One of the Greatest Paintings about Jesus Christ October 7, 2009

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One of the greatest paintings about Christ. Julius von Klever , a Russian artist, has captured the true spirit of Christ. Check it out at www.artofjesuschrist.com for best price.

: Julius von Klever, “Christ Walking on the Waters”

“Christ Walking on the Waters”

Julius Sergius von Klever (Russian spelling is Iulii Iul’evich Klever)(1850-1924) “Christ Walking on the Waters”, 1898 Original Oil/canvas 35×54 inches (88×138 cm) signed & dated.

This magnificent painting captures the spirit of the Savior’s earthly ministry. History has never known such as Christ. He had total dominion over the elements and quieted the raging sea. He was a “man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief” (Isaiah 53:3) but over came all that was placed before Him. Gazing upon this masterpiece enables feelings of inspiration, encouragement, hope, and insight for us to navigate the stormy seas of life. This image provides assurance that He is indeed ready and able to take us by the hand and pull us to safety. By focusing our eyes and heart on Him and not the waves crashing all around us we to can overcome and have peace within our soul.

Julius Sergius von Klever (also known as Yuli Yulevich Klever, Juliy Yyulevich Klever, and Lulii Lul’evich Klever) was born January 31, 1850 in Dorpat, (subsequently known as Tartu, Estonia) of German parents, and died December 24, 1924 in Saint Petersburg (Leningrad), Russia. Klever attended grammar through high school in Dorpat. Klever developed a love of painting beautiful landscapes and it became a genuine mission in his life. In 1867, he entered The Saint Petersburg Imperial Academy of Fine Arts where he first studied architecture, class of (1867-1868) and later studied landscape painting, class of (1868-1870), under the influence of Mikhail Konstantinovich Klodt and Ssokrat Worobjew. Upon graduation he worked in the studio of Worobjew. From 1873 he began to take part in several exhibitions in Russia, Germany, Austria, and France, such as the Paris Exhibition of 1878, where his works were shown in the Russian Pavilion designed by Ivan Ropet. In that same year he became a pupil of another great Russian landscape artist, Ivan Shishkin, whose paintings had a great influence on the shaping of Russian landscape painters. In 1881 Klever became a member of the Imperial Academy of Arts and taught landscape painting for many years. In 1888 he was awarded a gold medal at the Berlin Exhibition, and received an honorable mention at the Paris Exhibition the following year.

His recognition and distinct style of painting using strong contrasts of light and shadow resulted in becoming known as the “Russian Rembrandt.” He loved to represent nature at its very best. His favorite subject to paint was the Russian forest which he frequently portrayed with the melancholy snowy winter days at sunset. He also used an array of changing colors in the different seasons. He painted landscapes with vivid natural accuracy which expressed his feelings of the peculiar character of the Russian woods in the spring and autumn. Later in life, his painting expanded in the area of beach landscapes which also exhibited his outstanding talent.

Klever’s passion of painting landscapes that capture the unique beauty of his home country in unprecedented ways brought Klever many important patrons, such as the Russian Czar, Nicholas II. In the late 1800’s, Russian nobility acquired a large number of Klever’s paintings which gave him popular status not only in his own country by also abroad.

Today, Klever’s art is exhibited in museums and galleries throughout Europe and his landscapes are still very much sought after by art collectors around the world. In all of Julius Sergius von Klever’s works of art, it is interesting to note that “Christ Walking on the Waters” is the only religious painting he produced.

Jesus Christ, Walking on Water September 10, 2009

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Jesus Christ Walks on the Water

Matthew 14:22-33 (King James Version)

²²And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

²³And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

²⁴But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

²⁵And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

²⁶And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

²⁷But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

²⁸And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

²⁹And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

³⁰But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

³¹And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

³²And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

³³Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Mark 6:45-52 (King James Version)

⁴⁵And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.

⁴⁶And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.

⁴⁷And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

⁴⁸And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

⁴⁹But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:

⁵⁰For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

⁵¹And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

⁵²For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.

Walking on water is one of the miracles that the Gospels attribute to Jesus. An account of the miracle appears in the Gospels of John (John 6:16-21), of Matthew^[1] and of Mark ^[2]. According to the Biblical narrative, Jesus sent the disciples in a boat, ahead of him, to Bethsaida, but when they were half way across the lake, Jesus walked over the lake and met them. The narrative states that the disciples were scared at first, thinking it was a ghost, but when Jesus revealed himself and got into the boat, they calmed down. According to Matthew, Peter was also wet and able to walk on water, following Jesus’s example^[1].

Mark and John don’t report this detail in their gospels, while at the same time they don’t deny it.

Walking on water has subsequently become a colloquialism used when a seemingly impossible task is actually being managed.

In ancient Greek Mythology the giant hunter and son of the gods Orion walked on water. Hindu, Buddhist ^[3], and Greek ^[4] traditions have stories about characters walking on water.

Jesus takes Peter who failed to walk on water. (This image actually depicts the incident in John’s Gospel when Peter splashes through the water to fall at the Risen Lord’s feet and ask forgiveness.) Lluís Borrassà, 1411 (Terrassa).

Walking on Water, by Ivan Aivazovsky (1888).

In the second volume of A Marginal Jew, subtitled Mentor, Message, and Miracles, John P. Meier individually examines all the miracle stories in the gospels to determine if, behind them, lay a historical kernel. He argues that the walking on water miracle is true theological narrative but not a historical story. The oral tradition, he finds, is embedded with Old Testament types (the declaration of Jesus ‘I AM’ is consonant with the early church view^{[citation needed]} of him as Yahweh) and post-resurrection perceptions.

In particular, the narrative of the story seems to fall into the genre of apocalyptic (which is not to say eschatological; apocalyptic is here defined as a genre characterized by heavy symbolism and light-dark contrasts). Jesus first herds the disciples into a boat and casts them off alone; he then goes up to a mountain to pray, promising them he will meet them on the other side of the sea. The apostles have difficulty reaching the other shore, but then Jesus appears and all is well. As in the resurrection accounts, the disciples see him as a fish before recognizing him. This is a metaphor, Meier asserts, for the early post-Easter church. Jesus leaves his disciples in the ascension while promising a return, but occasionally visits them in mid-journey to sustain them (through the Eucharist). As with all apocalyptic literature, it is meant to comfort a beleaguered community.

Christ Walking on the Water

Where to find information about the scriptures that talk about Christ walking on water.

View Mark 6:45-52 in:

View Matthew 14:22-33 in:

Besides biblical references, the ability to walk on water is often present in fiction in a manner designed to draw high degrees of awe.

In Princess Mononoke, the Forest Spirit (Shishigami in the original Japanese) is described as a “god of life and death” who can walk on water.
Leonard Cohen‘s song Suzanne and Violent Femmes‘ song Jesus Walking on the Water both refer to this event.
In the 1980 sequel film Superman II an early scene shows General Zod, played by British actor Terence Stamp, walk on water upon first arriving on Earth. A fishermen is then seen looking on in surprise.
In the music video for “Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors” by Editors, appears a girl that walks on water.
In the film Ever After, actor Patrick Godfrey in the role of Leonardo da Vinci walks on water in clog-like shoes, startling Cinderella character Danielle De Barbarac (Drew Barrymore) as she is swimming.
In comic book fiction, the Flash runs at high speeds sufficient to keep afloat on water. This is also parodied by Dash of the Incredibles and Rev Runner of Loonatics Unleashed, as a parody of the Flash.
In the manga and anime Naruto, advanced ninja characters use chakra control in the feet to be able to stand, run on, and bear weight on water.
In the anime Sonic X, Sonic is able to run on water with varying effects.
In the movie Remo Williams the master runs across the water at the end of the movie.
In the Chinese wuxia martial arts genre, some warriors may be able to fly or jump with the aid of the water’s surface. This is always explained by the depth of their training.
In the 1980s, André Kole, the innovative illusionist who tours on behalf of Campus Crusade for Christ, created the illusion of walking (actually standing) on water live on stage. The presentation involved a large, open, transparent tank partly full of water. Stirring the water randomly with a stick showed it to be free of invisible supports. Kole stepped into the tank, where he was seemingly supported on the surface of the water, continuing to stir the water between and around his feet. As more water poured into the tank, Kole rose about 14″ with the rising water level. Kole devised and presented this illusion to demonstrate that even on a small scale, apparatus and staging was required that could not have existed in Christ’s time. Therefore, by Kole’s logic, Christ’s miracle was genuine.
In the television show Criss Angel Mindfreak, the title magician performed an illusion in which he walked across the full length of a swimming pool in front of an audience, with spectators actually swimming around and under him (and even between his legs; he also kicked off his shoes midway) during the stunt. However, according to eyewitnesses, he was walking on transparent perspex struts; also no one is seen swimming behind or in front of him, or where he had previously placed his feet.

Two water striders mate on the surface.

Rumor has it, On March 18, 2007, YouTube magician Anthony Bass walked on the water of the Lewisville Lake in Little Elm, Texas as a publicity stunt and promotion of his abilities.
In the video game Final Fantasy X the summoner (Yuna) walks on water in Kilika while she performs the sending.
In the conclusion to the comic Watchmen, Dr. Manhattan walks on water, for dramatic effect.
Towards the end of the film The Truman Show, Truman appears to walk on water at the edge of the world created for him.
The video for the song “Magic” by The Cars featured lead singer Ric Ocasek walking on water in a swimming pool.
In the movie Bruce Almighty, both Bruce and God walk on water. The shots were created by visual effects experts Bill Taylor, ASC and David Williams II.
The final shot in the film “Being There” has ‘the gardener’ (Peter Sellers) walk out onto the surface of a lake.
The theme song for the video game Kingdom Hearts, Simple and Clean by Utada Hikaru uses the phrase “walking on water” after asking how to prove she loves the person she is singing to.
Video game cheats that let the user walk on water is known as “Jesus Mode”
Walk On Water is a song by the dance band Milk Inc
Ryu Hayabusa from the Ninja Gaiden series can run on water
Walk on Water is an Israeli film released in 2004 directed by Eytan Fox.
In the movie Platoon, Barnes derisively refers to Elias as “a water-walker”.
In the 1996 film The Craft, Nancy walks on water the morning after the girls invoke Manon on the beach.
The video game series The Elder Scrolls features a magical effect called “Water Walking”, which allow the player to walk on the surface of water.
Virtual Villagers: A New Home, The Golden Child Can Walk On Water
The rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival recorded a single under the name “the Golliwogs” in 1966 called “Walking on the Water”, in which the narrator of the song sees a man walking on water toward him. They also recorded this song once more in 1968 for their eponymous debut album, although this version of the song was retitled “Walk on the Water”.
In the music video for “Cover You In Oil” by AC/DC, the band’s leadguitarist Angus Young “duckwalks” on water under a bridge.
In the movie I, Robot, a robot psychologist is talking to Will Smith’s character about the improbability of a robot harming a human, comparing this seemingly impossible action to walking on water. Will Smith’s character then says, “Well, there was this one guy a long time ago…”
In the video game Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Vamp runs on water during a cutscene and stands on water during the character’s battle with him.
In the MMORPG World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, Death Knights can use the spell “Path Of Frost” which enables Death Knights and other party members to walk on water.

PrototypePros.com: From CAD to Plastic Parts October 13, 2009

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PrototypePros.com From CAD to Plastic Parts

Rapid prototyping is a broadly-used term for the process used to make 3D parts directly from 3D CAD drawings. Practically any part with any geometry can be produced using this method—and in a wide variety of different materials. In the “old days,” when the technology was new, it was used almost exclusively to produce traditional “prototypes.” Today, using rapid prototyping technologies, plastic parts can be made for virtually any application and can be used directly as end-use production parts. Since it’s inception, the technology has developed in many different directions, but the most accurate, most widely-used processes are stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS). The SLA process uses a laser, guided by the information from a digital CAD data, to cure a photopolymer resin .004 of a inch at a time. Layer by layer the resin is cured to produce a 3D object. The SLS process is similar except it uses a nylon-based powder and “sinters” or melts the plastic layer by layer into a 3D object. Typical applications for SLA and SLS technology include “form and fit” test parts to be evaluated before actual production begins, or to produce marketing samples of parts and products in the design stages. Lately, the SLS technology in particular has been used for actual production parts in extremely demanding applications including parts for helicopters and fighter jets, high performance custom automobiles, customized medical and dental appliances, architectural models, and even the international space station! There is really hardly any engineering, design or manufacturing project that can’t benefit from some of the unique ways to apply this technology to not just prototyping—but to rapid manufacturing and rapid tooling as well. You can almost always find a way to shorten product development cycles, improve “go to market” times and produce better products using RP.

Should You Use Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) or Stereolithography (SLA)? October 13, 2009

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Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) or Stereolithography (SLA)?

There are quite a few things to consider when deciding which rapid prototyping process to use and these are mainly to do with the way each different process works and the materials they use.

SLS machines are different from SLA machines in that they use a powerful laser to fuse together granules of material. The loose powder acts as a support for the parts, which means that no support structures have to be removed, and parts to be built can be stacked on top of each other filling the cube. The result is that SLS parts are generally cheaper than SLA parts due to the economies of scales from the build process. The materials SLS machines use can be either nylon or metal depending on the type of machine and there are different types of materials within those groups. Regarding nylon, you can have standard Duraform Polyamide material, which is tough with some flexibility, or if you need something more rigid there is 30% glass filled nylon. A new material on the market is Duraform EX plastic, which comes in black or natural (off white.) This material is more flexible than PA and is good for living hinges and snap fit designs. The self-colored black version is also useful if you need colored parts without the cost of painting and finishing. One of the drawbacks with SLS is the porosity of the parts due to the powder-based material. It gives the parts a rough, granular surface finish, which, granted can be rubbed down and painted but this takes hours and is expensive to do well. This is where SLA parts should be the choice if you need cosmetically superior finishes on your parts or if you need to go onto make vacuum castings. However, the choices don’t stop there! There are many different types of SLA material and also machines. Machines can come in 250mm x 250mm x 250mm sizes (as our machine at PrototypePros) and also huge mammoth sizes (Materialize.) and in-between. Stereolithography as a process has proved itself to be the most effective in building accurate parts with good surface finish and durable enough to be used as masters for tooling. Masters need to be finished for vacuum casting and SLA’s are by far the best parts to work on. Other processes such as FDM parts are very difficult when it comes to finishing, as the parts tend to de-laminate. This adds huge amounts of extra time and cost onto the job, which is no good for us as a bureau building masters for tooling!

SLA materials come in quite a few varieties all with certain advantages. The watersheds are great for holding their shape, which was an issue with SLA’s originally and can be lacquered to produce clear parts. Si50 is a good resin, which comes in grey or blue and produces very plastic looking parts but is not any stronger than the watershed resins. More technical information can be found at www.prototypepros.com.

