May 1, 2016
Inside this issue
Adding 3D Printing to Manufacturing
An introduction to 3D printing technologies, materials and terms.
Industrial-Grade Materials
An overview of industrial additive manufacturing material options from manufacturers worldwide.
Reclaiming ‘Rapid’ in ‘Rapid Prototyping’
Improving speed is key to industrial-scale 3D printing.
Educators Inspire with 3D Printed Prosthetics
Initiatives ignite efforts toward low-cost 3D printing expansion.
3D Printing Applications
3D printing applications from Stratasys, Mcor and 3D Systems.
3D Printing Briefings
A roundup of news and new products.
WORKFLOW
Automation: A Compliance Lifeline for Medical Device Makers
PLM and document management platforms can help medical device companies balance innovation agility with compliance requirements.
SIMULATE
Stress in FEA: Part 2
A deeper look at how to study this phenomenon.
Notes From the Mesh-Making Frontline
A roundup of the latest efforts to improve meshing in simulation.
ENGINEERING COMPUTING
A Closer Look at Displays
New display options can give designers a more realistic and comfortable view of their work.
And Now For Something Completely Different
The Xi MTower CX workstation is a powerful over-clocked system in a curious cube-like case.