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3D Printed Guns

What are we to do about 3D printed guns?  Some Americans rejoice at the idea; others panic. The now famous (or infamous) group Defense Distributed recently released plans for a fully 3D printed gun.  The only non-3D printed parts are a single nail required for the firing pin and a non-functional metal block “required” to […]

PartSnap Attends Additive Manufacturing RAPID Conference

NEWS RELEASE         Society of Manufacturing Engineers RAPID 2012 Conference and Exposition Proves 3D Imaging and Additive Manufacturing Technologies are Hot Attendees inspired by the creative, innovative and revolutionary new uses for AM equipment, materials and applications in a wide range of industries.   DEARBORN, Mich., May 31, 2012 — The Society of Manufacturing […]

Objet30 Pro Desktop 3D Printer With 7 Different Materials Including VeroClear

PartSnap attended the Society of Manufacturing Engineers’ annual Additive Manufacturing RAPID conference to witness the release of Objet’s new Objet30 Pro Desktop 3D printer.  The printer offers 7 different build materials including high-temperature and VeroClear. The Industry’s Widest Desktop Versatility with 7 Materials 1.  Windscreen, Headlamps & Base – in Objet Transparent Material (Objet VeroClear) for fit and […]