Consider some facts about color prints Color communicates more effectively. In fact, a recent study found that 76% of survey respondents said that they found information easier to read when it was presented in color, and 69% said they have a better understanding of new ideas when presented in color. In printing construction documents color has become…
DetailsIf you think about where 3D printing can be used the list can grow to be quite long. The Worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow to $21 billion in revenue by 2020 (Wohlers Report 2015). Where is 3D printing (additive manufacturing) being used? Here’s a sampling of where 3D printing is used: Rapid prototyping Architectural…
DetailsFirst, you have to decide if you want to hang it with or without a frame. With a frame, you get a more finished look. There are many frames to choose from if you go this route. Make sure the frame is deep enough to cover the depth of the stretcher bar used so it is…
DetailsThursday, May 4th Went to the first meeting of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group in Waterloo at the University of Northern Iowa Additive Manufacturing Center on the TechWorks campus. People from Industry along with Hobbyists, Educators and Vendors attended. Discussion centered on purpose and structure of the group going forward. It was agreed that future…
DetailsTHE METAL X An Industrial Revolution From the company that revolutionized 3D printing with composite carbon fiber, comes a breakthrough in metal. The Metal X greatly accelerates innovation, delivering metal parts overnight using a new technology at a fraction of the cost. Leave 20th century manufacturing in the dust and create anything from industrial…
DetailsEvery year, Rapids Reproductions participates in “Rapids Gives Back.” Traditionally, this consisted of the employees going out into the local community volunteering for a non-profit entity during the work day, while still on the payroll at Rapids Reproductions. This year, the employees decided to donate supplies to the Domestic Violence Intervention Program which serves Cedar,…
DetailsOur high strength Markforged 3D printers give you two different fiber fill strategies for reinforcing 3D printed parts: Isotropic Fiber or Concentric Fiber. In the online printer software, you can apply these two options globally in the Part View page, or on a layer by layer basis in the Internal View page. The unique reinforced 3D…
DetailsTHE MARK X Uncompromised Strength, Precision and Beauty The Mark X is the most powerful 3D printer on the market. With industrial-scale printing of incredibly strong parts and first ever precision sensing systems, the Mark X is destined to be the must-have printer for every manufacturer. This printer combines the benefits of Markforged’s unique fiber…
DetailsRudy Vasquez 2016 Our Rapids family has lost a valued member. Rudy came to Rapids in 2009 as a part time employee after retiring from the State Department of Human Services. He was hired as a delivery driver but became an ambassador for our company. Rudy had a great rapport with our customers. He taught…
DetailsRapids Reproductions and 3D You Today…… Deliver a 3D Birthday Present to a Make A Wish Boy Rapids Reproductions hosted a Technology Day this summer with a focus on 3D Printing. Rapids invited their client, ‘3D You Today’ along with their 3D Camera imager that is shaped much like an igloo. When you enter the…
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