The thing to remember is that there will be a process by which you can get your parts built cost effectively and accurately and the best thing to do is ask around for some advice if you’re not sure. We have referred many projects onto other companies because we recognized that our polyurethane resin vacuum casting process wasn’t the most suitable for certain parts. For instance, very thin parts without features such as ribs or bosses parts maybe cheaper using vacuum forming or thick walled large moldings maybe be better using RIM (resin injection molding.)

Ideas for Rapid Manufacturing

Technology advances is changing the manufacturing process and how products are designed and brought to market. This manufacturing evolution is being driven by the synergy between the dramatic improvements of web computer applications and rapid manufacturing. The convergence of these processes is providing the customer with custom-built design and production solutions straight from their desktop/laptop or even PDA.

This may seem far-fetched but it will soon be possible for end user customers to make the decisions on how their product is going to look and behave in a way that is tailored just for them. This could be achieved with the integration of virtual reality or 3D web/CAD design and rapid manufacturing technology. With efficient back end systems custom-built orders could be taken from the web and created in days in many numbers. There would have to be a template product with basic functionality but then add-ons could be chosen by the user for functional features, color, and size could also vary.

We would welcome other people’s thoughts on this issue.

Thin-Rim Low Volume Production

Most RP materials are aiming to reproduce mechanical properties similar to ABS plastic or polycarbonate or polypropylene as these are commonly used by injection molders to produce end products. However, injection molding is an expensive investment with tooling costing thousands of pounds.

The investment is justified as long as the product is selling in high enough numbers to give a good return. Some products though are not suitable for injection molding or their market is so niche and high end that they do not need to be produced in high numbers to produce a profit.

This can present a problem in getting the product manufactured and is where our own Thin-Rim® low volume production service has helped many products be produced with low investment costs for the customer.
Thin-Rim® combines vacuum casting, CNC machining and materials technology to produce injection molded quality parts without the high cost. We can do this because our polyurethane materials have been developed to mimic traditional thermoplastics.

The nature of the process also means that parts are fully pigmented and have a superior surface finish. This all takes a lot of engineering know-how and expertise but means our customers benefit from being able to call of their products at low levels as and when required. Because the parts are produced from silicone rubber tools which only last for 30-35 parts we offer low volume production customers a one-off tooling fee so they only have to pay for the first suite of tools and thereafter we absorb the cost of replacement molds. We can do this if we use CNC patterns for masters as this method makes the manufacture of the molds much cheaper than using and reusing SLA models, which can distort over time and also break during tool making. CNC patterns stay accurate for years and using half patterns (core and cavity) means the tools are easier to make, as there is no taping required.
The moldings we produce are typically caseworks, over molds and housings and seals for electronic equipment. We do make other types of product though from toys to gardening equipment or consumer products.

Machines and Materials

PrototypePros produces 100’s of polyurethane piece parts per month using silicone tooling, which are created from stereolithography models or machined patterns. PrototypePros utilize high-end rapid prototyping technology and CNC machining to produce accurate masters for tooling.

PrototypePros uses SLA (stereolithography) machines which are 250 which means they have a build cube (area) of 250mm x 250mm x 250mm. However, the Z height actually only builds to about 240mm. The Z height is the length of build vertically.

Here is a video of our SLA machine:

It is constraints like this that make each project we look at a different challenge as there are several routes that you can choose to go down when looking at building parts using rapid prototyping technology. For example, some parts are better built using selective laser sintering, (SLS) because this process is more economical for low volume parts if cosmetic finish is not important. SLS machines build parts from granules of nylon, which are sintered by a laser, and this is why they have a rough and somewhat porous surface finish. The loose powder acts as a support for the parts being sintered so parts can be stacked on top of each other, which means the build is more economical. By contrast SLA machines you have only the space on the horizontal platform to fit the parts because SLA machines build parts using a vat of liquid. A laser curing off the material layer by layer builds SLA’s. The laser is programmed to trace out the horizontal slice of the part so as to build the parts shape and features. We have diagrams of how the processes work on our web site at www.prototypepros.com.
When building rapid prototypes we often find that there are issues over the size of features and wall thickness that can be produced using the current technology. This is due to limitations such as the layer thickness, which are normally 0.1mm and the beam width of the laser on the machine.
Our machine’s beam width is .22mm, which means features sub this measurement would not form in the build. The issue is a lot of parts which are rapid prototyped are destined for injection molding which can form a lot thinner walls and features than traditional rapid prototyping. However, the latest RP machines take the resolution of builds into new dimensions. SLA technology can go to 0.05mm layering on Viper machines and there are also Envisiontec machines with fine resolution layering which have found a niche in the jewelry market. The Objet Eden machine is also good for fine features and their latest machine (Connex) can now build in 2 materials.

Materials are also very important in deciding which process to use. SLS machines offer a choice of nylons. There is the standard Duraform Polyamide material, which means is also the cheapest as it is the most commonly runs on the machines and then there is 30% glass filled nylon which is more rigid. A more flexible material is the newly release Duraform EX plastic (released in 2007) which comes in self-colored black or natural (off white.) EX can be used for living hinges and snap fit designs.

There are also many different SLA materials. There is only one material on the market at the moment, which can withstand high temperatures and that is Bluestone. Another good material is si50, which comes in either grey or blue and hence looks more like a true thermoplastic even though it is no stronger than most other SLA materials. Our in house machine runs DSM Somos watershed 11110 resin, which is transparent with a green tinge but when, lacquered, and becomes clear. A major development in the RP world recently is the launch of the Connex 500 by Objet, which can build using two different materials at the same time so you can build rubber features into a rigid part in one build.

What to look for in a prototyping service provider. Directory for Rapid Prototyping, SLA, SLS – Prototype Pros (www.prototypepros.com) October 9, 2009

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What to look for in a prototyping service provider? How to find the prototyping service provider that is right for your company’s needs? What is the service provider’s reputation, experience, manufacturing capacity, state-of-the-art-technology in equipment, relationships in the industry, and customer service?

Established service provider with a reputation: Find a service provider that has been in business during the evolutionary advances in prototyping technology for over the last several decades.

One of the most experienced prototype suppliers: There are service providers that are pioneers in the prototyping industry and become some of the most experienced prototype suppliers in the world.

Experience: Look for a service provider that makes thousands of form, fit and function prototypes for every conceivable application. Someone that specialize in solid modeling, rapid prototyping, Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Nylon and sintered metal materials, rapid tooling, complex 5 axis machining, CNC Lathe, Cast urethane production, and Investment casting.

Service Provider that has state-of-the-art technology:Find a service provide that has the latest tools and machines in the prototyping industry. For example: Viper™ Pro SLA® system, SLA® 7000 System, SLA® 5000 System, Viper™ Si2 SLA^®system, Sinterstation^®HiQ SLS^® system. .

Experience, knowledge, good reputation, quality customer care, and state-of-the-art technology in the prototyping manufacturing industry increases success with prototyping dramatically.

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Rapid Prototyping, Digital Light Processing (DLP) by Envision Technologies GmbH of Gladbeck, Germany.
Prototyping E-Darts desktop STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) system by Autostrade Co. Ltd of Oita City, Japan.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and prototyping by Stratasys, Inc. of Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
HTS FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) prototyping machine and LTY 3D printer developed by Fochif Mechatronics Technology Co., Ltd. of Shanghai, China.
Prototyping Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) by Cubic Technologies Inc. of Carson, California.
Laser Sintering of metals and plastics prototyping by EOS GmbH of Munich, Germany.
Paper Lamination Technology Prototyping by KIRA Corporation of Aichi, Japan.
Prototyping Polyjet, a photopolymer-jetting prototyping technology by Objet Geometries Ltd. of Rehovot, Israel.
Rapid Meister Stereolithography (SLA) by CMET Inc of Yokohama, Japan.
Realizer Stereolithography (SLA) by Realizer Gmbh of Borchen, Germany.
Small scale rapid prototyping and Stereolithography (SLA) by Unirapid Inc. of Misato, Japan. Site is in Japanese.
Solid Creation Stereolithography (SLA) systems by Sony Manufacturing Systems Corporation of Saitama, Japan.
Solid Imager Stereolithography (SLA) by Aaroflex, Inc. of Fairfax, Virginia.
Stereolithography (SLA) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) by 3D Systems, Inc. of Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Three dimensional plotting by Solidscape Inc. (formerly Sanders Prototype Inc.) of Merrimack, New Hampshire.
Z810 Ink Jet Printer by Z Corporationof Burlington, Massachusetts. Z Corporation is a subsidiary of Contex of Denmark.
Direct Metal Deposition (DMD) by POM Group Inc of Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) by EOS Gmbh of Munich, Germany.
Direct Metal Printing by ProMetal of Irwin, Pennsylvania.
Direct Shell Production Casting (DSPC) by Soligen Inc. of Northridge, California.
Electron Beam Melting (EBM) by Arcam AB of Molndal, Sweden.
High Precision Ink Jet Manufacturing by fcubic ab of Molndal, Sweden.
Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) by Optomec Design Company of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
LaserCUSING by Concept Laser Gmbh of Lichtenfels, Germany.
Selective Laser Melting (SLM) by Realizer Gmbh of Borchen, Germany.

Patternless Casting Modeling(PCM), Rapid Prototyping, Stereolithography (SLA) and Fused Deposition Modeling equipment by Beijing Yinhua Co. Ltd. of Beijing, China.
The CLAD Process- Describes how a fully equipped CLAD system (200 W fiber laser, high performance cladding nozzle, powder feeding device, CNC workstation …) allows the manufacturing of parts without tools.

Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Institution – Georgia Tech sponsored courses on RP technology. Page includes list of faculty, projects and library resources.
Rapid Prototyping Electronic Mailing List- E-mail mailing list for individuals interested in Rapid Prototyping Technologies (RPT) in Manufacturing. Any topic related to RPT can be discussed.
Rapid Prototyping Network – Rapid prototyping information site, includes bureau directory, case studies, news, and articles.
Rapid Prototyping X – Provides information for investors and inventors on the rapid prototyping industry. Describes the different techniques and provides news articles on their applications.
RapidToday – An independent resource for users of rapid prototyping, rapid manufacturing and 3D printing. Includes company listings, article archives and a forum.

Russian Academy of Sciences- Stereolithography (SLA) of Institute on Laser and Information Technologies of Russian Academy of Sciences (IPLIT RAS) Laser Stereolithography (SLA) machines LS-250 and LS-120

Strategic Information on Rapid Prototyping – Information on the strategic, implementation and organizational issues surrounding rapid prototyping technologies. Links to rapid prototyping vendor’s web sites.
The Rapid Prototyping Home Page – Providing information and links relating to rapid prototyping, including studies, education and research on the various processes.

Worldwide Guide to Rapid Prototyping Resources- Comprehensive information on rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, sterolithography and solid freeform fabrication technology products and services.

DIRECT MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

CONCEPT MODELING SYSTEMS

DESIGNmate Mx and Cx3D printers by Contex of Alleroed, Denmark.
Desktop Factory of Pasadena, California is developing a low cost desktop 3D printer.
Dimension 3D printersby Stratasys, Inc. of Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
RapidPRO- a low cost rapid prototyping system (manually assembled LOM) by Boxford Limited of Wheatley, United Kingdom.
The InVision – series 3D printers and V-Flash desktop printer by 3D Systems, Inc. of Rock Hill, South Carolina.
The SD series of 3D printers from Solidimension, Ltd.of Rosh Ha-Ayin, Israel.
VX800 3D printer by Voxeljet Technology GmbH of Augsburg, Germany.
ZPrinter 310 Plus and Spectrum Z510 by Z Corporationof Burlington, Massachusetts - a subsidiary of Contex of Denmark..

OPEN SOURCE SYSTEMS

Fab@Home deposition system.
RepRap a fused deposition system.

