RAPID prototyping, INJECTION molding, THERMOPLASTICS, SILICONE rubber, NUMERICAL control of machine tools, and THREE-dimensional printing
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The article focuses on digital manufacturing model is accelerating from rapid prototypes and first-run production parts to "on-demand" short-run manufacturing with injection molding services. It mentions one-demand injection molding of thermoplastics and silicone rubber outpaced its prototyping business for the first time. It also mentions new processes within injection molding and computerized numerical control (CNC) machining with additive manufacturing.
Reports on the importance of 3D printers in bringing rapid prototyping capabilities in-house for many plastic manufacturers. Information on "Wohlers Report 2004" released by rapid prototyping guru Terry Wohlers; Price range of 3D printers from Stratasys and Z Corp.; Key advantage of Stratasys' Dimension 3D printer.
PROTOTYPES, RAPID prototyping, ENGINEERING design, MACHINING, and MOLDING of plastics
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Discusses the benefits of a hybrid rapid-prototyping technique combined with casting and machining in creating a plastic prototype parts. Target application of the technique; Time and cost benefits of the process; Patented technology used in the system.
RAPID prototyping, PHOTOPOLYMERS, and SYNTHETIC gums & resins
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The article presents information on the stereolithography resins and colored resins developed by DSM Somos, Huntsman Advanced Materials and 3D Systems. The recent introduction of a number of stereolithography resins and colored resins for an inkjet-style desktop three-dimensional printer reflect the growing interest in rapid-prototyping technologies. DSM has created the Somos 9420 EP-White photopolymer while Huntsman developed RenShape SL 7800, a clear amber epoxy acrylate photopolymer.
TECHNOLOGICAL innovations, MANUFACTURING processes, PLASTICS, MOLDING (Founding), and MEDICAL equipment
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The article looks at the innovations in prototyping and manufacturing equipment and processes in the plastics processing industry. Spectrum Plastics improved its RP/AM and injection molding capacities with its rapid tooling technology on its Dynaclass Quick-Turn tooling system. Thogus Products boosted its RP/AM demand from clients for healthcare and medical instruments since it bought its Stratasys FDM system. INSET: Rapid-Prototyping, Additive-Manufacturing Methods.
Focuses on the auxiliaries used in the U.S. plastics industry. Rapid prototyping equipment manufactured by the company 3D Systems Corp.; Use of substrate registration device for adding versatility to the rotary screen printer from Systematic Automation Inc.; Benefits of intermediate bulk container system launched by the company ISL Cone Valve technology.
Reports on the release of `Rapid Prototyping Directory' from CAD/CAM Publishing Inc. which lists rapid prototyping service bureaus worldwide. Contact information.
Reports on the improvement of fashion, fused deposition modeling Titan system, which builds models from polycarbonate and alkyl benzene sulphonate by fused deposition modeling by Minneapolis, Minnesota-based rapid-prototyping systems maker Stratasys Inc. Increase in resolution of model-layer thickness; Addition of the company's WaterWorks automated support-removal process.
Reports the marketing of stereolithography rapid-prototyping equipment from 3D Systems Corp. in Valencia, California. Expansion of product marketing; Introduction of a line of epoxy-based RP resins; Materials used in the Accura line.
Introduces the FDM Maxum rapid-prototyping machine from Stratasys Inc. in Eden Prairie, Minnesotta. Features of the equipment; Advantages of the device; Production of intricate components for pocket cameras.
RAPID prototyping, PROTOTYPES, MANUFACTURING processes, LEAD time (Supply chain management), and CHEMICAL molding
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This article reports on the growing use of rapid prototyping (RP) equipment in the manufacture of prototype and short-run production molds for blow molded and thermoformed parts. Examples of RP processes include fused-deposition modeling (FDM) and stereolithography (SL). Particular focus is given to the FDM system of Stratasys Inc. Fred Fischer of Stratasys said a reduced lead time for prototype parts is associated with FDM tooling. NanoTool from DSM Somos also boosts the penetration of rapid tooling into thermoforming and blow molding.
RAPID prototyping, PLASTICS industries, and POLYMER testing
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Focuses on the materials used in the U.S. plastics industry. Humidity resistance built by the epoxy materials for stereolithography rapid prototyping; Biocompatibility testing for polycarbonate/polyester alloys; Powdered masterbatch vehicles in a variety of resins introduced by the company ICO Polymers Inc.
RAPID prototyping, THREE-dimensional printing, and WEB design
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An introduction to the journal is presented in which the author discusses the future of additive manufacturing, the plans for sister publication "Additive Manufacturing," and the retooling of the website additivemanufacturing.media.
Reports on advances made in rapid-prototyping (RP) technology in the United States plastics industry. Impact of RP systems on product development; Percentage of RP equipment located at service bureaus and model shops; Limitation of RP systems; Introduction of epoxy-based photopolymers by 3-D Systems.
Reports on the availability of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) rapid-prototyping systems from Stratasys Inc. Price range for the FDM Vantage line of equipment; Features of the product line.
RAPID prototyping, MANUFACTURING processes, SCANNING systems, and INJECTION molding
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The article discusses how portable 3D laser-scanning equipment has helped EVCO Plastics display its "point cloud" of x-y-z scan data on a prototype or production part more effectively and streamline its quality inspection. EVCO reportedly bought one Romer arm to measure large parts, prototypes, and tooling. EVCO has employed the Romer arm to take a damaged tool part and re-design the cogs on a machine gear that formed part of an assembly.
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