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 On this edition of 30 on 3D, Mia Stelling, our Sales Operations Manager, goes over some of the things you should be on the lookout for in 2021. Our team has just finished attending our annual planning session with Stratasys and it’s safe to say the upcoming year will be … [Read more...]

With a new year upon us, it is only natural to look back on the previous year’s achievements, challenges, and surprises. 2020 did not go as planned, but the year was full of firsts, growth, and innovation, both for 3D printing and Purple Platypus. January Stratasys … [Read more...]

On this edition of 30 on 3D, Senior R&D Engineer, Cameron Williams, explains the benefits of the new 3MF file format. 3D Manufacturing Format, 3MF, is a new file format developed specifically for the additive manufacturing industry. Now available to use with GrabCAD Print, … [Read more...]

CNC machine fixtures lead to a significant reduction in setup times for CNC operators, increasing overall throughput. This is particularly useful when dealing with unconventional geometries and performing machining operations that require multiple setups or CNC programs for … [Read more...]

  On this edition of 30 on 3D, learn about the new Objet30 Pro and how it can leverage DraftGrey. The Objet30 has a wide variety of applications in one affordable, and user-friendly printer. DraftGrey on the Objet30 is a unique offering, as it will allow customers to … [Read more...]

As additive manufacturing grows in its capabilities, there are many industries that benefit through the research, development and hard work of the pioneers in the field. Notably, Stratasys has spent an unrivaled amount of time working with end users to develop streamlined … [Read more...]

In this edition of 30 on 3D, learn how to cut paper-thin parts on the ProtoMAX. The ProtoMAX is a compact abrasive waterjet, designed to fit into your space. The waterjet can cut almost everything – metal, plastic, glass, wood, and more. For this example, we’ll be cutting a 0.010 … [Read more...]

Tooling is an incredibly common 3D printing application, for good reason. Whether you’re looking to create parts for manufacturing, assembly, or inspection, we can help. Purple Porcupine’s typical lead time is 3-5 business days, meaning your custom part can be designed, printed, … [Read more...]

Customer Profile Priority Designs is a product development company based in Columbus, Ohio. With a cross-functional team and a passion for design, the company helps clients at every stage of the product development process, from initial research to high-quality prototypes. To … [Read more...]

Do you have the next best toy to hit the shelves? Are you the trendsetter developing the newest craze? Or are you simply diagnosing a problem and determined to create a product to solve it? Whatever your driving factor to market is, Purple Porcupine is committed to helping you … [Read more...]