COMMERCIAL PROTOTYPING AND INJECTION MOLDING SERVICE PROVIDERS

PrototypePros, One of the largest commercial prototyping companies, specializing in rapid prototyping, SLA, SLS.
123proto.com – Offers the jewelry industry prototyping with CAD/CAM services including 3D jewelry design, rapid prototyping and milling of hard copy models, laser-technology, polishing and finishing services.
1st Vantron Engineering, IncThis prototyper operates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 1600 machine in Cameron Park, California.
1ZU1 Prototypen- plastic, metal prototypes, offers vacuum casting, SLA, SLS, FDM technology, Dornbirn, Austria
21st Century Plastics – Custom injection modular molder of plastics parts.
3 Axis Development – Offers rapid prototyping and manufacturing services, specializing in short runs and low volume production.
3 Dimension Design – Offers rapid prototyping of presentation and architectural models. Also Offers design services, translating a sketch or drawing into a 3D model, animation or photo-like rendering.
3 Dimensional Services – New part and engineering designs using rapid prototyping techniques.
3D Art To Part- Low cost provider of 3D Printing. With proven skills in 3D Art and complex meshes.
3-D CAM, Inc.does STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) in Chatsworth, California.
3D Creation Lab – 3D printing service provider based in the UK turning digital designs into actual physical objects that can be used for prototypes or tooling components.
3D Guys Product Design & Development- 3D solid modeling and rapid prototyping through Stereolithography (SLA). Prototype aluminum castings and manufacturing drawing services.
3D Model Printing- offers 3D scanning, 3D printing services, operates InVision 3D printer, London, UK
3D Prodoperates Vanguard and Sinterstation Pro SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) machines in Raon-l’Etape, France. Site is in French.
3D Product Development Pvt. Ltd.operates 1 FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 3000, 1 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) Viper and 1 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) Sinterstation 2000 in Bangalore, India.
3D Proto, Inc. – Rapid prototyping, 3D printing and CAD design service bureau. Models are made using plastic-like materials.
3D Prototype Design – Offers a rapid prototyping service to create strong and flexible parts in nylon from a CAD design.
3D Prototyping – Company based in Brisbane, Australia, Offers prototyping services to transform 3D computer generated designs into colored precision models. Offers information on applications and technical capabilities.
3D Prototyping Pte Ltd - Singapore based prototype service bureau with tooling and molding facilities in Malaysia.
3D Rapid PrototypingOffers 3D printing services using ZCorp printers in Huntington Beach, California.
3D Systems: Pro Parts Marketplace- Offers free online quoting and ordering of parts built with the latest rapid prototyping and direct manufacturing materials including 3D modeling, Stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering systems.
3D Tech GmbH- offers 3D printing services, also repair, installation of ZCorp, Context 3D printers, Switzerland (site in German)
3-D Technical ServicesOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and LOM services in Franklin, Ohio.
3D-Cam, Inc.- RP&T, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). From single prototypes to mass-production of plastic/metal parts. RTV/ZAP/Aluminum Epoxy/CNC tooling, injection molding, QuickCast, and sand casting.
3-Dimensional Engineeringoperates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 500 and an SLA 5000 in Pompano Beach, Florida.
3-Dimensional ServicesPrototyping company operates 2 SLA-500, an SLA-250 and 2 LOM in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
3DQ Concepts Prototyping company operates a Z402 3D printer in Livermore, California.
3T Rapid Product Development Ltd.Prototyping company operates a Z402 3D printer, an EOS P360 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) machine and 2 EOS M270 Direct Metal Laser Sintering machines in Newbury, United Kingdom.
3T RPD Ltd.- Rapid prototyping and rapid tooling services for Stereolithography (SLA). Offers laser sintering and prototype product development.
4Wave Ion Beam and Optical Products – Provides customized consulting services and products related to vacuum equipment, ion beam and thin film and optical industries.
A Phase IIof Sterling Heights, Michigan Offers SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services on Sinterstations 2000 and 2500.
Aalmir Plastic Industries- Dubai based injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, film and extrusion services.
AAV Plastics Design – Manufacturers and modular tool making.
AB Svensson & Holm- offers laser sintering for stainless steel, Sweden
Abbacus Injection Molding – Custom injection modular molding from small precision components to large housings. Engineering support and design, rapid prototyping, aluminum and steel grade tooling selections.
Able Product Design Company Ltd.Prototyping company operates 2 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250, an SLA 5000 and an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 1650 in Hong Kong.
ABS Prototypes – Prototyping company that offers Fast, durable abs prototypes. Upload data for a quote and fast prototype build, shipping anywhere in North America.
Accelerated Technologies, Inc.Prototyping company that operates 7 Sinterstation 2500, 3 SLA 500, and 1 SLA 250 in Austin, Texas, and an SLA 7000, an SLA 5000, an SLA 500 and an SLA 250 inErlanger, Kentucky.
Accurate Plastics & Mold Co. – Injection Molding specialists. Mold design and manufacturing, rapid prototyping, production molds, injection molded plastic parts.
Acron Formservice ABOffers prototyping using SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services (Vanguard HS) in Anderstorp, Sweden. Site is in Swedish.
Acu-Cast Technologies, LLC– Prototyper committed to providing the industry with high quality, fast turn around, Simulated Die-Cast Prototypes and Stereolithography (SLA) Design Models.
ADA Mould Technology Co.,Ltd. – Experience in mould making and injection process in China. Started in 1995.
Adept Manufacturing Group, LLC – Rapid prototyping manufacture custom engineered metal and plastic components. We offer 3D machining of complex geometries from any material. Prototype stampings also.
Adept Polymers – Specialized in the manufacture of precision injection molded plastic components for engineering applications. Based in India.
Advanced Ceramics ResearchOffers FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) services in Tucson, Arizona.
Advanced Concepts Rapid Prototyping- specializing in casting patterns, RTV molding, and Architectural Modeling. Various forms of reverse engineering such as laser scanning offered as well.
Advanced Design Consulting, Inc. – Advanced Design Consulting expertise and activities are primarily related to engineering design, research and development, testing and custom fabrication.
Advanced Modelling Systems – CAD design mechanical prototypes, models, systems. Rapid tooling and reverse engineering.
Advantage Prototype Systems- Full service prototyping center specializing in Stereolithography (SLA), injection molding, urethane and metal casting, mold design and design engineering.
AG Prototypes- services include 3D CAD conversion, SLA, SLS prototypes, silicone rubber tooling, vacuum casting, London, UK
Agilonics – Prototyping services include strategy development consultation, creation of prototype units, and works to create lean productivity methods. Page includes list of staff and areas of expertise. Located in Morro Bay, California, USA.
Agrodur – Injection modular molding of engineering grade parts from glass fiber strengthened thermoplastics, manufactured in a hot press molding procedure.
AGTX Rapid Prototypingoperates an EOS P-700 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) machine in Paris, France. Site is in French.
Alladin Plastics- Manufacturer specializing in custom injection molding, plastics fabrication, pad printing, gas assist molder solutions, OEM furniture components, screen-printing and custom promotional products.
AllJack Enterprise Co. Ltd.– Rapid prototyping manufacturer of mechanical designs, using prototyping, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), plastic injection molding and tools in Taiwan.
Alltec Integarted Manufacturing, Inc. – Mold making, design, engineering and contract manufacturing.
Alpha Prototypes – Offers rapid prototyping services, producing physical parts to create conceptual models from 3D CAD drawings.
Alphaform AGheadquartered in Feldkirchen, Germany Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services and also DMLS services in Rusko, Finland.
ALTA Manufacturing, Inc.- Specialize in prototype to medium volume production of mid to high technology printed curcuit board assemblies.
Alta Precision Inc.Rapid manufacturer in of Ville d’Anjou, Quebec, Canada is equipped with an SLA 500.
Altek- Custom injection modular molding, pad printing, ultrasonic welding, RFI shielding, mold making, custom parts, and sub-assemblies.
Aluminum Castings by zCastings– Rapid manufacturer of quality sand and permanent mold aluminum castings, toolings and patterns. Prototypes and production.
Amalgam Models- offers full rapid prototyping service, SLA prototypes, test rigs, working prototypes, Bristol, UK
Amalgam Solid, LLCprototype specialist that operates an SLA 7000 in Los Angeles, California.
AME Prototypes- division of AME solutions, SLA, SLA based prototyping, operates SLA Viper, SLA 3500, also offers rapid tooling, RIM, vacuum casting, Sheffield, UK
American Industrial Casting Inc.prototype manufacturer that operates two ModelMaker 6B machines in Cranston, Rhode Island.
American Plastic Molding – Custom injection modular molding of thermoplastic parts. Offers decorating, pad printing, hot stamping, ultrasonic insertion and welding.
American Precision Products- Custom injection modular molding of thermoplastics and thermoset materials, including glass-filled and engineering grades.
American Precision Prototyping, LLC- Offers instant online quotes for rapid prototyping and manufacturing services which include Stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling and large polyjet 3D printing.
American-Springfield Molding – Custom injection modular molding, mold design and tooling with machine capacity of up to 250 tons.
Aminex Plastics – Manufacturers of plastic injection modular molded parts including lighting and steam handling products for industrial applications.
Amitekspecializes in rapid prototyping that operates an SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) 2500 machine in De Meern, The Netherlands.
Ampia- rapid prototyping services, offers SLA, SLS, FDM prototypes, France (site in French)
AMS srlOffers prototyping services using SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) and STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) in Parma, Italy.
AMTIS- Specialised in overmoulding metallics parts and technical moulding, based in France.
Anvil Prototype & Design operates a Z510 Spectrum 3D Printer in Raleigh, North Carolina.
APEC Plastics – Injection modular molding of thermoplastic components for the medical industry.
Applied Rapid Technologies CorporationRapid prototyping company which operates 2 SLA 3500s and 1 Objet Eden 500V in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Arcam AB- rapid prototyping, rapid manufacturing service for aerospace, medical sectors, developers of CAD to metal technology, Arcam A2, Molndal, Sweden
Architectural Modelmakers – Constructors of fine models to architects and all creative industry.
Aristo Cast, Inc.Prototype manufacturer which offers SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) (Sinterstation HiQ), FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) (Dimension, FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 2000) and 3D Printing (3 ThermoJets) services in Almont, Michigan.
ARM: Advanced Rapid Machining – Specializes in rapid prototyping of precision machined products for the high-tech industries.
Arptech- Rapid prototyping provider, specializes in making Stereolithography (SLA) and 3d printed thermoplastic prototypes.
ARRK Product Development Group- European RP services provider Offers Stereolithography (SLA), Vacuum and Rim Casting, and Metal Casting.
Arrk Silhouette- Australia’s largest Rapid Prototyping bureau Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), Rapid Plastic and Bridge Tooling, to help companies get their products to market.
Art to Part, Inc.Offers 3D Printing on a ZCorp machine and STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) on a Viper si2 in Greenacres, Florida.
Artis – Prototipagemoperates an Objet EDEN 330 in Brasilia, Brazil. Site is in Portuguese.
Astro Model Developmentdoes SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) and STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) in Eastlake, Ohio.
ATEC Plastics – Plastic injection moulding equipment: machines, auxiliaries, robots, moulds, etc. Multiple locations in Europe and Asia.
Ateliers CINI – offers mechanical modeling, rapid prototypes, rapid tooling, France
Athena Manufacturing LP- Offer SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) rapid prototyping, close-tolerance prototype and production, CNC machining, investment and sand casting pattern manufacturing .
Auburn Engineeringdoes STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Aucilla Incorporated – Molding of precision plastic parts, tool design and in-house toolmaking.
Aucilla Modular Molding – Custom injection modular molder specializing in small tight-tolerance parts produced from engineering grade thermoplastic polymers.
Auco Manufacturing – Custom injection molded plastic parts supplier for the automotive market. In-house modular mold and tool making capacity.
Automatic Plastics – Manufacturing close tolerance injection modular molded parts from a variety of thermoplastic polymers. Machines from 60 to 380 tons of clamping force.
Automotive Design Centre- commercial unit of Northern Ireland Technology Centre, rapid prototyping services, 3D Systems SLA 250/40, Belfast, N. Ireland
Autronic Plastics- Injection modular molding of precise thermoplastic parts for entertainment, packaging, safety, healthcare, and office products.
Avalon Plastics Ltd. - UK based injection molding company for 65 years.
AxiomIDOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and LOM services in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Axis Prototypage RapideOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) (SLA 250, SLA 5000), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) (EOS P360, Sinterstation HiQ), and FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) (Titan) services in Limoges, France.
Axis Prototypes- Specialists in Stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering technologies. Includes details of materials available, other options and technical specifications.
Axis Prototypes Inc.operates 2-SLA 500, 1 SLA 250, 2 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) 2500 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
B & B Molders - Design, rapid prototyping, modular tooling, manufacturing.
B & D Plastic – Custom injection modular molding and tool building services, specializing in vertical blind components, plastic fishing traps and billiard accessories.
Bastech, Inc.- Rapid manufacturing services, engineering services, rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, and short-run injection molding.
Baytech Plastics – Custom molder, finisher, and assembler of plastic components. Canadian based.
BBC Design Group- Product Design and Development which includes rapid prototypes in Stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), and rtv.
Beechcraft Ltd.- PU Molding and Design, tool design and manufacture, molding manufacture, RFI screening coatings, silk screen printing and assembly operations.
Biztech Inc.- Offers rapid prototyping using Stereolithography (SLA), computer aided design and rapid tooling using composite tooling from Stereolithography (SLA).
Bloom Industries – Injection modular molder and mold maker specializing in large parts. Providing complete assemblies, hot stamping, painting and stamping of component assembly parts.
Blue Sky Mould Industry Limited – Supplies plastic injection and die cast mold and molding services. Based in China.
Bluesky- provides 3D printing service, operates DESIGNmate CX system, Leicestershire, UK
BMW Plastics – Manufactures a wide range of consumer and industrial plastic products both modular injection and blow molded.
bpte Ltd – Manufacturer of engineering components for the Automotive, Electronics and Telecommunications Industries.
Bralin Laser Services – Laser machine services, Mitsubishi laser systems, prototypes, production runs, carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Bruin Manufacturing Inc.- Offers plastic injection molding capabilities including: Pro/Engineer, CAD/CAM technology and AutoCAD modeling and design software, EDM, optical and mechanical measuring and inspection tools, sonic welding, and parts assembly.
Brynnage Design, Inc.operates a SLA 5000 in Mishawaka, Indiana.
BS Modelshop GmbH- offers prototypes, mock-ups, working models, SLA, SLS based prototypes, Vienna, Austria (site in German)
B-Side Plastics – Plastic injection and custom molding, tooling, engineering service, assembly and fulfillment. Based in Houston, Texas, USA.
BSLA Paradigm- Rapid prototype manufacturer uses FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) to make functional plastic parts from three dimensional solid CAD models for a wide range of applications.
BuildFDM- Offers rapid prototypes using FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM). Instant quotes available.
Burbak Plastics – Injection modular molder and mold maker produces parts in a variety of polymers.
Burrwill Moulds – Trade molding, modular molding, tool design and manufacture. Range includes floor tiles and industrial reels.
Butler Tool & Design, Inc.Offers SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services on a Sinterstation Pro230 in Goodland, Indiana.
C & F Tooling – Manufacturer of plastic products and fabrication of modular injection molds.
C&J Industries – Custom thermoplastic injection molders, offering mold design, tool building, modular injection molding, assembly, and distribution services.
C.ideas Inc.- Prototyping Provider utilizing the FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) process to make ABS Models.
