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Learn from the successes of those who have implemented industrial and serial production 3D printing into their work-flows and manufacturing operations.
We have listed a host of great 3D printing case studies and examples below. Each highlights the various aspects of 3D printing and the applications, where innovators and early adopters have used 3D printing to gain a competitive advantage.
Centric Laboratories in Grand Rapids, Mich., had been serving dentistry with high-end cosmetic and restorative solutions for about 29 years when it decided to make the move to a digital practice, which is helping its business continue to thrive. “We started moving toward digital about three years …
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STEVE MCGUGAN is an award winning industrial designer based out of Denmark, with over 30 years of experience working in many different areas of product design. During his employment at B&O, he designed the Form 2 headphones, which have become a classical icon after being on the market for over …
[Read more...] about Solidthinking Case Study: Steve McGugan Industrial Design
Krailling, February 15, 2017 – EOS, the quality leader for high-end Additive Manufacturing (AM) solutions, has announced its support of the Swiss society Devanthro and the Roboy project at the Technical University of Munich. The goal of the Roboy project is to advance humanoid robotics to the …
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“When deciding on a casting simulation software, there were a number factors: reasonable cost, ease of use and the ability to perform the basic functions that a high price software performs, and Click2Cast met all those criteria.” Woodlands/Alloy Casting, INC. is a full-service aluminum casting …
[Read more...] about Woodland/Alloy Casting employed Click2Cast on their casting projects.
Robot Bike Company (RBC) is a start-up established in the UK by aerospace engineers and mountain biking enthusiasts. When creating the company, RBC’s founders identified the potential of combining additive manufacturing technologies with carbon fiber too. RBC’s goal is to use additive manufacturing …
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An Italian provider (FARAONE SRL) of architectural components, was tasked with designing a new full glass balustrade with a special aluminum profile at the bottom to hold the glass structure in place. With the challenging goal to save on development time, material, and production costs, while …
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See how Markforged used SOLIDWORKS to become one of the most well respected, innovative and rapidly growing 3D printing company in the world. Markforged’s mission is to provide its customers with high strength parts, built right the first time. In 2014, Markforged revolutionized 3D printing with the …
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A 3D printed sensor mount on the production line. In large factories thousands upon thousands of products are made, labeled, checked, and shipped out nonstop. This factory, owned by Unilever, is responsible for producing hundreds to thousands of bags of Lipton Tea every day. This includes anything …
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Designing a light, inexpensive go-kart steering knuckle was made easy with the Mark One. A real life MarioKart racers speed off from the starting line at the Power Racing Series at the Detroit Maker Fair 2015. Each of these go-karts were built by DIY makers whose creativity, innovation, and …
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CML AT was founded in 2015 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. They specialize in the implementation of additive technologies in mechanical engineering, civil aviation, medical, instrumentation, robotics, oil and gas and consumer goods sector. The company develops and designs products and structures taking …
[Read more...] about Triton redesigned their latest bike model with 3D printing.
APEL Extrusions Limited is a full-service extrusion manufacturer that specializes in aluminium extrusion and finishing. APEL was founded in 1972 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and since has expanded its presence to Coburg, Oregon. With its headquarters and production facility in Alberta, and factory in …
Highlights of this videoCustom potato shapes using 3D printed moulds (1:05) 3D Printed machine piston composed of a single moving part (1:24)Made of a single piece No fasteners needed = no risk of components coming loose and falling into the machine Food sanitation problems solved …
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In Miller's previous job, he had worked with Solidscape 3D printing technology from Stratasys, but when it was time to be his own boss, he knew he wanted to use another 3D printing technology. “I needed to get out and do things on my own,” said Miller, whose Flow to Form company in Chandler, …
[Read more...] about Martin Miller worked for a jeweller for 20 years, now he has his own company.
INDUSTRY Personal Care/Personal Health CHALLENGE Quickly and easily visualize new product concepts with the goal of working hand-in-hand with design colleagues and engineering department to share feedback, understand challenges, and ultimately conceptualize final products. SOLUTION Concept …
