Customization is as old as craft itself, but for quite some time customized products have been out of reach for most.
CAD
File2Part: Software that makes 3D printing easy
File2Part is a powerful program that allows you to load, fix, orient, scale, and print model files on any 3D printer that uses g-codes (VIDEO).
Geomagic Releases New Freeform and Claytools 3D Modeling Software
Geomagic Studio’s Surfacing Capabilities Integrated into Freeform Plus v12 SP2; Claytools V4.0 Contains Host of New Features, Mesh Tools, Curve Spheres and Hot Wax
Rapid prototyping supports design helmets for Team GB
UK firm Crux Product Design has utilised innovative CAD methods, novel materials and new rapid manufacturing techniques to create bespoke track and road cycling helmets for Team GB.
CNC Consult is partner of the 3D Printing Event
They will exhibit the Envisiontec 3D printers during the exhibition.
Alibre acquired by 3D Systems
With this acquisition 3D Systems expands its range of affordable 3D Content-To-Print Solutions
Tinkercad experiences from Makerbot
In the Makerbot industries blog is an interesting article about the experiences with Tinkercad, a powerful online solid modeling CAD application.