C.R.P. Technology, S.r.loperates 5 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) machines (3 Vanguard HS+HiQ and 2 Sinterstation 2500) in Modena, Italy.
CA Models- Established by craftsman and entrepreneur Clark Campbell, to produce one-off appearance and engineering models, the company is now recognized as a market leader. Equipped with cutting edge technology and highly skilled personnel the company supports the rapid prototyping requirements of the product development industry, world-wide. Provides integrated rapid prototyping, product development, offers SLA, SLS, CNC machining, vacuum casting, Scotland, UK
CAD CAM Services Inc.operates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 1650 in Kentwood, Michigan.
CAD/CAE, Industrial Laser and Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing labat the Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute in Cairo, Egypt operates an m3Linear laser CUSING and an Invision si2 3D printer.
Cadworkz- Offers rapid prototypes produced by FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) machines which provide durable, accurate abs prototypes.
CAM-LEM, Inc. - Develops and utilizes a suite of technologies to prototype ceramic and metal components for early performance testing and limited-scale production
Capital Pattern and Model, Inc.- Source for foundry and pattern tooling, prototype castings, and full CNC machining.
Caprock Manufacturing – Produces plastic molded products and assemblies. Services include product design, prototyping, modular molding, mold making, and finishing processes.
Cardinal Plastics – Injection modular molding for the plastics industry. Most molds are hot runner systems for optimum cycle times and problem prevention.
Carest- offers SLS prototypes, France (site in French)
Cary Products – Injection molder of motor vehicle components including louver assemblies, blower housings, defrost vents and grilles. Custom modular tooling prototyping.
Cascade Engineering, Inc. – Manufactures injection modular molded plastic, two wheeled residential refuse, recycling collection carts and recycling bins. Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Casimir- provides SLA, SLS prototypes, France (site in French)
CDG- offers 3D printing, operates ZCorp 3Dprinter, DeskArtes to edit STL files, Hants, UK
Centennial Plastic – Custom plastic injection modular molding of precision plastic parts for the automotive, aerospace, electronic, medical, and consumer markets.
Center for Global Design and Businessat Finlandia University in Hancock, Michigan operates a ZCorp Z510 printe
Central Pattern – Rapid Prototyping- Patterns, molds, castings, prototype machining, and rapid prototyping for the foundry, automotive, and heavy equipment industries from Pro/E, UG, and I-DEAS solid models.
Central Tool Roomoperates a Vanguard SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) machine in Ludhiana, India.
Centre for Rapid Design and Manufacture LtdOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services in Buckinghamshire, England.
Centric Associates Ltd – Offers rapid prototyping and investment casting moulding utilising 3D CAD/CAM modelling in the UK
Centrum fur Prototypenbau GmbhOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) (SLA-250, SLA-5000), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) (Vanguard Si, Sinterstation 2500, Sinterstation 2500+), FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) (Stratasys Dimension), and 3D Printing (Z Corp Z-402) in Erkelenz, Germany.
CEPOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services in Joue l’Abbe, France.Site is in French.
Chasestead Ltd – A Prototype Engineering Company producing low volume sheet metal parts and their assembly.
Chi Feng Plastic CO., LTD. – Mold gears and medical parts. Taiwan based.
China Custom Manufacturing – Provides mold making, injection modular molding, die casting, sheet metal, and machining.
China Prototyping- Rapid prototyping service center in China providing CNC milling, Selective laser sintering (SLS), STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and RTV prototypes. Also Offers design engineering services and low cost, small series production.
ChinaB2BSourcing.com, Inc. – Outsourcing company for injection mold plastic components and assemblies, including consumer and industrial.
Chit Hing Plastics – Manufactures modular plastic products including handles, hangers, locks, furniture fittings, plastic cases, shoe buckles, key chains, sand wheels.
Chit Tat CNC Co.- Hong Kong based company, providing 3d modeling, rapid prototying, CNC machining, rapid tooling, RTV molding ,our team works with advance programs such as PRO/E, ALIAS, VISI CAM to meet the need of the market and clients.
Chu Yeuan Industrial Co., Ltd.- Manufacturer of mold design, mould making and plastic consmetic containers.Taiwan based.
Cik Mold Industrial Co., Ltd – Manufacturer of moulds for plastic injection applications and supplies plastic injection mold parts. China based.
Clarion Technologies, Inc. – Manufacturer of injection-molded products for the home appliance, consumer products, and automotive industries.
Cliff – provides services in design, Prototyping, visualization, Sweden (site in Swedish)
Cliff Plastic Products – Precision injection modular molders of thermoplastics, specializing in two-shot molding, assembly and ancillary operations. ISO 9002 certified.
Clinkenbeard & Associates- Prototype, aluminum, and iron castings, CNC machining, rapid prototyping. STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM), LOM, Stereolithography (SLA), rapid tooling, foundry tooling, foundry patterns, and models.
CMA Moldform – provides rapid prototyping services, techniques like RIM molding, vacuum and centrifugal casting, Birmingham, UK
CMA Plastic Molders- Injection modular molded parts for electronics, automobile, and household. Iso 9002 registered.
CMD- provides services for prototyping, designing of medical devices, SLS prototyping technique, Sheffield, UK
Coastal Plastic Modular Molding – Custom injection molding company with modular tooling and mold making capabilities.
Columbia Plastics Ltd. – Full service custom injection molding, product development, production and assembly, lean and ISO 9002 certified.
Comptec- Precision injection modular molding, multi-material, multi-shape, multi-color, for computer industry, money technics, phone industry, automotive industry.
Conceptual Reality L.L.C.does STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), and FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) in Walled Lake, Michigan.
ConPro 3D Products – Offers a Rapid Prototyping Service committed to providing the client with a local, competitively priced solution for their precision prototype modeling needs.
Consolidated Plastics – Specializes in the modular molding of small to medium size parts for housings and enclosures for the electronics industries.
Consul-Pak Ltdin King City, Ontario, Canada Offers Rapid Prototyping services by FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM), STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), and SGC.
Con-Tech Plastics- Plastics injection molding company providing global OEMs custom molding services for 25 years. Based in Brea, CA USA.
Control Plastics – Plastic injection modular molding of components from all thermoplastic resins.
Controlled Molding- Injection modular molding of custom molded plastic parts. Proprietaty products include composite can closures and caps.
CookJohnson – Specializes in custom, precision injection modular molding of plastic polymers. Provides mold building, and secondary operations as a service.
Cooper & Cooper Prototypes- Resource center for manufacturers, Tube bending. Rapid prototype, sheetmetal and rapid prototype, laser cnc services, also Tools and Dies stamping and forming.
CPC Plastics – Plastic custom injection modular molding services.
Craft Pattern & ModelOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and LOM services in Maple Plain, Minnesota.
Craftech Corporation – Provides a full range of design, modular tooling, and injection modular molding production services. ISO 9002 certified.
Craftech Group Pvt. Ltd.operates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 7000 in Utter Pradesh, India.
CRDM- prototyping services, offers SLA, SLS, DMLS, micro modeling, Buckinghamshire, UK company offering rapid prototyping and product development services.
Creative Design Network, Inc- Full service industrial design, engineering and prototype firm. We specialize in industrial and mechanical design and engineering and offer RIM molding and CNC Machining.
Creator Teknisk- provides FDM prototypes, Sweden (site in Swedish)
Crescent Industries- Offers design consultation, and manufacturing support. Injection modular olding machines ranging from 50 to 385 tons.
Crosspoint International (XPI) – Manufacturing factories are able to provide plastic, metal parts and complete custom assemblies.
CRP Technology- Titanium rapid casting and rapid prototyping, MMC machining of composite selective laser sintering material in Italy.
Crystalline- Rapid prototyping micro-Provider in Los Angeles, specializing in manufacturing design models from 3D data in FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) and Polyjet.
Custom Service Plastics – Provides injection modular molding solutions for industrial, medical, consumer, agricultural, and electronic products.
D and M Tool – Complete design and building of modular mold components.
D3 Technologies Inc. operates a Z Corp 510 3D printer in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Damar Plastics – Custom injection modular molding of thermoplastic parts for the electrical, computer, irrigation, office, medical and sporting goods industries.
Damvig Developoperates 3 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) machines (Stereos MAX 600, 350, Viper si2) and 1 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) machine (EOS P385)in Taastrup, Denmark.Site is in Danish.
DaVinci Development- SLS, SLA based prototyping, operates ZCorp 3D printer, Denmark (site in Danish)
De Ponti Rosanna – Stamping of modular plastics with presses from 30 to 580 tons.
Decatur Plastic Products- Manufacturer of plastic molded products offering automotive flocking, injection modular molding, polyurethane foaming, heat staking, vibration welding, and custom prototype molding.
Deedrick Machine, Inc.- ISO-certified precision machine shop specializing in CNC lathe and mill work, custom parts, modification of existing parts, and prototypes for production in bronze, copper, stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.
Defineshape Rapid Prototyping – Firm specializing in rapid injection molding and machining. Offers details of services offered, production support, testimonials and a portfolio.
Deluxe Plastics – Precision plastic modular injection molding, mold production, mold making, and plastic part design.
Depend-O-Drain – Injection modular molder specializing in low pressure plastic valves, standard models and custom designed valves.
Design Alternatives LLC – Full service product development firm offering rapid prototyping and tooling.
Design Dynamics International Inc.operates an Arcam S12 EBM machine in Golden, Colorado.
Design Plastics- Design and manufacture of custom injection modular molded and thermoformed plastic products for worldwide industry.
Design Prototyping Technologies- Offers Stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering services. Instant online quotes are available.
Design Reality- offers SLA prototyping, CNC machining, Denbighshire, UK
Deswell Industries, Inc.- Manufactures injection-molded plastic parts and components and electronic products including printed circuit board assemblies, telephone answering machines and computer peripherals. (Nasdaq: DSWL).
Digital Mechanics AB – rapid prototyping service bureau, Sweden, (site in Swedish)
Digital Models Production, Inc.operates a ModelMaker machine in Jackson Heights, New York.
Digital-Can Tech Co. Ltdoperates 5 Solid Creation STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) systems in Taipei, Taiwan.
Direct Dimensions, Inc. – Offers prototyping laser scanning, reverse engineering, and digital modeling services, products, and training.
Distrim 2operates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250/50 and a ThermoJet 3D printer in Marinha Grande, Portugal.
Diversified Plastics, Inc.- Custom injection molder of precision parts offering design assistance, in-house tooling, overmolding, insert molding, decorating plus spin and sonic welding.
DJH Engineering Limited – Provide contract and fine metal castings, finishing, fast turnaround prototyping, zinc alloy castings from hard and soft masters, white metal, lead-free pewter and zinc.
Dorchase Industrial- Manufacturer and exporter of plastic injection modular molded products, including foldable storage containers and satellite speakers.
D-R Engineering Sdn Bhd – Offers die casting mould services for plastic injection moulding services. Malaysia based.
Dragonjewel Inc. – Specializing in short run injection molding (up to 500,000 parts), new product engineering and market introduction.
DRS Industries Inc.operates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 8000 machine in Holland, Ohio.
Durden Enterprisesoperates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250 in Auburn, Georgia.
Dynacept Co. Inc.of Brewster, New York is equipped with 10 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) machines including 6 Viper si2s and 1 Viper Pro.
E & O Tool & Plastics – Plastic injection modular molder providing custom solutions to a variety of industries – appliance, automotive and medical.
E3 Rapid Prototypes, Inc. – Offers single or full color prototypes using 3D printers. Also Offers an engineering design service.
EAC International – Supplies plastic injection molding, mold making and contract manufacturing services. Based out of Singapore and China.
Eagle Design & Technology, Inc.- Specializing in Stereolithography (SLA), Rapid Tooling, Silicon molding, Urethane Casting, CAD Design, Laser Digitizing, and Reverse Engineering.
East Pattern and Model Corporation- Prototyping, Mold Making, CNC, RIM, Injection Molding, Urethane Casting,
Eastmaster Manufacturing – Makes low cost rapid prototyping and low-volume production of small to large-sized plastic parts in China.
Eclipse Mold – Full-service precision plastic injection modular molding company.
Econoplastik – Injection modular molding of plastic floral containers and hydroponic growing tubes.
Ed-design, Ltd.operates an EOSINT P 360 machine in Turku, Finland.
Edge Plastics – Provides low to high volume production capabilities, complete in-house modular tooling design, warehousing, sonic welding, pad printing, packaging and assembly, and shipping services.
Eldora Plastics Inc. - Iowa based custom injection molder of plastics with capacity from 50 to 300 tons. ISO9001-2000 company also providing a variety of secondary operations.
Elgin Molded Plastics – Custom injection modular molder having design engineers and tool makers. Specializing in retro-reflectors and lenses.
Elite Mold and Manufacturing – Full service injection molding, with modular tooling and prototyping capability. Molding presses from 50 to 450 tons.
Elka Industries – Precision custom injection modular molder of thermoplastics for various industries. An ISO 9001 registered company. Located in Toronto, Canada
Emerald Tool & Mold – Builds and designs plastic injection modular molds for major industry markets, including electronics, consumer, medical, and automotive.
Emerge Technologies, Inc.- Emerge is a full-service plastics manufacturing shop. Offers FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) prototypes, flow analysis, full tool shop and custom injection molding.
Emerge, Inc.Offers FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) services in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Engineered Plastics – Custom injection modular molder of thermoplastic polymers with decorating and assembly capabilities.
Engineered Polymers – Contract manufacturer specializing in large and complex plastic components, including initial modular design specification and post-sale support.
EOS Image S.r.l. operates a Solider 5600 machine in Verolanouva, Italy.
EOS Plastics – Plastics modular mold-making services. ISO 9001 approved tooling facilities.
EOS Prototyping- developer and reseller for material hardware and software for image treatment, services in rapid prototyping in nylon, DuraForm Flex, metal and ABS, Verolanouva, Italy (site in Italian)
EPFL- provides SLA, SLS prototypes, 3D scanning services, Switzerland
Epsilon Industries- Product development support services including solid modeling, reverse engineering, CNC machining, injection molds and molding, and sheet metal assemblies.
EPTS- offers RMT technology for rapid prototyping, Technoparts for injection molding, more, England, UK
Erie Plastics – Full service custom injection modular molder of rigid plastic packaging components. Specializing in part design, development, manufacturing and post molding operation.
ETP Rapid PrototypeOffers FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) services in Caxias do Sul, Brazil.
Euro-Tech Mfg. Inc. – Product design, models and prototypes and short run molding and metal stamping services for short run and prototype manufacturing.
EVCO Plastics – Custom injection modular molder of thermoplastic resins with mold design and mold construction, presses ranging from 28 to 2,500 tons.
Evo Engineering Ltd- Specialist in CNC machining, one-off prototyping, and 3D Cam systems.
Excalibur Engineering Servicesoperates a Sinterstation 2500+ SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) machine in North Logan, Utah.
Excell Models and Prototyping Inc.- Rapid prototyping (STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM)), rapid injection casting, vacuum forming, silicone and epoxy molds and parts, cast urethane parts.
Express Patternoperates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 500, an SLA 350 and a Thermojet 3D printer in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Extreme Molding- Custom injection modular molder of high performance materials. Offer expertise in fluoropolymers including fluoroelastomers, silicones and thermoplastic elastomers.
F.M. Srl – Manufactures hinges, knobs, supports, pulleys, chains, sprockets, protections, and disk packs.
FabricationSource.com – Supplier of custom parts and components and machine prototypes. Also specialize in rapid production and design for metal, plastic and aluminum parts on demand.
