Posts made in September, 2012

3D4D Challenge Announces $100K Finalists – 3D Printing for Global Good

September 26, 2012 – On 3D Printing  - In July we wrote about the 3D4D Challenge, a competition offering a $100K prize to the biggest transformational idea that could leverage 3D printing technologies to deliver real social benefits in the developing world. Seven finalists have been...

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Youngstown City Council Approves Funding for Building Renovations to NAMII Facility

Youngstown, Ohio — September 20, 2012. NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, awarded on August 16, 2012, and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the city of Youngstown. Last...

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NASA Investigating 3D Printing to Build Satellites in Space

September 21,2012 – Rapid Ready Technology – If any governmental agency counts as an early adopter of additive manufacturing (AM), it would be NASA. Parts of the Space Exploration Vehicle (SEV) being constructed for use with a manned mission to Mars are being built using AM, and the...

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Administration Officials Visit IMTS 2012

September 19, 2012 – IMTS Insider - The federal government has shown an increased interest in what it can do to support the U.S. manufacturing sector because of the positive role manufacturing plays in economic growth, job creation and national security. IMTS has always provided an...

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NAMII Launches Web Site

Youngstown, Ohio — September 14, 2012. NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, awarded on August 16, 2012, and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), is pleased to announce today the launch of its official Web site at...

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