Additive/3D Printing

3D Printing Makes Its Mark and Continues to Innovate

Oct. 5, 2016

From parts and molds to entire cars, 3D printing still fascinates show goers.

Multiple 3D-printing companies at this year’s IMTS brought models to show off additive manufacturing’s abilities. Stratasys Direct, 3D Systems, and Oak Ridge Laboratories had impressive booths. In addition, a few unexpected companies demonstrated their 3D-printing technology exploits. Carbon 3D was there to talk about its new subscription-based model, and igus displayed some its innovations that help 3D printers perform at their best.

About the Author

Jeff Kerns | Technology Editor

Studying mechanical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), he worked in the Polymer Research Lab. Utilizing RIT’s co-op program Jeff worked for two aerospace companies focusing on drafting, quality, and manufacturing for aerospace fasteners and metallurgy. He also studied abroad living in Dubrovnik, Croatia. After college, he became a commissioning engineer, traveling the world working on precision rotary equipment. Then he attended a few masters courses at the local college, and helped an automation company build equipment.

Growing up in Lancaster County, PA he always liked to tinker, build, and invent. He is ecstatic to be at Machine Design Magazine in New York City and looks forward to producing valuable information in the mechanical industry.

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