Fancy Models Corp.does STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) on a 250 machine in Fremont, California.
Feroplast – Injection molding of plastic components. Supplying, outsourcing,based in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Ferriot – Injection modular molder specializing in structural foam and gas assist molding of plastics.
Ferriot, Inc.operates a Sinterstation 2000 in Akron, Ohio.
Fiberset, Inc – Full-service composite fabricators, from conceptual design to prototype development, to full production.
FineLine Prototyping Inc.- Stereolithography (SLA) Provider making precision plastic parts for medical and electronics industries.
First Rapid Prototyping- offers services for SLA, SLS, vacuum casting, RIM, injection molding, Whickham, UK
Firstway – Plastic injection modular molding manufacturer.
FMG AG- rapid prototyping services, SLA, laser sintering, also rapid tooling for metals, Switzerland
Foamlinx- Automatic foam cutting cnc machines, used in model foam wings, wheels, packing, shipping
Forecast 3D- Rapid prototype Provider using Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering, CNC Machining, PAD Printing, RTV Tooling, and metal, epoxy, urethane, and silicone castings.
Forecast Product Developmentdoes STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) in Carlsbad, California.
Foreman3d- Rapid 3D prototyping of architectural models from Stereolithography (SLA) files into sturdy ABS plastic.
Foremost Modular Molding- Plastic injection modular molding.
Fotofab- Leading supplier of precision thin metal parts manufactured to your specifications including: RF Shields, Screens, Gaskets, Washers, Shims, Apertures, Encoders, Filter Housings, Isolators, Circulators, Antennae, Misc. Microwave and RFI/EMI components. Parts in two days to two weeks.
Fraunhofer-Allianz Rapid Prototyping – German rapid prototyping alliance
Fredon Development Industries, LLC – Custom precision injection molder with complete tool and mold making capabilities. Based in New Jersey, USA.
Fripp Design Limited - Sheffield, UK based product design consultancy offering product design, development and management services including concept development, CAD realisation and rapid prototyping services.
Fruth Innovative Technologien – FIT focuses on rapid fabrication of prototypes and small lot production of special parts. [German and English]
FTS- rapid prototyping, reverse engineering service, operates, KIRA, 5 axis CNC machines, Greece
Fulijaya Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. – Manufacturer of molded oral hygiene products such as toothbrushes. Malaysia based.
Future Die Cast and Engineering, Inc. – Specialize in die cast prototypes made from production tooling and materials.
G.A.I.M. Engineering – Injection modular molding from engineering grades post industrial scrap.
G.M. Bassett Pattern Inc – Prototype patterns,castings and machining. Aluminum,iron, magnesium,brass, bronze and steel castings. Also manufacture tube checking fixtures and formed hose gages.
Gazelle Prototype LLCoperates a SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) Sinterstation 2000 in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Gemini Prototyping- rapid prototyping services, traditional prototyping techniques like SLA, SLS, FDM, advanced techniques like blow molding, injection molding, Worminghall Bucks, UK based company offering rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, blow moulding, injection moulding, vacuum casting, and CAD/CAM/CNC.
General Pattern- full service provider for rapid prototyping, design, tooling, machining, in the UK, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), and FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) services.
Genieooperates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250, a Viper Si2 SLA machine, and a Z406 printer in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.
Gilmore Engineersof Brisbane, Australia Offers TruSurf (Large 3D foam models) services.
Givmar Precision Machining – Specializes in Aerospace and Marine prototype machining.
GK Plastics - Designs and fabricates plastic injection moulding. Specializing in the consumer electronics industry.
GL-MODEL- Provides CNC prototypes for automotive, electrical home appliances, computers, accessories and communication equipment globally.
Global Plastics – Precision custom modular injection molder with in-house engineering, mold building, production and assembly.
Global Rapid Technologies Inc.Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services in Greenville, Rhode Island.
GoodBrand Plastic- Provide plastic injection moulding services with specialisation in medical plastic injection moulding. Based in Sandbach, Cheshire, Northwest England
GP Plastics – Injection molder of custom products, offering mold making, production, modular molding, assembly and packaging. Machines from 35 to 400 tons
Gram Technology- Multi component modular molding using spin stack technology.
GT Prototyper AB- rapid prototyping services in Scandinavia, SLA, SLS, FDM prototyping methods, Ystad, Sweden (site in Swedish) operates 3 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) machines (5000, 3500, 250/50), 2 EOS SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) machines (350 and 360) and 2 FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) machines (1600 and 2000) in Ystad, Sweden.
Half Price Prototypes – Offers a cut price rapid prototype modeling service. Benefits of the Z Corp 3D Printers include speed, low material cost and ease of use.
Hamlin RPD- complete rapid prototyping, rapid tooling services, SLA, CNC machining, vacuum casting, forming, pattern making, Thermojet printing, Warwickshire, UK
Hammel Machine Products – In addition to running limited production products, we specialize in the development and manufacture of prototype parts and machines.
Hanman Advanced Castings- rapid prototyping services, produces prototypes for alloy castings, CNC machining, injection molding methods, Gloucester, UK
Harman Corporation – Manufacturers of modular injection plastic caps, plugs, and grips.
Harvest Technologies- Full service prototyping provider that specializes in production of top-quality functional prototypes, presentation models and patterns for casting and molding.
Henda Precision Industry Limited - China based injection mold makers for auto parts, home appliance, house wares and communication equipment. With machine capacity from 40tons to 280tons.
Hewitt Molding – Custom plastic injection molding company providing design, tooling, modular molding, decorating and assembly.
HighPerformance Engineering – Plastic injection molded parts delivered in one week or less. Rapid Cut Tooling supports engineering grade plastics and can produce millions of parts.
Hi-Technology – Engineering company offering modular plastic design and manufacturing solutions.
HNH Works, Ltd.operates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 3000 in Keszthely, Hungary.
Hoerdler Rapid Engineering (Prototyping)- Germany based bureau offering prototyping using SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), Stereolithography (SLA) and vacuum casting. Offers construction assistance, 3D-CAD, STL data. Can make fiber plastic parts, small series and pre series.
Hofmann- offers SLA, plastic laser sintering, vacuum casting, artificial resins, molds, Lichtenfels, Germany
Honeyware Plastics- Custom injection modular molding.
Hordler Rapid Engineering Prototypenbauoperates 2 EOS P350 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) machines in Plauen, Germany.
Hordler Rapid Engineering- complete service provider for manufacturing tools and prototypes, rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing using methods like SLS, and SLA, Plauen, Germany (site in German)
HRC Plastics – Specializes in plastic injection modular molding for the oil, gas, irrigation, and medical industries.
Hubsung Plastics – Plastic injection modular molding company specializing in parts for communication devices such as telephones, beepers and satellite antennas.
Hunter Hawk Industrial Parts & Prototypesdoes STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) in Concord, California.
Hy-ten Plastics – Injection molding and modular molding specializing in high-temperature, high-tolerance engineering resins. In house mold making and design assistance.
ICO Products, LLCOffers FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) services in ShenZhen City, China.
IDC Inc. – Plastics tooling and injection molding company based in Shanghai, China.
Idea to 3Doperates a Stratasys Dimension SST machine in Worth, Illinois.
Ideal Group- Chinese company providing a complete plastic mould designing, manufacturing and injection service. CNC Rapid Prototype Mockup STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) Prototyping Making
Imco – Custom injection modular molder serving the automotive industry with sub-assemblies and components, machines from 40 to 310 tons.
IMI Rapid Prototyping Ltd.- UK service provider of 3D modeling, Stereolithography (SLA), and selective laser sintering prototypes. Other services include metal and plastic component production, vacuum and rim casting, design services.
IMIRP- offers SLA, SLS, rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, Birmingham, UK
INCS Incoperates STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA)-5000, 7000 and Viper si2 in Kawasaki City, Japan.
Industrial Injection Plastics – Specializing in injection modular molding of small, high specification products.
Industrial Plastic Supplies – Thermoplastic molder offering injection modular molding, machining, and fabrication services.
Infinity Molding & Assembly – Custom injection molding of complex plastic components utilizing high end engineering resins.
Initial- Design and product development company in France. CAD software Pro/E and CATIA. 3D digitising and reverse engineering. Rapid prototyping.
Initial- services in rapid prototyping, reverse engineering and product development, operates SLA 5000 and EOS 400SX machines, ABS FDM, vacuum casting and machining, Seynod, France
Inman Molding & Manufacturing Inc.- Manufacturing services include injection, inset and blow molding of olefins and other thermo sets up to 30 oz shot size.
Innov8es – rapid prototyping services for the plastic industry, operates Eden 500 machine for prototyping, operates in Telford, United Kingdom.
Innovate3- product design, development consultants, also rapid prototyping services, SLA, SLS, vacuum casting, Suffolk, UK
Innovative CAD Technologies – Offers CAD, rapid prototyping and precious metal casting, taking a rough sketch, photograph or concept to reality in just a few days.
In’Tech Industries Incoperates 7 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) machines (including ViperPro) in Ramsey, Minnesota.
InterPRO Rapid Technologiesoperates 3 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250 and an Actua 2100 in Deep River, Connecticut.
Ionic Models- Aluminum castings, molds and patterns produced by CNC router or 3D printer. Also Offers architectural scale models through leading-edge 3D printing.
IPEC – International Professional Engineering Consultancy – Prototyping for Manufacturing from highly qualified PhD engineers with worldwide recognition Quality design-assessment
Ironwood Plastics, Inc.- Custom injection molder of close tolerance plastic components. Specializing in Insert and Continuous Molding.
Iten Industries – Plastic injection modular molding of high performance composites for electrical, thermal and mechanical properties for electronic, marine, automotive and appliance markets.
ITP Molding- Custom injection modular molder of products for a wide range of industries, specializing in insert, modular, and gear molding.
J L Plastic Molding – Plastic and silicone injection modular molder with medical, electrical, filtration, and consumer goods experience.
J.H. May Limited- Offering CNC machining, vac casting, RIM moulding, presentation models and rapid prototyping.
Jacobs Associates, LLCoperates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 2000 machine in Newington, Connecticut.
Jard Inc.Offers 3D printing services using a ZCorp printer in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Javelin 3D LLC- Offers FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM), LOM and 3D Printing services in Salt Lake City, Utah.
JB Ventures BV- rapid prototyping services for plastic, prototyping technology FDM for plastic prototypes and lasercursing for metal prototypes, Nijverdal, The Netherlands (site in Dutch) operates an M3 Linear LaserCUSING, an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) Titan and a ThermoJet.
Jein Plastic – Custom modular molding of plastic products for sports, automotive, packaging, toys and industrial applications.
JH May- part of Thompson Precision, specializes in model making, prototyping, CNC machining, offers SLA, SLS, FDM, Ongar, Essex, UK
JIP: Joaillerie Industrie Production – French firm offering high end CAD, rapid prototyping, investment casting and finishing for jewelry and medical prosthetics prototyping.
Jones Plastics Technology – Precision injection molding, plastic design consulting, modular mold design and construction.
JP Patternoperates a FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 1650 in Butler, Wisconsin.
JP Products – Injection molder of instrument components and instrument pointers for a wide range of applications. In-house modular mold making.
Jubilee Plastics SDN.BHD - Malaysia based Plastic injection molding, mold making, secondary process, and assembly.
JVP Limited - Design firm providing a variety of services for rapid prototype and production needs. Services include design of products, precision tooling, fixtures and complete assemblies.
K J Thermosets- Thermoset plastic injection modular molding.
K P Plastics – Custom plastic injection modular molder with in-house tool room and design. Provides pad printing, hot foil blocking and assembly.
K2 Plastics, Inc. – Manufactures precision plastic gears, pulleys and bushings since 1981.
Kaiser 3D- Provider of high resolution rapid prototype 3D models in hard acrylics, flexible acrylics and flexible rubbers using PolyJet 3D printers.
KAM Industries – Injection modular molder with presses ranging from 35 to 310 tons in a 70,000 square foot facility. QS9000 certified.
Kamek- Custom injection modular molder specialized in precision molding and micromolding for the electronic connector, optoelectric, scientific and computer industries.
Kaysun Corporation – Specializes in close-tolerance injection modular molding of engineering resins in the 35-500 ton range. Offers secondary and assembly operations.
KB Plastics- KB Plastics specializes in injection moulding and is part of the Epwin Group of companies. Based in Birmingham , UK.
Key3D- Rapid prototyping services using Z-corp 3D Printing. Online quoting and ordering available.
Keystone 3D Technical ServicesOffers FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) services in Thorsby, Alberta, Canada.
King Can Corporation- Plastic injection modular molder of camera, automobile, computer peripherals and subassembly units.
KJK Plastics- Precision injection modular molding in fluoropolymers for the electronic, chemical, medical and automotive industries.
Koenders Manufacturing 1997 Ltd. – Manufacturer of plastic molded sheds and portable toilets for recreation and construction industry.
Kord Custom Modular Molding – Injection modular molded products of high precision.
Kriewall Enterprises- Automotive, medical, and furniture prototypes. Painting, laser, cnc, and shortrun production.
Kyowa America- Precision custom injection modular molding.
Kyzer Plastics- Specializing in small tonnage injection modular molding.
Lacey Manufacturing Inc - Design, develop, and manufacture prototypes and test systems for distributed power, transportation and industrial applications.
LAE Technologies- Offers rapid prototyping services, including selective laser sintering SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), Stereolithography (SLA), FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM), cast urethane and rapid tooling.
Lajoinie-Fonderieoperates 2 ModelMakers in Saint Firmin des Pres, France. Site is in French.
Laser Modeling- full service provider for rapid prototyping, prototyping techniques like solid modeling, SLA, RTV silicone rubber molding, Schaumburg, IL. Also, offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) services in Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Laser Prototypes Europe- STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), Vacuum Casting, CNC, RIM. Complete Rapid Prototyping Service
Laser ReproductionsOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) services in Gahanna, Ohio.
LB Jewelry Design, Inc. – Offers jewelry design, rapid prototyping and fabrication services.
LCS Precision Molding – Plastic injection modular molding specializing in window and door, appliance, electronics, and automotive industry applications.
Leco Plastics – Manufactures injection modular molded thermoplastic parts from flexible or rigid plastics.
Lesmart – A leading toy prototype manufacturer. A wide range of customized gifts, figurines and products made of resin.
Letoplast – Injection molding, painting and sub-assembling for vision, sound and automotive parts, based in Czech Republic
Leyshon Miller Industriesoperates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 1600 and an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 1650 in Cambridge, Ohio.
Line By Line Design Inc.operates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 350 in East Aurora, New York.
LM Group – Manufacturer of complex injection modular molded plastic products in different textured surfaces and custom blended colors.
Lock Way Plastics – Injection modular molders of precision plastic parts for the construction, electronics, computer, medical, and leisure industries.
Lorentson Manufacturing – Plastic injection modular molded parts.
Lph a.s. – Supplies prototyping mould design and manufacturing injection moulding of plastic parts assembly, printing, welding. Based in Slovak Republic.
Lumelite Plastics – Custom injection modular molder specializing in parts produced from engineering grade thermoplastic polymers.
Luxform Rapid Prototyping Co.Offers SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services using a EOS P-380 machine in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
M2 Systemsoperates Invision si2 3D printers, Envisiontec’s Perfactory, and Solidscape’s RTM system in New Britain, Connecticut.
Mack Molding Company – Offers custom injection modular molding, manufacturing, assembly, paint, and fab capabilities.
