Rapid Prototyping

Direct Digital Manufacturing Spreads to Assembly Tools

Web | Design News July 14, 2009

This BMW fixture, made via FDM, allows accurate placement of magnets in the production of bumper supports. More
Direct Digital Manufacturing Spreads to Assembly Tools

Web | Design News July 14, 2009

Engineers can design components with embedded fasteners and internal complexity because layers are added incrementally in the additive manufacturing process. More
Look to Low-Cost 3-D Scanning

Article | Design News Charles J. Murray, July 1, 2009

Inexpensive 3-D scanning technologies are enabling engineers to capture organic shapes for race helmet liners and other products more easily. More
Measure Twice, Cut Once

Article | Design News Scott Crump, July 1, 2009

Save time and money in the R&D arena by prototyping often before cutting a production tool. More
Direct Digital Manufacturing Spreads to Assembly Tools

Article | Design News Doug Smock, July 1, 2009

Additive fabrication methods first developed for rapid prototyping are making inroads into manufacturing, especially for jigs and fixtures. More
Rapid Prototyping

Article | Design News June 30, 2009

The latest news and information on rapid prototyping and digital manufacturing trends and technologies that are helping design engineers get their products to market faster and more cost effectively. More
The Mechatronics Zone

Article | Design News June 30, 2009

The latest mechatronics news, trends, technologies, and applications for multidisciplinary design engineers. More
Designing with Sensors

Article | Design News June 30, 2009

The latest news and information on optical, motion, and electronic sensing technologies and trends. More
Siemens Emphasizes Productivity with Teamcenter 8 Release

Article | Design News Beth Stackpole, June 29, 2009

Siemens PLM Software unveils Teamcenter 8, touting productivity enhancements on the individual, application and IT level as a way to help companies bolster product development using less resources. More
Meet Plastics Design Experts at Autodesk's NPE Booth

Blogs | Design News Doug Smock, June 4, 2009

Engineering materials is a discussion led by Design News Contributing Materials Editor Doug Smock on important new developments and applications that affect mechanical design. More
It's a Buyers' Market for 3D Printers

Article | Design News Doug Smock, May 18, 2009

The additive fabrication industry grew in North America at a tepid 3.7 percent pace last year, prompting a price war at Rapid 2009. More
Have You Built a Better Mousetrap?

Article | Design News Karen Field, May 18, 2009

It's that time of year again - when DN's editors start reviewing the entries for our annual Golden Mousetrap Awards. Did your company launch a cool new technology in 2008? If so, enter it by June 1 at www.designnews.com/mousetrap! More
New Rapid Prototyping Approach Features Fast Build Times

Article | Design News Doug Smock, May 15, 2009

Huntsman Advanced Materials developed a rapid prototyping technology based on a new micro-electro mechanical system. More
Materials' Technologies Duke It Out at Rapid 2009

Blogs | Design News Doug Smock, May 13, 2009

Engineering materials is a discussion led by Design News Contributing Materials Editor Doug Smock on important new developments and applications that affect mechanical design. More
Rapid Systems Revolutionize Dental Industry

Blogs | Design News Doug Smock, May 13, 2009

Engineering materials is a discussion led by Design News Contributing Materials Editor Doug Smock on important new developments and applications that affect mechanical design. More
Design Engineers and the RP Industry Need to Connect

Blogs | Design News Doug Smock, May 12, 2009

Engineering materials is a discussion led by Design News Contributing Materials Editor Doug Smock on important new developments and applications that affect mechanical design. More
New Metal-Forming Technology Creates Design Freedom

Article | Design News Doug Smock, May 12, 2009

MQast is a new metal-forming technology that allows mechanical designs never before possible with traditional manufacturing processes. More
New Technologies May Create Personal Athletic Shoes

Article | Design News Doug Smock, May 1, 2009

There's an emerging convergence of computer-aided design, digital manufacturing and materials technology that may be bringing very personal athletic shoes closer to reality. More
Festo's Robotic Penguins Fly and Swim

Article | Design News Karen Field, April 21, 2009

Flexible wings, struts and advanced navigation technologies give Festo's seaworthy electric-powered robotic penguins nearly unfettered freedom of motion. Watch the video! More
Car Companies Steer toward Flexible Manufacturing

Article | Design News Beth Stackpole, April 20, 2009

PLM and digital manufacturing software may be the essential ingredient to help automakers retool vehicle designs, and plants and production processes for more flexible manufacturing. More

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