Desktop Modelers For Sale

April 11, 2008

To the growing list of low-cost desktop modeling systems that you might actually be able to buy, add the V-Flash from 3D Systems. The company early this month began shipping this $9,900 machine, bundling it with Alibre Design Software. The V-Flash marks the company’s first use of its new Film Transfer Imaging technology, which you can read about in this earlier post. One promising use for this new technology platform involves the direct digital manufacturing of custom hearing aid shells. Dreve Otoplastik, an earmold manufacturer, this month announced that has developed materials specifically for the V-Flash HA 230 system, a model designed for the hearing aid industry.

Posted by Joseph Ogando on April 11, 2008 | Comments (1)

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May 16, 2008

In response to: Desktop Modelers For Sale
Wouter commented:

The further development of Rapid Manufacturing is very important. Customized hearing aid shells are a nice example of how RM can be used for the benefit of society. Another example is the use of RM for cranial damage, by means of creating a first time right, well fitting implant. For more information look at: custom1.wordpress.com or at www.custom-fit.org

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