Mack Prototype Inc- Offers full service Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling. Offers Engineering models, CNC machining and low volume molding of plastic parts. Injection mold small to medium. Custom painting, Catalyzed painting, EMI/RFI painting and Silkscreen.
Main Plastics- Injection modular molding for virtually any plastic material from elastomers to engineered resins.
Majors Plastics – Custom injection molding of engineering and commodity grade resins with secondary processing capabilities which include pad printing, ultrasonic welding, heat staking, assembly and specialized packaging.
Makuta Technics- Specializes in precision modular micro molding of single-shot, multi-shot, multi-material and thin-wall plastic parts in standard and engineering grade resins.
Malcolm Nicholls- services in rapid prototyping, prototyping techniques including SLA and SLS, HIQ SinterStation for SLS, Warwickshire, UK. Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) (SLA 5000 and Viper) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) (HiQ Sinterstation) services.
Mamco Molding – Producer of plastic injection molding, custom plastic molding, and custom plastic molding components. Based in Oneonta, NY USA.
Manar – Manufactures custom modular injection molded plastic parts and finished assemblies using gas-assist technologies.
Manitowoc Prototypes, Inc.Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Manufacturing Engineering Centerat Cardiff University in Wales, United Kingdom Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) and 3D printing services for rapid prototyping and micro/nanofabrication, ISO 9001 accredited.
Maple Valley Plastics LLC – Plastic injection molding company based in Michigan.
Mareco- rapid prototyping services for plastic and metal prototypes, prototyping techniques used are machining, SLS and injection molding, Venlo, The Netherlands
Marisa Industries Inc.operates STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250 and 500 equipment in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
MarMax- Offers 3D CAD services, rapid prototyping through Stereolithography (SLA) and laser sintering, small series in vacuum casting, reverse engineering with anthropomorhic arm and optical scanner.
Martello- Dorset, UK company providing rapid SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) and STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) prototypes and plastic vacuum castings using their unique Thin-Rim polyurethane resins.
Masrac – Manufacturers nursery supplies, specialising in injection modular molded and pressure formed plastic containers.
Mastars Industrial Co.,Ltd- An integrated OEM company covering tooling, injection molding, die casting and prototyping with CNC machined manufacturing. Company profile and details of services and products. Located in China.
Master Piece Modeling Ltd.operates Solidscape 3D modeling systems in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Mastercraft Companies - Design and fabrication of injection molds and the molding of precision plastic components. Based in Phoenix, AZ,USA.
Mastermolding- Custom injection molder of engineered resins. ISO 9002 certified, QS 9000 compliant.
Materialise- Offers rapid prototyping and low volume production services including Stereolithography (SLA), laser sintering, fused deposition modelling, polyjet and VC services. 24 hour RP service inEurope and online quoting available. Also, 3D printing and FDM, services in rapid manufacturing for medical models, online quoting system, Leuven, Belgium
Matrix Tooling, Inc. – Specialists in 3-D mold design and plastic injection molding for the medical industry and other mission-critical applications.
MBI Plastic – Plastic injection modular molding for the electronics and electrical appliances industries, from common and engineered resins. Design and prototyping assistance.
McCasland Design Inc.Offers FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) services in Garland, Texas.
McLellan Engineering Inc. - Design consultants for a wide range of manufacturing technologies, including injection-molded plastics, progressive die formed sheet metal, die cut labels, and mechanical engineering support for surface-mounted printed circuit boards.
MCP HEK GmbH – Metals and alloys, chemicals, tooling technologies, and medicals. Companies in England, Germany, USA, Italy, France, Spain, Belarus. Agencies in 22 countries.
MDF Tool Corp.operates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250 and an Actua 2100 in Cleveland, Ohio.
MEGA Corporation- Plastic injection molding, design, development, prototyping, assembly, ultrasonic welding, product packaging and fulfillment services.JIT, CAD, CAE, SQC, SPC.Based in Schaumburg, Illinois USA
Merlin Alltec Mold Making – Plastic injection modular molds from concept to completed product.
Met-L-Flo Inc.Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) services in St. Charles, Illinois.
Metro Plastics Technologies – Custom injection modular molder with molding machines from 60 to 750 ton.
Metro Rapid Prototyping- Offering rapid prototyping services to create sample parts before production. Services include Stereolithography (SLA), SLA prototyping, urethane castings, and extrusion profiles.
Metromold – Full service modular plastic molding from concept to production.
Metropolis Designoperates an SLA-250/30A and an Objet Eden 333 in North Salt Lake, Utah.
MH Tools- rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, offers SLA modeling, CNC machining, vacuum casting, model finishing, England, UK
MI Group – Precision injection modular molding of plastic parts.
Micro Production Techniques – Instrument making service specializing in the design, prototyping and tooling of small precision mechanisms.
Micronics Technologies Inc.operates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 2000 and an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) Quantum/Maxum machine in Glencoe, Minnesotta.
Microphoto Inc. – Manufacturer of prototype metal blanks and formed parts through photochemical etching and machining.
Midgard – Custom engineered injection modular molded solutions over a broad range of industries.
Mikrotech – Specializes in custom design of micro molded, micro machined components and assemblies for the medical, electronic and automotive industries. Based in Kenosha, WI USA.
Mississippi Polymer InstituteOffers SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services on a Sinterstation 2000 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Model Labs- Rapid prototyping and architectural model-making company. Online quoting and ordering with no minimum order.
Model-Easeoperates a FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) Prodigy Plus machine in Cherry Creek, New York.
Modellistica Prototipos Rapidosoperates a Solidscape T66 in Barueri, Brazil. Site is in Portuguese.
Modellteknik- specialized in CAD/CAM and mold production, provides services in mock up technology, ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certified, operates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 1600 in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Site is in Swedish.
Modelvision Inc – The highest quality prototype models for all your design and presentation needs.
Moeller Design – Rapid Prototyping – Rapid production prototyping and tooling business, available to help build your industrial models, molds and prototypes.
Mold and Machine Company, Inc. – Manufacturer of plastic injection molds and tooling for structural foam, compression, and blow molds.
MoldPro – Thermoplastic injection molding, reverse engineering, mold design, modular tool construction and testing.
Moldtronics- Custom plastic modular molder specializing in custom insert, thermoplastic and thermoset molding.
Montrose Molders – Custom injection molding of all types of plastics; multiple plants short or long runs, in house tooling and mold design.
Morris Technologiesdoes STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) (SLA-250, SLA-500, SLA-7000, Viper) and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (EOS M-series equipment) in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mor-TechOffers SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
MOS Plastics – Precision injected modular molded parts and assemblies for electronic, medical, pharmaceutical, and allied industries.
Moss Modular Plastics – Manufactures a range of custom plastic injection modular moulded products for the lighting and food packaging industries.
Mountain Mold & Die, Inc. – Custom injection molder of thermoplastic resins with mold design, mold construction and repair, presses ranging from 35 to 230 tons.
MPM- representative of Solidscape Corp., rapid prototyping services for jewelry industry, Tel Aviv, Israel
MPMOnline – Manufacturers of fully machined prototypes, prototype castings and machining, and metal, wood, or plastic tooling for both the plastic and foundry industries.
MPR Plastics, Inc. - Illinois based precision injection molding and assemblies company.
Multistation – resells new, used machines for rapid prototyping, France
Mydea Technologies Corporation – Product development and rapid prototyping firm in Orlando, Florida.
Naiad Plastics – Plastic injection modular molding engineers and toolmakers.
National Molding- Manufacturer of plastic injection modular molding products using the patented Unimold process.
Naval Air Warfare Centerdoes LOM and FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) at their Weapons Division in China Lake, California.
nCore Inc- Engineering company offering manufacturing services, rapid prototyping and tooling, and product development, also does SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
NECO, Inc.operates a Genisys 3d printer in Denver, Colorado.
Nepean Rubber – Molding rubber and plastic components, rubber compounding and mixing, plastic injection molding, integrated components. Australia based.
New England Molders, Inc. – Thermoplastic materials processed by vertical modular molding capabilities.
New Star Int’l Group Industrial Limited- HONG KONG NEW STAR INT’L GROUP INDUSTRIAL LIMITED China based supplier of products from the mold design to plastic injection and mold making.
Ning Bo JiangBei SenDa Plastic Products Factory – Professional plastic products manufacturer based in PRC.
Noble Plastics – Specializes in injection molding, decorating, assembly, and contract manufacturing services.
Nolato- offers SLS rapid prototypes, Sweden (site in Sweden)
Northeast Plastics – Custom injection molding and in-house modular tooling.
Northern Lights Technology Centerat the University of Minnesota - Duluth operates a Viper SLA, a Titan FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM), a Vanguard si2 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), and ZCorp’s 510 Spectrum and 810 3D Printers.
Nortic – Custom injection modular molding of plastic spools.
Nova Product Development Services – Offers rapid prototyping services in a wide range of new technologies, producing a variety of models using 3D solid or fully surfaced CAD design data.
Nuhill Technologies, Inc.operates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 3500 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
O’Brien Plastics- Experts in custom plastic technologies and rapid protoyping tooling.
O’Brien Plastics – Offers plastic modular tooling, injection modular molding and design technology. New Zealand based, supplying to customers around the world.
Ocean Divers- Custom OEM plastic and silicone injection modular molders. Also, mold design, and assembly services. Capacity 50-150 tons.
Ogle- offers rapid prototypes, models, SLA, SLS, vacuum casted parts, also finishing services, Hertfordshire, UK. Also, Ogle Models and PrototypesOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), and Thermojet services in Letchworth, United Kingdom.
Omega Plastics and Tooling - UK company offering rapid tooling and plastic injection moulding, specialising in rapid prototype tooling. Describes their services and capabilities.
OMP UK - UK based modeling and design company specializing in rapid prototyping and model making.
Oplast Injection Molding – Offering complete solutions from 3D volume design and engineering to samples, injection modular molds, and finished products.
OPS – Open Partnership Solutions – Plastic injection tooling and moulding. Offer expertise on component design, tool design and moulding solutions.
Pacific Injection Modular Molding – Manufactures plastic totes, crates and containers for use in agricultural business and industrial business.
Paladin Prototypes- Offers rapid prototyping and 3D printing services, including fused deposition modeling and Stereolithography (SLA). Specializing in mechanical and architectural models.
Paradigm Development Group, Inc.- Offering STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), CNC, sculpture, design, CAD, RTV and epoxy tooling, prototype and short run production RIM urethane casting. Specializing in plastic injection consumer goods.
Paradigm Engineering Inc.operates FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 1600 and 1650 machines in Tempe, Arizona.
Paragon Molding – Plastic injection modular molding in a variety of materials and resins.
Paragon Rapid Technologies- product development services, SLA, silicon tooling, vacuum casting, offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services inDarlington, United Kingdom.
Paramount Industries, Inc.- Offers rapid prototyping, Stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), rapid tooling, product design and development, and manufacturing services.
Parkway Products- Molder of engineered plastic and elastomeric materials, methods include modular injection, transfer, compression, and open cast molding.
Partridge Plastics – Produces technical modular moldings of special materials. Close tolerance wall thickness, surface finish, and shrinkage.
PD Models- rapid prototyping, model making services, offers SLA, vacuum casting, tool making, Hertford, UK
PDR- suppliers of medical models, offers SLA, Thermojet, LOM techniques, Cardiff, UK
PDS- provides rapid prototyping service, offers SLA, SLS, FDM prototypes, Sweden (site in Swedish)
PDS Enterprise Inc: Cool Prototyping – Offers product design services including rapid prototyping, molding and product manufacturing.
PEEK Tubing – Offering PEEK tubing with heat, water and chemical resistance and low levels of wear particles.
Peliton Plastics Group – Custom injection modular molder specializing in consumer products for outdoor applications, agricultural and pest control products.
Penn Plastics, – Full service custom injection modular molding and contract manufacturing, including part design and in-house modular tooling.
Pennicook Davison Pty. LTD. – Australian based plastics manufacturer specializing in thermoplastics, injection modular molding and toolmaking.
Penta Pattern and Model Ltd.- UK specialist manufacturers of prototype and pre-production tooling, moulds, models, gauges, jigs, fixtures and RIM moulded plastic components. Describes their services and capabilities.
Pentech Moulding Company - UK based plastic molding and tool making services.
Peridot, Inc.Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services and operates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 2000 and a LOM 2030 inHoagland, Indiana.
Permay Prototypes & Composites, Inc.- Providers full service modeling, CNC machining, inserting, painting, sub-assembly, inspection, and packaging. From silicone rubber molds to CNC machined aluminum injection molds.
PFI – Plastic injection modular molding company. Specializes in the manufacture of close tolerance plastic parts, components and assemblies.
Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologiesoperates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250 and an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 2000 in Gilbert, Arizona.
Phoenix Proto Technologies – Rapid injection molded plastic prototype parts from aluminum molds with no design limitations and fast turnaround.
Piller Plastics – Injection modular molded plastic components from a range of polymers. Process capabilities range from 1oz. to 179 ounces, presses up to 1000 tons.
Pinnacle Technologiesoperates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 500 in Center Line, Michigan. They also have a plant in Anderson, South Carolina.
Pioneer Plastics, Inc.- Plastic injection molding, custom molding, service molding. Tool design, building and maintenance. Manufacturer of clear plastic containers and display cases. Based in Dixon, KYUSA.
Pittsfield Plastics Engineering – Manufacturers of injection modular molding plastic parts. Offers in-house modular tooling design assistance.
PK Models – model making service, 3D printing for rapid prototypes, models, Czech Republic (site in Czech)
Plastech Manufacturing – Straight modular machining of plastics and molded-rubber capabilities.
Plastic Concepts- Provides proprietary modular injection molding.
Plastic Engineering- offers SLA, LOM based prototyping services, Sweden (site in Swedish)
Plastic Engineering – Precision injection modular molder of thermoplastics for all industries.
Plastic Experts – Injection modular molded products and mold design.
Plastic Injection Command – Precision modular machined medical components.
Plastic Injection Mold Maker – Plastic injection mold making for air filter net, industrial and common plastic, plastic components, 3C products and other plastic accessories. Based in Taiwan.
Plastic Molded Concepts Inc.- Wisconsin based plastic molder offering pre and post molding services.
Plastics And Concepts – Custom injection modular molder specializing in complex tight tolerance parts molded from engineering resins and with inserts. Offer tooling design.
Plastiform – Manufacturer of plastic components and assemblies utilizing State-of-the-Art injection molding technology. Based in Miami Florida.
Plastipro Canada – Plastic injection custom parts and modular mold making.
Plasti-world – Injection modular molders of plastic products for apparel, hosiery, packaging, toy, beverage, and retail industries.
Plast-O-Matic- Plastic injection modular molded and machined thermoplastics for corrosive and ultrapure liquids.
Plunkett Associates – Offers rapid prototyping, consultancy services, and low volume production of a range of plastic, metal, clear or flexible parts.
PMW Designs- services in rapid prototyping, 3D visualization, offers FDM based ABS plastic prototypes, also industrial design, Cardiff, UK
Point Click Part – Engineering solutions for die cast, die cast components, pressure die castings injection moulding and prototyping.
