Metro Rapid Prototyping is celebrating its 25th anniversary of providing customers with high quality, rapid prototyping services. Starting with one of the first stereolithography and prototype machines in the mid 1980's Metro Rapid Prototyping has expanded its service bureau to include five 3D machines. These machines produce models 24/7 to meet our customers' rapid prototyping and 3D printing needs.
Metro Rapid Prototyping has perfected the art of rapid prototyping.
Here is how we do it:
We work closely with you to insure accurate data transfer.
Your model is built on machines calibrated for accuracy and consistency.
Our experienced staff of skilled model makers cleans your stereolithography models with precision maintaining the close tolerances you expect in each part.
Multiple parts are produced from specially designed silicone molds.
Physical properties, color and texture that meet your design specifications using a large variety of urethane materials.
Insert molding, 2 shot molding, blow molding and extrusion models can be produced quickly without expensive tooling or long lead times.
Custom color and graphics to meet your most demanding requirements.
Casting patterns and investment cast (quickcast) patterns.
· We understand the importance of on time delivery and consistent excellent quality.
3D printing is a great product and will make rapid prototyping a snap.. Waiting for prices to get down so my firm can get one and use for product development.
3D printing is a great product and will make rapid prototyping a snap.. Waiting for prices to get down so my firm can get one and use for product development.
Although its not extremely new technology and has been around for quite some time it is very new to the mass market. Our company www.make-parts.com has have been around for about 5 years now and we are excited to see what the future holds. We see a time where a 3d printer could be as common in a house hold as your everyday inkjet printer. Only time will tell!
Good overview of how the big commercial companies (Zcorp, Stratasys, etc.) have opened their eyes to the lower end, price sensitive portion of the market. Companies like MakerBot Industries, Bits from Bytes, Fab At Home, etc. have been moving up a bit from the hobbyist realm. The two commercial paths will eventually meet; it will surely be interesting.
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Those of you fascinated by this technology (as I am) should consider attending the annual RAPID conference, usually in Chicago, but Atlanta next year, May 22-24. You'll be *blown away* by the advances you never thought possible. Pure Star Trek.
I'm late coming to the party but the Thing-o-Matic isn't as big as it looks on the slide show. In fact, it is a nice size. I really like the 3D printers hoping to get one by the end of this year.
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A quick look into the merger of two powerhouse 3D printing OEMs and the new leader in rapid prototyping solutions, Stratasys. The industrial revolution is now led by 3D printing and engineers are given the opportunity to fully maximize their design capabilities, reduce their time-to-market and functionally test prototypes cheaper, faster and easier. Bruce Bradshaw, Director of Marketing in North America, will explore the large product offering and variety of materials that will help CAD designers articulate their product design with actual, physical prototypes. This broadcast will dive deep into technical information including application specific stories from real world customers and their experiences with 3D printing. 3D Printing is
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