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It is with great excitement that we announce the appearance of Global Additive Manufacturing expert Mark Reibel at the Objective3D Parts stand (D22) at Austech (National Manufacturing Week), 26-29 May 2015 at Melbourne Exhibition Centre (Jeff's Shed).  Mark is the Global Account Manager/Additive Manufacturing Specialist for Stratasys Direct Manufacturing.  Managing direct and indirect sales channels for end use parts globally,  Mark has the goal of creating a worldwide Distributed Manufacturing Network for additive as well as traditional manufacturing technologies. Previously at Solid Concepts Inc (USA), Mark has been with the company through much of it's growth from a single site bureau, to a four-facility, multiple technology company known to be a solutions provider with project management and engineering expertise. With capabilities in PolyJet™ high precision 3D printing, Stereolithography (SLA) models and patterns, HDSL (High Definition Stereolithography)...

 By Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, Proudly operating in Australia as Objective3D Parts 2015 was a big year for the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference. There were over 700 attendees—a true testament to the growth of the industry and sophisticated users over the last few years. The AMUG mission is to educate and advance the uses and applications of additive manufacturing technologies. So why would a manufacturing services company attend a machine-owner’s conference? Well not only can we learn more about the systems we use to build parts, there is also a growing number of users who don’t own machines, but attend the conference to strengthen their technology and application knowledge. Which leads us to our first takeaway: The industry is shifting focus from technology to applications The shift from being technology-focused to applications-focused was evident in the overall session and workshop topics. For example, Dr. William Cohn from th...

Objective3D ran the first of the seminar series planned for 2015 with impressive attendance at both the Melbourne and Sydney seminars.   With a full house and an International line up, guests at the Sydney and Melbourne Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM) seminars were treated to a wealth of information from professionals across all facets of the Additive Manufacturing industry.  The focus of this first series was how 3D Printers can augment and accelerate traditional manufacturing processes and production. Bender Kutub, Applications Engineer for Stratasys USA, shared his experience as a Mechanical Engineer with a strong focus on the analysis and design of composite materials and structures. His proficiency in testing and manufacturing of composites brought a unique perspective to the role 3D printing can play in most industries and manufacturing sectors. His main interest in Aerospace and Automotive applications of Additive Manufacturing also showcased the d...

The Good Wife last night showcased the many intricacies of the 3D Printed gun debate. The scenario: Someone downloads the plans for a 3D Printed gun. He then slightly modifies the files and prints them at home on his hobby 3D Printer.The 3D Printer does not build at the best resolution so there are printer flaws. He takes the gun to a shooting range, loads it with live ammunition and fires. The gun backfires and lodges a bullet into the spine into a neighbouring shooter at the shooting range. Who is responsible?  1. Is it the person who designed the gun and placed it on the web for anyone to download? 2. Is it the person who modified the files and 3D printed the gun and fired it? 3. Is it the manufacturer of the printer because it was not printing at a high enough standard? According to The Good Wife , it was the designer first, then the printing company, then the person who built and fired the 3D Printed gun. Why not the firing range for having wooden partitio...

Opening scene of the Prismatic World Tour featuring Katy Perry and backing dancers wearing Stratasys 3D Printed mohawks, Photo by Jason Williamson Stratasys technology is illuminating the stage in the opening song of US pop star Katy Perry’s “Prismatic” World Tour , with vibrantly colored 3D printed mohawks produced by leading Hollywood special effects company, Legacy Effects . Inspired by the plume of an ancient Roman’s imperial-centurion helmet, the mohawk’s main structure is manufactured using Stratasys 3D printing and features captivating, colorful programmed lighting in the plume. With the prominent theme of color running throughout the tour, the headpiece wows audiences with a spectrum of bright lights, igniting an explosion of spectacular fireworks in the opening song. The final end-use Stratasys 3D Printed mohawk for the Katy Perry Tour Set to feature throughout the year-long world tour, each Mohawk is personalized to perfectly fit the individual ba...

DESIGNED BY BUZZ PRODUCTS, MADE BY OBJECTIVE3D PARTS FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) technology created the first model of the Dino Chair which was then expertly finished and painted by the Objective3D Additive Manufacturing Engineers.The "Dino Chair" is now available at Bunnings stores (as shown above) in a variety of colours.

In line with the changes from RedEye and Stratasys, RapidPro and RedEye Australasia will be trading as Objective3D Parts. Check out our new website at www.direct3dprinting.com.au. A new name change, but the same exceptional service from our qualified and experienced engineers - All backed by Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, leading the way with 3D manufacturing and printing.

ARTICLE BY SHELLY LINOR, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, STRATASYS In my travels across the world with Stratasys, I have been fortunate to speak with many professors, educators and thought leaders on the importance of formal and non-formal 3D printing education. Skills and experience related to 3D printing are already in demand and will exponentially grow across a variety of industries in the years ahead. In the latest research published by Wanted Analytics, the number of job ads requiring workers with 3D printing skills increased 1,834% in 4 years and 103% when comparing August 2014 to August 2013. There are two challenges to 3D printing curricula.  The first is that academic institutions are unlikely to share their programs with other organizations. The second is that 3D printing is so dynamic it requires an infrastructure that enables the content to be constantly refreshed to keep students ahead of the curve. This is exactly what inspired us to create the a new Stratas...