Polymer Modular Molding – Modular molding for the polymer industry.
Polytec Industries – Custom injection modular molding company, tooled for large part, high volume projects.
Poly-Tek – Offers custom modular molding of rubber, plastic and polyurethane for the automotive, agricultural, materials handling, mining and manufacturing industries.
Polyurethane Modular Molding- Offering polyurethane molding and reaction injection modular molding.
Popper & Sons – Rapid prototype specialists for medical and laboratory components: Medical devices, lab automation needles and probes. Also machining for above industries.
PPE: Custom Molded Plastic Parts – Services offered include product design, rapid prototyping, mold design and construction and custom molded products.
Precision Castparts Corporationof Portland, Oregon operates 2 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 7000 machines.
Precision Mold Technologies, Inc.- Company in Miami, Florida, USA offering a CNC and EDM machine shop specializing in metal fabrication, prototypes, surgical prototypes and medical instruments.
Precision Parts Technologies Co. – Prototyping and parts in Asia, facilities to make 2D drawings, plus molds and dies from CAD files. Many type of castings machined parts, stampings, plastic-injection and assemblies thereof.
Precision Technologies Inc.does STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), and LOM services in Franklin, Pennsylvania.
Premier Design & Manufacturing Companydoes STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) in St. Charles, Missouri.
Premier Plastic Parts – Injection modular molding, component design, producing high and low volume parts.
Premold Corp – Custom production of complex parts per reaction injection modular molding process.
PreMould AB- offers mainly rapid tooling, also rapid prototyping, operates Deckel Maho DMU 60 T, Sweden
Prim Technology, LLC – Offers custom manufacturing services, including mold making, injection molding, stamping, casting, machining, and assembling.
Print to 3Doperates a Dimension FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) machine in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania.
Pro Machine & Design – A small, part time machining operation dedicated to helping inventors design and build prototypes and automation equipment.
Product Design Partners, Inc.operates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 1650 in Concord, California.
Proform AG- rapid prototyping service bureau, offers SLA, micro SLA, metal, vacuum casting, also rapid tooling, Switzerland does STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) in Marly, Switzerland. Site in French and German.
Progressive Plastics – Presses from 40 – 375 tons with a total shot weight from 2.2 oz. to 48 oz. Designed to handle the most stringent engineered resins.
Promau Rapid Product Developmentoperates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250 and EOSINT P350 (SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS)) in Cameri, Italy.
ProTECH Engineering and Manufacturing, Incoperates a FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 2000 machine in Britton, South Dakota.
Proto Direct- 3D rapid prototyping and design services. Services offered include rapid plastic parts and vacuum forming, SolidWorks CAD and 3D software modeling, molds and plastic parts creation, and complete invention design and manufacturing assistance.
Proto Form – South African company using 3D printing technology to provide rapid prototype models for design and presentation needs.
Proto Technologies, Inc.operates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 500 in Spokane, Washington.
Proto3000 – Works with clients who need a prototype model of their idea or concept before it goes into production. Services offered include 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, product development, reverse engineering and model finishing.
ProtoCAM- Rapid manufacturing service provider supplying Stereolithography (SLA) prototypes, RTV molding and urethane castings, investment casting patterns and rapid injection molding services.
Protocase Incorporated – We manufacture customized enclosures, mechanical mounting fixtures, rubber gaskets, affordable prices, fast turn around.We specialize in low volume
Protogenicoperates STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250, 350, 500 and Viper si2 machines and an Invision si2 3D Printer in Westminster, Colorado.
Protometaloperates a STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 5000 and a Sinterstation 2500+ SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) machine in LeMans, France. Site is in French.
Protomold – Specializing in rapid injection molding, prototype injection molding, plastic injection molding, custom injection molding and injection molding prototypes
ProtoSource Product Developmentoperates an Invision SR 3D printer in Milton, Ontario, Canada.
Protosys Technologies Limitedoperates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 1650 in Mumbai (Bombay), India.
Protosys technologies Private Ltd – Offers a variety of rapid prototyping and tooling techniques .
Prototal AB- rapid prototyping, rapid tooling service bureau, operates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250, an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 500 and a 3D ThermoJet Printer in Huskvarna,Sweden. Site is in Swedish.
ProtoTech Engineering, Inc.operates 5 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) machines in Willowbrook, Illinois.
Prototek Manufacturing Company – Rapid prototyping of precision sheet metal and machined products. Offers details of the facilities and capabilities, with a video and a gallery.
Prototek, Inc.,- Fabricates products from Exotic and Specialty Materials such as Elastomers and Composites.
Prototier-1 Inc. – ISO-9001 registered company offering prototypes, assemblies and short run services.
Prototype Cast Manufacturing – We provide prototype parts within three weeks fully complete. We use aluminum, magnesium and zinc alloy. We have a full machining operation. Machine prototype’s from billet material.
Prototype parts- rapid prototyping full service provider, SLA, SLS, FDM, vacuum casting, RIM molding, Kent, UK
Prototype Pros, Fast, quality guaranteed, we do it all, rapid prototyping full service provider. SLA, SLS, FDM, etc. etc. etc.
Prototype Projects, Ltd.operates Viper STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and Titan FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) machines in Royston, United Kingdom.
Prototype Solutions Ltd.- Prototype model makers, providing cnc machining, vacuum casting, product model making and spray finishing services to a worldwide market.
Prototypes Plusoperates a Sony 9000D and multiple STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250s in Menlo Park, California.
Provel s.r.l- rapid prototyping and tooling for plastic and metal, reverse engineering, wax technology, offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) (SLA 5000, Stereos MAX 600, Stereos Desktop 250) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) (EOS P 350, P 360 and P 380) services in Turin, Italy.
PTA Corporation – Plastic injection modular molding and mold making.
Push Power Enterprise – Plastic injection modular molding factory.
Putnam Precision Molding – Specializes in custom injection modular molding of close tolerance engineered resins of mechanical drive components.
Q DimensionOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) (Viper Pro), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) (Sinterstation HiQ), and 3D Printing (ZCorp Spectrum Z510) in River Heights, Utah.
QPM Industries – Injection modular molding of parts for motorcycle, automobile, electronic, and household wares.
Quadra Tek- Plastic moldings, injection molding, custom molding, insert molding, modular molding, modular tooling, and thermosets.
Quality Plastics, Inc., – Custom injection modular molding of a range of plastic components from engineered to commodity thermoplastics. Based in Austell, GA USA.
Quasar Industries- Design, manufacture, and distribution of advanced rapid metal prototypes. Services also include laser cutting, welding, and drilling; EDM; precision metal stamping; virtual stamping analysis.
Queplast Injection – Precision modular molding and micro-injection for communications, electronics, computers, electricity and optics.
Quick Tools – provides mould for plastic components, services in 3D modeling, rapid prototyping, digital moulds, injection molding, Belgium
QuickParts – Offer rapid prototypes and injection molded plastic parts.
R&D Design Engineeringdoes STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) in Corona, California.
R&D Prototype- a division of R&D Tool, operates a Viper SLA machine in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Rainford Models Ltd. – A small team of professional model makers for architects, industrial designers, photographers and advertising agencies.
Ralph S. Alberts Co., Inc.Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and LOM services in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.
Rapid Conceptsoperates a ZCorp Z310 3D printer in Melbourne, Australia.
Rapid Innovative Solution & Engineering (RISE)- Offers services in the rapid prototyping field, low volume manufacturing, and rapid CNC field. Free samples available upon request.
Rapid Processing Solutions, Inc.operates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250 and an SLA 500 in Wichita, Kansas.
Rapid Product Development Group – A global design and manufacturing company. Offers design and engineering, rapid prototyping, tooling (rapid, bridge and production), production (injection molding, stampings, die casting and sheet metal) and contract manufacturing.
Rapid Product Solutions, Inc.Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) services in Oxnard, California.
Rapid Prototype Co., Inc.- Bureau offering SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM), Silicone Tooling, Cast Urethane Parts, and design and engineering services.
Rapid Prototype Inc.Offers FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) services in Eldersburg, Maryland.
Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling Centeroperates an EOSINT M250 Xtended DMLS machine in Hrastnik, Slovenia.
Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling Laboratory- Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling services using a Sinterstation (Volume: 12″ x 11″ x 17″, Material: Duraform PA, Minimum feature size: 0.02″, Tolerance: ± .005″.
Rapid Prototyping Center Ltd.operates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA)-500 and an SLA 5000 in Kiiminki, Finland.
Rapid Prototyping Corporation- Offering Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Value/Reverse Engineering, Engineering Research, Part Design, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS)
Rapid Solutions- A rapid prototyping provider specializing in taking your concept to finished part in the shortest time possible. We use technologies like STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and rapid tooling.
Rapid ToolOffers SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services in Boulder, Colorado.
Rapidform RCA- offers prototyping, manufacturing services, operates ZCorp 3D printer, FDM, SLA prototyping techniques, also EBM, London, UK
RapidProtoCasting Inc.operates a Solidscape Modelmaker II in Vancouver, Washington.
Rapidprototyping.deoperates STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA)-7000, Sinterstation Pro SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) 230, and FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 200mc machines in Arnsberg, Germany.
Rapitypes- rapid prototyping, tooling services, specialized in FEA, FMEA, mold analysis, also CNC machining, investment casting. Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services in Leicester, United Kingdom.
RapProSolof Moscow, Russia operates an EOSINT P 385 laser sintering machine.
Ravi Plastic – Injection modular molding components for textile, automobile, surgical, pharmaceutical, agriculture, appliances, electrical and electronic.
RC Molding Incorporated- Custom injection molding of plastics. Operqating on a multi-shift basis with machine sizes from 40 to 310 tons, screw sizes range from 2 to 30 oz.
React- provides SLA rapid prototypes, Thermojet wax models, also injection mold analysis, reverse engineering, South Yorkshire, UK
Realize, Inc.Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) services in Fishers, Indiana.
Rebling Plastics- Custom plastic injection molding of thermoplastic and thermoset materials.
RedEye- Offers rapid prototyping, rapid manufacturing and direct digital manufacturing using Stratasys FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) technology.
RedEye RPMis Stratasys’ provider offering FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) and PolyJet services in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Render ABS PrototypesOffers FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) services in Rosario, Argentina.
Rex Plastics- Plastic injection molding of custom parts for OEMs. Also mold making, insert molding, over molding, 2-shot molding, pad printing and assembly.
Rite Tech Industries, Inc. – Turn key global sourcing solutions for plastic components and assemblies in the plastic molding industry.
RJM Rapid PrototypingOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) (Viper si2) and 3D printing (3D Systems Thermojet) in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
RLR International, Inc. – Injection molding of produce plastic hangars, and plastic collapsible crates.
Robert PD Frost & Co Ltd - UK based Plastic Injection Moulders and Toolmakers Specialising in prototype and development plastic Injection Mouldings and Mould Tools.
Robin Industries – Injection modular molding and liquid injection molding of engineered products for automotive, appliance, health care and industrial products.
RobotMech- rapid prototyping service bureau, offers SLA, SLS, vacuum casting, Koblach, Austria
Robotmech Stossl Gmbhdoes STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) in Koblach, Austria.
Robtecis equipped with 2-SLA 250s, 1 SLA5000, 2 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) 2000, 1 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) Vangard and 1 InVision MultiJetModeler. Headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil with offices in Montevideo, Uruguay, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Site is in Portuguese.
Roto Speed Moulding Sdn. Bhd. (RSM) – Malaysian based plastic molder focus on plastic thermal insulated boxes mainly for fishing, food storage, wet-wholesale and retail markets.
Roush Industriesoperates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250, an SLA 500, an SLA 5000, an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 1650, and an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 8000 in Livonia, Michigan.
RP InnovationsOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) services in Richardson, Texas.
RP2operates a FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 2000 and a STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA)-250 in Etten-Leur, The Netherlands.
RPC Rapid Prototyping Center Ltd - Finland based company providing a complete service in product development from an idea to final product
RPD- provides service for prototype production, SLA. LOM prototyping, also rapid tooling, investment casting, vacuum casting, Kaptenberg, Austria (site in German)
RPI – Rapid Prototypes Inc.operates 2 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA)-250s and 2 SLA-500s in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada.
RPM – Offers rapid part manufacturing services and rapid prototyping services.
RPM Austin- Manufacturers of Custom CNC Machining quality machined plastic prototypes and appearance models.
RPM Select – Injection molding company offering modular tooling and injection services.
RPM Solutions Australia Pty Ltd- Australian service provider of Selective Laser Sintering and Rapid Prototyping related services.
RPM-Corpoperates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 3000 in Warsaw, Indiana.
RPWax.com – Rapid prototype output and cad design for the jewelry, toy, medical and other industries.
RPWORLD.NET – Rapid prototyping service provider facing to all global clients, offering rapid prototyping and manufacturing service in high quality, low cost, fast delivery.
RPWorld.netof Beijing, China Offers FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM), STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services.
RT-CAD- services in 3D modeling, CNC milling, plastic and metal processing, FDM technology for rapid prototyping, Schalchen, Austria
RT-CAD Gmbhoperates a Stratasys Dimension 3D Printer in Schalchen, Austria. Site is in German.
RTCZ- offers SLS based prototyping services, Czech republic (site in Czech)
Russell Plastics – Injection molding and extrusion of decorative and specification parts for modular plastic production and manufacturing.
Rutland Plastics – Injection molding of plastics, plastics design, assembly and modular post-mold machining.
Santin Engineering Inc.Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) and 3D Printing services in Peabody, Massachusetts.
SANTO Precision Plastic Mould Co.,Ltd. – Manufacturer of high precision plastic injection mold based in Taiwan.
Satellite Modelsoperates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 500 in Mountain View, California.
Savcon Engineering Ltd.- Prototyping, presswork fabrication and assembly services are provided.
Scaled Conceptsoperates a ZCorp Z510 3D printer in Broomfield, Colorado.
Schmit Prototypes, Inc.- Offers full service Rapid Prototyping solutions utilizing STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), CNC, rapid casting in color/texture, RIM, overmolds/water clears, Quick Turn Tooling, short-run production.
SCICON Technologies Corporationoperates a ViperPro SLA, 1 SLA 7000, 2 SLA 5000, 1 SLA 3500, 2 SLA-250s and 1 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) Vanguard in Valencia, California.
Scimitar Prototypingoperates 2 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250 machines in Streamwood, Illinois.
Scottlamps – Injection modular molding specializing in finely detailed components. Producing products in the lighting, musical instrument and electronics areas.
Sealect Custom Injection Molding – Offering injection molding, modular tool and die, packaging, shipping and secondary operations.
