In this first installment of our 3DP Healthcare Solutions Blog Series we take a closer look at a ground-breaking investigative trial called 3D Hearts Enabling a Randomized Trial (3DHEART). This initiative is a clinical study to better understand…

This year’s Extreme Redesign Challenge saw more than 900 entries from student inventors, engineers, artists, and entrepreneurs, but it’s come time to pick the winners. We are proud to announce the winners of the Stratasys 2017 Extreme Redesign…

On June 7th AET Labs, along with our partners from Stratasys, kicked off our 3DP Healthcare Solutions Series with a medical roadshow at the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in the heart of Boston’s financial district. We’d like to express a…

Have you ever visited a historic home and wished you could replicate a decorative element easily and inexpensively in your own home? With 3D Printing this isn’t just a whimsical idea – it’s become a reality. A ceiling medallion for your new…

AET Labs team had the pleasure of supporting the Mechatronics & Additive Manufacturing student competitions last Friday, held at Blackstone Regional Technical School. We are always impressed with the exemplary level of student determination,…

There’s much talk these days about how “soft skills” are growing to be just as important than academic, technical skills for career success. The beauty of learning in a Fab Lab? You’ll acquire both! Here are five important “life-ready”…

AET Labs would like to express our wholehearted appreciation to all who attended this year’s Extreme Redesign Challenge: New England Semifinals and Digital Fabrication Showcase – especially in view of our “Extreme” weather reschedule!  To…

And how 3D printing can help STEAM students to learn from their mistakes. Persistence. Resilience. Flexibility. These are the current buzzwords in education, and they particularly complement the STEAM education model. Fact based learning and leading…

How do you take a basic 3D print and turn it into a lesson on advanced manufacturing, prototyping, & production concepts? Better yet, one that is easily replicated by students as young as middle school? That’s the question some New England tech…

AET Labs had the pleasure of co-sponsoring the “How to 3D Print” meetup hosted at the UML Innovation Hub on Thursday, January 26th. Shuvom Ghose of GrabCAD shared an insightful presentation to a crowd of enthusiastic students, teachers, and…

Here’s some inspiration for our local Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge participants direct from Stratasys! Today’s design students will be tomorrow’s engineers, and to help prepare them for their future challenges, Silicon Valley-based…

  The Brazilian Air Force’s Institute of Advanced Studies (IEAv), in operation since 1985, has added FDM 3D printing technology, a Stratasys Fortus 900mc Production 3D Printer, to its capabilities for use in its Aerothermodynamics and…

Remake your world and win $2500 Every year, we call upon tomorrow’s engineers, artists and entrepreneurs to design a better future. We’re accepting entries for the 2017 Extreme Redesign Challenge now through March 9, 2017.   The Challenge-…

In our last post, we mentioned that one of the innovations of a 3D printer is its ability to create food. Though in the infancy stages, is it possible that 3D printing will be the next big thing in the food world, with numerous positive benefits for…

Education 3D Print Your Own Lithophanes: Stratasys Education Series Class Project 22 hours ago Mac Cameron 0 Lithophanes have been around for centuries. These unique molded pieces of art are most often created in porcelain in such a way that to…

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Skills USA is a partnership between students, teachers and industry; they work together to ensure that America maintains a skilled, STEM-educated workforce. The 52nd annual SkillsUSA 2016 National Leadership and Skills Conference was held at the…

The Fusion M2 32 and the large  Fusion M2 40! It’s our concept in laser system design, featuring: 32″ x 20″ or 40″ x 28″ engraving area Our new standard for motion control design Better flame-polished edge cuts Our highest engraving and…

  Tips for properly maintaining your Stratasys 3D printer To keep your 3D printer performing at it’s best, there are several tasks that you will need to perform. Some tasks are ‘As Needed’ while others are determined by a set number of printer…

Art and design works have benefited from 3D printing’s liberating capabilities for many years. From the creative endeavors of artists with 3D printers, we have seen unique geometries, seemingly “impossible” shapes and unprecedented combinations…