The Dimension (above) from Stratasys creates prototypes in ABS. The Dimension is used primarily in the design stage, while the FDM Maxum?also by Stratasys?is used to create higher-resolution ...

Engineers at Airbus quickly generate models for wind-tunnel tests. They use a System 7000 to produce accurate parts that assemble into nearly complete subsystems, such as the landing gear. The ...

Engineers can now create rapid prototypes in cobalt chromium, a widely used alloy in orthopedic implants in Europe. The ASTM F-75 Cobalt Chromium alloy from Stratasys Inc., Minneapolis, is for use ...

Now a mature industry, rapid prototyping is diverging to two distinct applications: lower-priced 3-D printers and those that manufacture customized parts. The push to trim equipment prices is creating ...