processes that are in need of …
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Electra Mining 2016 – Markforged Mark Two Demo at Rapid 3D stand!
Are you interested in seeing the Markforged Mark Two live and in action? The revolutionary Mark Two prints high-quality nylon parts while reinforcing them with composite fibre, giving them the strength of aluminum. This allows you to achieve the dependability of CNC (Computerized Numerical …
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Electra Mining Africa 2016 – Rapid 3D's Show Special
Rapid 3D Show Special - Get started with Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing. “Mining operators should not put off experimenting with various applications of 3DP in their facilities. Developing knowledge and skills, and testing the impact these technologies can have on their current operational …
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In-depth look at the Markforged Fibre Reinforced Printing Technology
Rapid 3D Opens Printing And Additive Manufacturing Facility In Kwazulu-Natal
Rapid 3D unveiled its modern showroom and technical facility in Howick during September, hosting representatives from the Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Commerce, Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal, and lead designers, engineers and management from several local companies. Garth Williams, Director: …
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Rapid 3D: Offering Solutions Since 2004
The proliferation of 3D printing in the manufacturing sector looks set to continue as more and more companies worldwide realise the scope of its capabilities. 3D printing is of enormous strategic relevance - the technology cycle has reached a level of maturity in terms of adoption and …
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Building A Positive 3D Footprint
Kemtek and Rapid 3D have recently welcomed Build Volume as a new strategic partner, marketing and promoting advanced 3D printing systems to the consumer market. Since early 2014, Kemtek and Rapid 3D have enjoyed a successful partnership, delivering some of the most advanced 3D printers and scanners …