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The Grand Opening of 3D Central Advanced Manufacturing Centre, Australia's premier commercial 3D printing production facility, was a huge success and well received by all in attendance. Objective3D's headquaters and the new home of RedEye Australasia, the facility was officially opened by The Hon. Bob Baldwin, Parliamentary Secretary to Industry. Jeff Hanson and Randy Jumbeck, RedEye USA Over 200 guests were treated to insights in 3D printing across the global market by Jeff Hanson, Director of Global Network for RedEye, the Additive Manufacturing branch of Stratasys (Pictured). The event helped to not only showcase this premier Additive Manufacturing facility, but also many of the applications and opportunities for 3D Printing innovation across a broad range of industries. SubSea7 showcased mining applications With representatives from dental, fashion, mining, transport, entertainment, automotive, jewellery, medical and education, 3D Printing professionals and ent...

Why the New Objet500 Connex2 Multi-material 3D Printer is Great News for Manufacturers The Objet500 Connex2 Multi-material 3D Printer can create injection molds using Digital ABS The new triple-jetting Objet500 Connex2 Multi-material 3D Printer was introduced this week by Stratasys at IMTS 2014 in Chicago and is expected to set new standards for 3D printing price/performance and high throughput additive manufacturing. For a unique perspective on this newest addition to the Objet500 Connex series, check out the video below. One of the most important manufacturing applications being revolutionized with Objet Connex 3D Printing is injection molding. Leveraging PolyJet-based technology, the Objet500 Connex2 can produce injection molds for testing designs in their final materials before mass production and for manufacturing low volumes of end-use injection molded parts.  Compare this with the considerable time and expense of using CNC-tooled molds to test injection...

New UV-Resistant ASA Thermoplastic Expands 3D Printed Outdoor Applications, Introduced at IMTS Stratasys has expanded the variety of outdoor and mechanical applications that can be 3D printed with the launch of its new ASA on September 8, at IMTS.  ASA ( Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate ) is an all-purpose thermoplastic 3D printing material for Stratasys FDM-based 3D Printers and Production Systems. Manufacturers in the automotive, electronics, commercial, sporting goods, construction and other industries will benefit from ASA’s strength and durability. Applications include jigs and fixtures, electrical boxes, recreational vehicles and outdoor tools.  Compatible with the Fortus 360mc, 400mc and 900mc 3D Production Systems, ASA thermoplastic surpasses the capabilities of ABS, offering UV resistance so parts will be durable and resist fading even with long-term exposure to direct sunlight.  Considered to have the best aestheti...

It's R U OK day today! Make sure you take the time to have a meaningful conversation with someone and listen to find out if they are OK. Sir Richard Branson said, "If you can't see someone in person, the next best thing is to call and ask “are you ok?” As friends, we can listen and let them know we care. Come on Australia, let's put the voice back into conversation." R U OK? Ambassador and actor Simon Baker said "We have horrible droughts in this country; we have bushfires and other incidents where Australians band together. We have proven that we have the strength and the power to stand together as a community. To be able to show that same strength as individuals and have conversations one-on-one with friends would be an incredible step forward for us all” Last year RedEye Australasia 3D Printed the functional RUOK question marks that traveled all around Australia to raise awareness. Find out about the project at: http://3dprintingso...

Congratulations to Sid Tass and TDL Precision Orthodontics for the article in the Herald Sun on Friday 5th September 2014. 3D Printing is changing the way that so many different industries do business, and digital dentistry is a great example of using 3D Printing to innovate and revolutionize an existing service or product. 

Register for the 2014 3D Printing Showcase now. The showcase will be held on September 12-13 at the University of Melbourne in Parkville. Matt Minio, Managing Director of Objective3D, will be presenting a discussion on 3D Printing in Education - From entry level concepts to cutting edge research. With such a wide variety of 3D Printing technologies available today, he will cover how 3D printing can be used across a wide range of faculties and business units. Register to attend for free at https://3DPShowcase2014.eventbrite.com.au/

Objective3D Parts (powered by RedEye) has moved!  It is good bye to our little factory in Mornington and hello to our new state of the art facility in Carrum Downs. Not quite ready for visitors yet, we will keep you informed of upcoming opening days. Check out our new website: www.3dcentral.net.au for the latest info on training days, seminars, and webinars.

Marketing functions, product launches and even music festivals are now embracing 3D Printing to bring a unique perspective to their events. RedEye Australasia was recently contacted by Dark Matter to produce a 3D Prototype for Smirnoff to use at Splendour in the Grass held in the North Byron Parklands 25-27 July 2014. The idea was to create a "Cheers Cam" by placing a GoPro video camera into the base of a large Smirnoff cup. The camera was then held in place with an interlocking base. The results are captured below. The prototype cup was made in Nylon using SLS manufacturing technologies. The cup was then painted and finished to resemble the final product to Smirnoff Pantone colour guidelines.  Suitable for functional testing to see how the GoPro would fit and how easy the cup would be to load and unload, drink from and of course ... Cheers, It was a total success and a great marketing opportunity  All the fun of Cheers Cam can be seen in the Smirnoff ...