On this edition of 30 on 3D, our senior R&D Engineer, Peter Montgomery, discusses the new printer release from Stratasys, the F120. The 3D printer is compact, with an overall build envelope of 10 x 10 x 10 inches. It is able to use ASA and ABS model material, in conjunction … [Read more...]
Shadow-Source: An Interactive 3D Training Experience
After a record breaking year of growth, we want to remind everyone that currently owns or is interested in acquiring a Stratasys printer about Purple Platypus University (PPU). PPU is a service Purple Platypus provides in order to train and educate machine operators with their … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Antero 800NA
On this edition of 30 on 3D, learn about Antero 800NA, the first PEKK-based material available on a Stratasys FDM system. Using Antero 800NA with FDM technology avoids the waste and design limitations associated with using subtractive manufacturing on a PEKK material. Behavior … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Heat Set Threaded Inserts
On this edition of 30 on 3D our Senior R&D Cameron Williams explains how to add high quality threads to FDM thermoplastic parts with heat set threaded inserts. To start off, you’ll need a few tools: Soldering Iron Specialized Tip For The Inserts Inserts Step … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Using Scan Data for Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineering can be conducted by scanning a part and using that scan data to create parametric CAD models. In order to do this, we will take the scan data and use the DesignX software, demonstrated in the video above, to pull real geometric data which … [Read more...]
Purple Platypus and Stratasys Partner with CSULB to Open New I-Space Facility
On August 23rd, with the support of Purple Platypus and Stratasys Ltd, California State Long Beach opened the doors of their new Innovation Space (I-Space) facility that holds the latest innovations in the additive world such as the new generation Stratasys J750. “I think this … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Assigning Material Properties to Mutli-Body STL Assemblies
Similar to color assignment in GrabCAD Print, assigning material properties to a mutli-body STL assembly is super easy and done with just a simple click. One of the many advantages the Stratasys J750 offers is the ability to assign multiple types of materials … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Color Assignments and Callouts on the J750
The Stratasys J750 offers 500,000+ colors and material options giving users endless possibilities of realism and accuracy on their prints. Assigning these color and material options in GrabCAD print is quick, user-friendly and allows the option to assign a … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Various Print Modes in GrabCAD Print
An extremely cost effective feature the Stratasys F123 offers is the option to use a draft mode over the normal print mode to produce initial design concepts more quickly and economically. Now you can print twice as fast as the standard build mode while using … [Read more...]
30 on 3D: Automated Scan Alignment Using the Heavy Duty Quadro
EviXscan's Heavy Duty Quadro is the first 3D scanner ready to scan in almost any condition making 3D scanning possible outdoors or in the harshest of conditions. With its aluminum body and carbon fiber beam, the Quadro is highly versatile and guarantees … [Read more...]