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Bits From Bytes 3DTouch 3D Printer in action

On September 26th, 3D Systems announced the immediate availability of its latest Bits from Bytes 3D printer: the 3DTouch (starting at $3,900). The 3DTouch is packed with new features including multiple print heads for greater color and material choices, a … Continue reading

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3D Systems ProJet 1500: an affordable personal color 3D Printer

On September 26th, 3D Systems announced the immediate availability of the ProJet 1500 personal 3D printer priced at $14,500, making high-resolution durable color parts accessible to more designers, engineers, architects, marketers, educators and students. This new 3D printer print high-resolution, … Continue reading

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The different technologies behind 3D Printing

What we call “3D Printing” includes different fabrication methods. It would be more accurate to call it “Additive Manufacturing”. Only one technology works like printing and worth to be called 3D Printing: it’s 3DP. – Stereo Lithography Apparatus (SLA) use … Continue reading

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3D Printing in near-zero gravity conditions

Made in Space, a start-up dedicated to providing solutions for manufacturing in space, announced the successful completion of testing 3D printers in zero-gravity. The test took place on multiple zero-gravity flights provided by NASA’s Flight Opportunities Program. Two modified off-the-shelf … Continue reading

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How Selective Laser Sintering works? (video)

Kevin McAlea, VP Global Marketing at 3D Systems, explains how SLS works. The machine used is a Vanguard Si You can see the step by step process on 3Dsystems.com

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