Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.23
August 26, 2020
…Now, fresh off a commitment to add 17 new Stratasys FDM 3D printers, GM is expanding 3D printing into production-grade applications like tooling and parts manufacturing. Today, more than 700 GM employees are trained in the technology, and there is a significant effort underway to leverage 3D printing for the design and development of tooling to achieve time-to-market advantages, weight reduction, and cost efficiencies, according to Ron Daul, GM’s director of additive manufacturing. “Where GM is really taking off is in educating its supply base and internal folks on the tooling applications and the value to be had,” notes Fadi…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.87
August 20, 2020
…the scoops had to be manufactured quickly. According to Stratasys, IndyCar came to them for help. The scoops were 3D printed with UV-resistant ASA materials by the Stratasys Direct Manufacturing division. The entire batch of 24 units needed for the race was made in about 48 hours, with enough time to ship them to the drivers before the next race. 3D printing can’t help anybody win a race, but it’ll help the drivers stay cool, literally, in the heat of the race. The 3D printed scoops produced by Stratasys kept the cockpits cool during the July IndyCar race. Image courtesy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.83
August 11, 2020
…reportedly one of its largest single orders to date, Stratasys, has announced that Latvia-based specialist aerospace additive manufacturing service provider, AM Craft, has purchased four large-scale production-grade Stratasys F900 3D Printers to provide certifiable 3D printed parts for a much wider range of aircraft interior applications. This includes everything from aircraft seating, paneling and ducting, as well as making it much more affordable for its aerospace customers to introduce customization within the cabin. “In recent years, we’ve seen an ongoing demand for 3D printed production parts among major aircraft OEMs,” comments Jānis Jātnieks, co-founder and CEO, of AM Craft. “Although…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.63
June 26, 2020
…State of Texas more than 60,000 printed face mask kits, each with replaceable filters that extend its usable lifecycle. Stratasys and 3D Systems, two leading 3D printer makers, also have ongoing initiatives to supply PPE to hospitals and medial institutions. These are also augmented by other efforts from academia and individual makers. For more, read “3D Printing Pumps Out Essential PPE” and “Academia Pitches in to Make PPE.” 3D printer maker Essentium shifted production in Texas to manufacture face mask kits, each outfitted with replaceable filters to extend its lifespan. Image courtesy of Essentium.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.99
June 26, 2020
MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys, joins the Google for Education Integrated Solutions Initiative to deliver a 3D printing experience for teachers and students. The MakerBot Cloud integration with Google For Education provides teachers with familiar tools as they get started with 3D printing with their students. The MakerBot Cloud platform, MakerBot’s print preparation and management solution, is now integrated with Google for Education to provide educators and students with an easy 3D printing workflow. One of the key challenges that teachers face when using 3D printers as a learning tool is how to best manage student submissions and print files.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.17
June 08, 2020
…address the shortage of nasal swabs. 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys is pooling resources with a lesser known 3D printer company to market and promote 3D printed nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs to healthcare providers and U.S. testing centers. Instead of leveraging its own 3D printer technology, Stratasys is lending its sales and marketing muscle and healthcare industry presence to start-up firm Origin, helping the firm more easily distribute Origin 3D-printed swamps. Each Origin One 3D printer has the ability to produce batches of 1,500 Origin NP 01 Swabs at a time, multiple times a day. Origin is on track to streamline processes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.68
June 04, 2020
Stratasys Ltd. is reducing its global workforce as part of a strategic plan to accelerate growth with a leaner operating model. This resizing, advanced sooner due to the impact of COVID-19, will affect approximately 10% of employees, and is designed to reduce operating expenses as part of a cost realignment program to focus on profitable growth. The company expects the vast majority of the reduction to take place in the second quarter and to complete the reduction during the third quarter of this year. “This reduction in force is a difficult but essential step in our ongoing strategic process, designed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.27
May 05, 2020
…full-color design realism accessible to designers and teams everywhere, Stratasys Ltd. has unveiled the new J55 3D printer. The J55 combines realism and productivity, including high fidelity and five simultaneously printed materials that enable nearly 500,000 colors, PANTONE Validation, realistic textures and transparency in one printed part. Set-up is easy, and remote monitoring means print jobs can be managed from home. In operation, the Stratasys J55 features a rotating build platform with a fixed print head. This is designed to maximize reliability and simplify maintenance. The technology also means greater output from a small footprint while also eliminating most sound.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.59
April 10, 2020
…are also part of the AM Network. 3D Systems, Stratasys, HP and other 3D printer companies have organized initiatives to create PPE, asking for contributions from engineers and providing links to downloadable designs and other information. “There is enormous potential and value that the additive industry can provide at this time of crisis,” says Radhika Krishnan, executive vice president and general manager, software, at 3D Systems. Engineers Called on to Contribute More help is needed, and there are a variety of ways that engineers can get directly involved. In the case of the CoVent-19 Challenge, a group of Boston-based anesthesiology…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.67
March 30, 2020
…for the medical staff. This week, 3D printer maker Stratasys launched a project to help fill the gap in PPE production. The company's first goal is “to deliver an initial 5,000 [face] shields to critical need locations over the next week.” Calling for 3D Printer Operators to Produce Medical Face Shields Disposable face shields, such as those from the vendor Safety Supply America, are designed to protect medical staff from infectious droplets and toxins when treating patients. “Stratasys is rapidly scaling its efforts to print both reusable and disposable face shields on dozens of FDM 3D printers located in Texas,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.87
February 28, 2020
Having successfully implemented Stratasys’ 3D printing to produce parts for the German and UK rail industries, Siemens Mobility Services has continued its investment in Stratasys technology to support the expansion of its rail maintenance operations in Russia. This includes two new industrial-grade Stratasys Fortus 450mc 3D Printers for part production. The decision comes in line with a recent business win for Siemens Mobility to build 13 additional high-speed Velaro trains for Russian train company, RZD, including an agreement to maintain and service the trains for the next 30 years, according to Siemens. This is already the third Velaro order from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.01
February 13, 2020
At 3DEXPERIENCE World in Nashville earlier this week, Stratasys announced its new J826 3D printer. At roughly half the price of the other devices in the J8-series PolyJet line, the new model is targeted at users with more limited budgets and space. The printer provides full PANTONE-validated color and multi-material 3D printing, and is targeted at designers that need to produce rapid prototypes. According to Stratasys, the J826 is particularly suited for enterprises with mid-volume modeling requirements in industries such as consumer goods and electronics, automotive, and educational institutions. These end users can create realistic prototypes in full color using…
