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Daily Planet host Jay Ingram didn't seem very familiar with the concept of 3D printing and was quite amazed to witness its capabilities. He was especially thrilled to learn he could (theoretically) print out replacement "houses" for his home Monopoly game.
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Sunday, December 13, 2009 |
Share Article It possibly has the largest build chamber available in a 3D printer today: a staggering 55 x 39 x 30 cm. To accompany that statistic, the Projet 5000 can also run for an amazing 80 unattended hours, due to its ability to hold up to 8 material delivery modules.
For those applications that absolutely require the large build size, this will be welcome news. No word on pricing yet, but it's probably more than we can afford.
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Thursday, November 5, 2009 |
Share Article One more thing: 3D Systems is actually offering a 3D Printer for USD$4,995 right now! Actually, it's a model they no longer manufacture, and thus are simply clearing out existing stock. However, the price may be right for some buyers. It's an InVision LD 3D Printer on sale at 50% off MSRP. Check the details at the link below.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009 |
Share Article … announced today that it acquired the assets of Acu-Cast Technologies, a leading provider of rapid prototyping and manufacturing services that offers precision parts made on a wide range of traditional and additive manufacturing systems and a variety of finishing, molding and casting capabilities.
Concurrently, 3D Systems announced the launch of 3Dproparts™, the world’s largest Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing parts service. The company expects its 3Dproparts™ service to bring together the widest range of production and additive grade materials and the latest additive and traditional manufacturing systems to enable 3D Systems to deliver to its customers the broadest available range of precision plastic and metal parts and assemblies.
We're wondering what 3D Systems had for breakfast, because we want some too. With these two additions and the service announcement, 3D Systems seems to be addressing the product, service and consumer areas simultaneously. Somehow we think this isn't the last time we'll be writing about 3D Systems.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009 |
Share Article Last month CEO Cathy Lewis announced they were shutting operations and seeking a buyer. Today, September 1st, they've announced the identity of the successful buyer: 3D Systems, well-known makers of higher-priced 3D printers.
According to Cathy Lewis' post, 3D Systems have "acquired the key assets including intellectual property, know-how and tools" of Desktop Factory, which suggests they haven't acquired everything outright. Apparently the "key" staff at Desktop Factory will end up with 3D Systems.
Is this a good thing? We think yes. Desktop Factory's vision was and still is compelling. While there are inexpensive 3D printers available today, they are kits most suitable for those handy with tools and not general consumers. If the 3D printing space is to be truly opened up, it needs an easy-to-use consumer-grade 3D printer, and that's what we're now expecting 3D Systems to produce. As Cathy says, "they have the resources and desire to deliver on the promise of a truly low cost, easy to use 3-D printer."
Our best wishes to everyone at Desktop Factory!
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009 |
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008 |
Share Article Somehow we just don't find SL videos as visually interesting as other 3D deposition techniques. That's because all you see during the printing process is the laser dancing over the liquid media vat, while the printed object is developed out of view under the liquid surface. However, there is a dramatic moment when the object rises magically out of the fluid, as if it is being created at that instant.
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