Cyber security has become an increasingly larger issue in our growing digital world. Some industries are more conscious of the impact weak digital security can have on their businesses. With the rise of industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing, one can extrapolate how digital threats might present obstacles in the pursuit of progress in manufacturing. Government and...

The biggest challenge and excitement for professionals in the additive manufacturing industry is to find ways to improve current manufacturing and design processes using additive technologies. One of the leading reasons additive manufacturing has not taken hold in the industrial or commercial side of manufacturing is a lack of awareness about how the technology can...

Stratasys recently announced a secured contract of their largest government project to-date. The U.S. Navy has created a $20 million agreement for the procurement of 25 Stratasys F900 3D Printers. These machines are one of the largest and most impressive FDM 3D printers on the market today. With one of the largest build platforms (at...

On August 17th, Polaris MEP hosted a watch party for some new advancements concerning the Desktop Metal printers. Polaris' Marketing Manager, Erin Read did an excellent job of putting together the event and hosting everyone. Some of the companies present were 401 Tech Bridge and Functional 3D. And the webinar was hosted by the Connecticut...

One facet of owning a 3D printer that might not be considered as much as it should, is the cost of material. Arguably one of the most important puzzle pieces in additive manufacturing, additive materials will make or break a great 3D model. So how much does it cost to obtain quality printing materials? GrabCAD has...

R&D Technologies is very proud to present our new quoting tool! This new addition to our website is a big change and this short article is meant to help you use the tool more effectively. Access the tool using this link, or go to our website RnD-Tech.com and select the ‘Instant Quote’ button on the top...

Stratasys has recently come out with several new machines to help improve and diversify their footprint in the realm of additive manufacturing. One of the most notable printers however, the J35 Pro certainly steps up to the challenge of owning innovative technology for a fraction of the expected cost. PolyJet printing technology has become a cornerstone...

For what seemed like forever, live events were brought to a screeching halt by the coronavirus. However, the newly released vaccines have helped public events slowly start to return to normal. The Design-2-Part team kicked off their first New England trade show following the pandemic on June 23rd and 24th at the Mohegan Sun Exposition...

Attention! If you own a Stratasys FDM or PolyJet 3D printer, or Makerbot machine, or if you order prototypes from our service bureau, this message is for you!   Stratasys will be implementing price changes effective July 1st, 2021 in the following product areas:   5% increase on PolyJet and FDM materials Reduction in PolyJet and FDM machine trade-in allowances...

Are you tired of going back and forth with emails to nail down your next 3D printed prototype? R&D Technologies will be unveiling an instant quoting tool for easier communication and faster lead-times on your part orders. This new tool will also have the ability to...