University Race Team Benefits from Sintered Engine System

“Both our competitors and judges were impressed with the quality of our intake system, and many spy shots were taken.” Read how the Oregon State University Formula SAE Team designed and raced a sintered engine system.

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A Blind Man “Sees” New Home through Model

Two 3D Systems customers teamed up to create SLA and SLS models of a home for a Lousiville, Ky., family featured on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” DuraForm PA and Accura 25, two “Go Pro” materials solutions from 3D Systems were used so that Patrick Henry Hughes could “see” the shape and layout of the family’s new home through touch.

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Building the world's fastest shoes

Researchers in England are creating specialized sprinting shoes with selective laser sintering, athlete testing, and one tough plastic. Learn how in this RP&M article from Desktop Engineering.



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Cheetah Tools Creates Production Parts in DuraForm Plastic

Cheetah Tool Systems develops and manufactures high-speed blind rivet fastening systems. They used 3D Systems’ Sintering Technology to design and build durable, light-weight production parts with the help of a preferred parts service provider. “If the 3D Systems’ technology wasn’t available, I would have needed a million more dollars and with all the intricate parts, it would not have been possible to complete the riveting tool.”
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Designer Utilizes SLM System to Improve Bakery Conveyor

Replacing the chain on the bakery conveyor was costly and time-consuming, but by using a 3D Systems’ SLM System to directly produce metal parts, a steam-cleaning system was designed and built to clean the chain, eliminating the need for replacement. The bakery saved time and money by not having to replace the chain each year, and the redesigned manifold was sold to other bakeries.
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Advanced Processes & Materials Help Indy Racing League Racecar

Élan Motorsports Technologies needed help developing a fuel manifold. Part complexity, a tight deadline and the harsh tank environment were among the challenges facing EMT. A new manifold, created using DuraForm EX Material, was directly manufactured and used in several races, including the Indianapolis 500.
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