Rapid 3D
Professional, Industrial & Production 3D Printers South Africa
Rapid prototyping is a group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) data.
Construction of the part or assembly is usually done using 3D printing or "additive layer manufacturing" technology. Innovations are constantly being sought, to improve speed and the ability to cope with mass production applications. (Source: Wikipedia)
It’s time to decide which device is right for you. In the second half of 2016, Zortrax introduced the M300 3D printer which is the big brother of the well-tested and widely used M200. Let’s briefly consider who would benefit from using the Zortrax M200 3D printer and who would be better off buying …
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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 …
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The Xline 2000R metal 3D printer from Concept Laser. In fact, it’s the biggest metal 3D printer in the world so far, with a build volume of 800 x 400 x 500 mm³! The metal melting machine weighs about 900 kg and carries a price tag of $3.5 million, so it’s surprising that only five printers have been …
Adidas is moving closer to a 3D printing shoe manufacturing revolution. As earlier reported the sports shoe manufacturer used 3D printing to produce the Ultraboost Parley and 3D Runner releases in 2016. This year, Adidas are keen to up the tempo with their Speedfactory concept. The concept is in …
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You wouldn’t 3D print a car, would you? That’d be naturally impractical. However, if you’re a team of students attending the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands, you might be inclined to 3D print a stainless steel bicycle instead. The TU Delft team collaborated with MX3D, a …
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McDonald’s has reportedly reinvented the straw using 3D printing as a prototyping tool. The device is termed STRAW (Suction Tube for Reverse Axial Withdrawal). According to the PR around the “news” the STRAW has been engineered to accommodate McDonald’s new milkshake, the Chocolate Shamrock …
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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 video Custom 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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The most outstanding thing about Divergent’s 3D printed car is that it envisions a future that we would want to live in. Certainly, we appreciate the electric, autonomous concepts, beta prototypes and tech demonstrators that every single other carmaker trotted out to the Consumer Electronics Show …
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From photopolymers to living tissue to composites, EnvisionTEC is leading the way in 3D printing innovation that delivers real value to the market. Michael Molitch-Hou of Engineering.com writes about the changing face of the company after interviewing EnvisionTEC CEO Al Siblani. “The SLCOM 1 3D …
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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 …
Stop-motion animation Emmy Award winner uses EnvisionTEC‘s 3D printing solutions to bring 3D digital designs to life. From 3D printing as a hobby to professional-grade 3D printing, Emmy Award winner, Tommy Keiser has taken his digital design skills to the next level. Tommy Keiser has branched out …
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As 3D printing continues to grow, plenty of processes, tools and other bit’s and bobs turn up, needing proper names. This is where the world of language takes over. There isn’t any sort of governing body for naming everything, but the beauty is anyone can contribute to the world of 3D printing. …
At this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, Divergent 3D is showing off a bold new "super bike" design, the Dagger. The motorcycle definitely looks like a showstopper — but the parts it's built out of and the platform that produced it are what really make it special. SEE ALSO: Using 3D printing to help …
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