Select Manufacturing Services, Inc.Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), and LOM services in Muskegon, Michigan.
Shaily Engineering Plastics Limited – Injection modular molded plastic components for the electronics, electrical, medical, automotive, and telecommunications industries.
Shared Replicators, Inc.operates 2 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 7000 and an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) Titan in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
ShenZhen Well Mold & Plastic Products Co.,Ltd – Plastic injection mold making and injection molding services. China based.
Sherpa Design, Inc.operates a ZCorp 510 printer in Portland, Oregon.
Shree khodiyar Engineering Works – Molding facility in India. High-cavitation mold producer and plastics part designs for electronics,industrial medical parts and writing instruments.
SI Protech Ltd – Provides custom injection moulding and fast prototyping for the plastics and packaging industry.
Sicam CorporationOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) services in Sommerville, New Jersey.
Sierra Pacific Engineering & Productsoperates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250-30 in Carson, California.
SIGMA TCT, Inc.operates a ModelMaker machine in Newport Beach, California.
SigmaPro Engineering – Precision injection molding. Near-single micron tolerance injection molding and assembly.
Simpleware- services include rapid prototyping, operates laser SinterStation, Exeter, UK
Sinthesi Engineering - Italy. Home appliances and automotive rapid prototyping, either specially-built or mass-produced.
Sipa Group – Injection modular molding of automotive, appliance and equipment goods, packaging industry, process and delivery reels and spools.
Sipco Molding Technologies - Design through modular plastic part production for the telecommunications, electronic, medical, automotive, and consumer products industries.
SK-FOTOS, s.r.o. – Injection molding company specializing in indoor + outdoor and professional lighting. Based in Czech Republic.
Smirne Plastic – Specializing in modular injection molding of engineered thermoplastic materials. Offers the benefits of a single-source supplier.
Solid Concepts Inc.of Valencia, California does Stereolithography (SLA) using 3 SLA 250, 8 SLA 500, and 2 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) 2500 machines.
Solid Image 3D Printing operates Stratasys’ Dimension 3D printers in Tarzana, California. 3D printers also available as rental units.
SolidExpress- offers SLA, 3D printing services, online quoting system available, France (site in French)
Solidiform Inc.operates 2 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 7000s and a Viper in Fort Worth, Texas.
Solidmakers – offers 3D printing services for concept models, Switzerland (site in French)
SOS ComponentsOffers FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) and 3D Printing services in Banyo, Queensland, Australia.
Sotopia- Specialists in design, design management, idea generation and concept development. Offers clients new ideas, innovative concepts, clickable demos and prototypes for product development, market research and marketing campaigns.
Sotopia Concepts- Offers 3D printing and rapid prototyping services to fabricate scale models, miniatures, maquette and prototypes. Offers an illustrative video, ‘From concept to reality’.
Sourcing France – rapid prototyping service bureau, France (site in French)
Southwest Quality Molding – Custom injection modular molder of commodity and engineered Plastics. Have capacity in FDA Approved, Chemical Resistant, Glass Filled, Heat Resistant, and other specialty applications.
Southwest Research Institute- Rapid prototyping services using ABS plastic (FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM)).
Sovrin Plastics- Specializing in precision plastic injection modular molding, cleanroom injection molding and micromolding of technically challenging components.
Sparky Prototype- provides rapid prototyping services, functional prototypes by SLS technology, Sofia, Bulgaria
Sparky Prototypeoperates an SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) 2500 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Spartek Modular Plastics – Specializing in insert molding, modular molding, two color, twin injection units, using all types of plastics resins. Machines from 150 tons to 1500 tons.
Specific Surface Corporationof Franklin, Massachusetts uses CeraPrint (a 3D printing derivative technology) to produce functional ceramic and metal filters.
Spectrum 3D, Inc- Offers prototyping, Stereolithography (SLA), clear prototype, RTV, industrial design, clear and art casting for a wide range of industries.
Spro Mold Making – Mold maker and major in plastic injection molding, die casting mold and double plastic injection mold. China based.
Square Deal Technologies- Rapid Prototype CAD/CAE services
Stack Plastics- Custom injection modular molder specializing in engineering thermoplastics and elastomers.
Star Prototype China- Rapid prototyping Stereolithography (SLA) specialists doing SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) prototype, prototyping SLA, prototype cnc, RTV mold and molding urethane in China.
Stellar Plastics – Custom plastic injection molding, assembly services, secondary machining, modular molding, solvent bonding, heat staking, pad printing, and sonic welding and insertion.
Stereolithography (SLA).com- Information regarding Stereolithography (SLA) and solid modeling.
Stratatec- New Zealand, rapid prototyping bureau. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process in ABS. 3D CAD solid modeling.
Styletek – Custom injection molding of plastic hardware, molded and embossed labels, insert molding, modular molding, orthopedic components and inserts.
Suburban Model Inc.Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Summit Plastics – Offers custom injection modular molding, product development, and prototyping.
Superior Plastics – Offering custom injection modular molding, from 28 to 200 ton, 1.5 to 13 oz.
Supertact Plastics Company – Plastic product modular manufacturer.
Sweet Onion Creations- Offers 3D architecture models built from CAD or Google Sketchup files using 3D printing technology. Offers video and information on how 3D printing works for architecture firms and their clients.
Sydsvensk Plast – Manufacturer of industrial plastic modular parts.
Synchtech Taiwan- Rapid prototyping, CNC machining, rapid tooling, injection molding, urethane casting, RTV molding services
SyncTech, Inc.operates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA)-500 in Taipei, Taiwan.
Synergeering Group- Offers rapid manufacturing and rapid prototyping. Large frame LS machines can produce Nylon-GF, Titanium alloy EBM, plastic and metal parts, prototypes, niche series production and reverse engineering.
Syscae- services include SLS prototyping, silicone molding, Czech Republic(site in Czech)
T.T. Audio Plastics – Injection molders and tool makers, specializing in the development, design, modular molding and assembly of plastics parts for the audio and television industries.
Tangible ExpressOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) (Viper Pro and HR), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) (Sinterstation HiQ) and FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) (Dimension) services in Springville, Utah.
Tech Inc- Specializing in Stereolithography (SLA) product development and rapid prototyping services like laser scanning and RTV molding.
TECH Inc.operates 2 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) (3500 & 5000) in Perkins, Oklahoma.
Tech Plastic – Plastic injection, modular molding, and compression molded components for the automobile, electrical and cosmetic industries.
Tech Tool – Specializes in injection molded plastics including: complex molded plastics, insert molded plastics, plastics assembly, custom molding, modular molding and precision molded plastic components.
Tech Tool & Mold – Manufacturer of precision tooling and custom injection modular molded components for a diverse group of industries from engineering plastic polymers.
Technical Molded Products – Specializes in plastic injection molding, insert molding, sonic welding, modular molding,secondary assembly, specialized testing, blister and other types of packaging.
Technical Plast srl – Manufactures injection moulds and provides injection moulding services. Italy based.
Technimark – Three divisions serving packaging products, electronics, automotive, power tools, consumer products, furniture, textiles markets. Also, standard products.
Technology Design LLC – Plastics manufacturer and product development company Based in Springville, Utah.
Tecnostamp Europa Spa – Injection plastic modular molding, mold construction, finishing and assembly operation in one plant.
Tecoplast PM Slovakia – Production of plastics on the basis of quality materials by molding injection, insert molding and assembly operations.
Temponic A/S- offers rapid prototyping services, aluminum, zinc, magnesium castings, processes like Tempoform, Tempocast RPM, Skive, Denmark
Tessy Plastics- Plastic injection molding, two-shot molding, modular molding, overmolding and insert molding.
Texsys, Ltd.Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services in 3D design and prototyping services, SLA, SLS, RIM and metal casting, Gateshead, UK
The Automotive Design Centerat Northern Ireland’s Technical Center in Belfast uses an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250 and an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 1600.
The Prototyper, Inc – 3D design, rapid prototypes, cast and cut tooling for injection, blow, vacuum formed, fiberglass, iron, steel, aluminum, sand casting, plaster casting, v-process, and investment casting.
The Technology Houseoperates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 500 in Solon, Ohio.
Theme Bins International – Plastic injection modular molded custom litter bins and secure cycle lockers, for commercial and institutional applications.
Thomas Dudley – Plastic injection modular molders of cisterns in high impact polystyrene and black hard resin bonded rubber together.
Time- rapid prototyping service bureau, offers SLA, vacuum casting, RIM molding, metal casting, Kent, UK
Tipo – Plastic injection, modular molding, and mold design, manufacture and maintenance.
Toledo Molding & Die Co.operates a STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA)-7000 machine in Toledo, Ohio.
Toledo Prototype LLCoperates a Dimension BST and a ZPrinter 310 in Toledo, Ohio.
Tom Smith Industries – Custom thermoplastic injection molding and modular mold design for industrial, consumer and defense applications.
Tooling Express- Injection modular molder specializing in insert molding.
Total Molding Services – Injection modular molding and contract manufacturing company serves the medical, industrial, commercial industries.
Total Source Molders – Custom injection molder of engineering thermoplastics with in-house tooling, assembly and decorating. ISO certified and located in Iowa, USA.
Toth Mold/Die Inc. – Custom injection molder, mold maker, plastic part design and prototyping.
Trademark Plastics- Custom injection modular molder. Two Certified clean rooms, 10,000 and 100,000, as well as a whiteroom molding area. On-site fully equipped mold making and mold maintenance facility.
Trenton Plastics L.L.C. – We specialize in custom molding and tooling in the plastics industry.
Trexel- Development and commercialization of microcellular foam processing technologies for thermoplastic polymers and the developer and exclusive licensor of the proprietary MuCell modular microcellular foam process.
Tri Town Precision Plastics – Precision custom injection modular molding for automotive, medical, aerospace, communications, defense and general industrial applications.
Triad Plastic Technologies- Offers plastic injection molding, Stereolithography (SLA), and FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) services. Experts at plastic prototyping.
Tricon Industries – Specializes in modular molded products for electrical and electronic applications.
Troy Teknoloji – service providers for 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, vacuum casting technologies, operates a Z301 3D printer in Ankara, Turkey.
TruForm Machine Inc. – An ISO registered precision machine shop located in Jackson, Michigan that specializes in industrial, aerospace, and prototype machining.
Tuthill Plastics Group – A full service molder specializing in custom injection modular molding. Provides support from concept and product development through production and quality control.
TW Plastic molding - China plastic molding factory offering precision Automotive , Computer, Electronics, Pharmaceutical/Medical, and household plastic molding services. Also design and mold making.
Ultracast, Inc.- Offers full-service rapid prototyping, pattern and tool making, casting and machining. Manufactures individual prototypes or low to medium volume production runs. Online quotes available.
Underwood Mold Company – Custom injection modular molder providing a range of services from mold fabrication to injection molding and assembly.
Unicor- Manufacturers of parts using the injection molding process and thermo-plastic resin. Canada based.
Uniplast Pardubice – Injection modular molders.
Unique Model Inc.operates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) 1650 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Unique Molded Products – Produces precision plastic injection modular molded parts.
United Industries, Inc. – Offers rapid prototyping, model casting, and pattern and mold making services.
Uptrend Models Inc.operates an STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) 250-50 in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Urethane Products Industries- Offers specialized manufacturing of elastomeric products and elastomers bonded to metal.
Valla S.A.Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) services in Lyon, France. Site is in French.
Valla SAS- offers SLA based rapid prototyping service, silicone molding, RIM, France (site in French)
Vantron Engineering- Mechanical design and manufacturing engineering company that Offers rapid prototypes in ABS as well as CNC machined prototypes and production runs. Includes high precision parts, miniatures, and complex shapes.
Ven-Tel Plastics - Designs, prototypes and assembles custom and proprietary plastic injection modular molded products.
Venture Plastics – Custom plastic injection modular molder.
Venus Graphics Corp. operates a Z402 3D printer in Verona, Wisconsin.
Versadyne LLCoperates a Viper si2 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) machine in Pine Bush, New York.
Vertex Molding Limited – Plastic injection molding to ISO9001/2000 serving the Automotive, Electrical, Pharmaceutical and leisure industries.
VG Kunststofftechnik GmbhOffers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) (SLA-3500, SLA-7000, Viper si2) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) (Vanguard) services in Chemnitz, Germany. Site is in German.
Victor Plastics – Custom injection modular molding, including as assist, structural foam and counter pressure foam.
Viking Plastics – Custom injection molded components and assemblies for the automotive, industrial, medical, commercial/residential air conditioning, and electronics/telecommunications industries.
Vision Engineering & Prototype Inc.Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services in Horn Lake, Mississippi.
Vista Technologies Home Page- Sheet metal forming prototypes, Stereolithography (SLA), and short run injection molding.
VisualCNC Inc. – Creating precision models and prototypes, design models, machined engineering models, and urethane castings from CAD data.
Vitro Global DesignOffers SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) services in Monterrey, Mexico. Site is in Spanish.
Von-Allmen AG- provides SLA, SLS prototypes, Switzerland
Vortex Metal- Complete Engineering services, Rapid Prototyping, EMI and RFI Shielding.
Vowin – Chinese company specializing in mold making, plastic injection and rapid prototyping for the overseas market.
Wabash Plastics – Manufacturers custom plastic injection molded components and provides assistance by participating in design of custom parts before the modular tool making process.
Warren Plastics, Inc.- Custom injection modular molding. Support from concept to design to moldmaking to final production.
Watertown Plastics- Plastic injection modular molding.
Wax Builder.com – Perfect Wax Patterns, models, waxes for all investment casting, 3D files using Sanders 3D Wax Printers, all industries.
WB Engineering- Florida company offering digital and rapid prototyping solutions and services, and AutoCAD training.
We Care Technology – Custom injection molder manufacturing plastic parts to specification. In house modular mold making capacity.
West Palm Beach Plastics – Fabrication of acrylic windshields, and console covers for the marine industry.
Wheeler Boyce Co. – Rotational molding can be utilized to rapid prototype large hollow plastic parts. Excellent method to quickly produce a low volume of product at a reasonable cost.
Wientjes Plastics – Injection modular molder of industrial plastic products.
Win Industry Co Ltd – Injection molding company specializing in custom plastic and rubber mold making and manufacturing of plastic and rubber products. Based in Shenzhen, China.
W-L Molding Company- Phenolic -Thermoset injection, compression and transfer molding capabilities parts.
Woodland Plastics- Custom injection modular molder of engineered thermoplastic and thermoset materials. Addison, IL USA based
XinFuMind Ltd.of Beijing, China operates an ARCAM S12 EBM machine.
Xpress3D- Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM), and 3DP services available through a fully automated ordering process.
Yineng precision mould(shenzhen)Co.,Ltd – Plastic injection mold maker based in China and ISO9001 certified.
YKI – Full service manufacturer specializing in precision plastic products with in-house modular mold design. ISO 9002 certified.
Yoong Kuang Plastic – Injection modular molding of plastic products including tool boxes, grating, pool and household products.
Yow Jaan Plastic Corporation- Manufacturer of molding, plastic injection modular molding, cellular phone accessories, giftware and printing.
Yuce Rubber Spare Parts – Custom injection modular molding of rubber spare parts for the automotive, agricultural and textile industries.
Zircon Corporation- Thermoplastic and thermoset plastic modular molding, aluminum foundry, engineering, CAD/CAM, short run specialists.

PROTOTYPING CONSULTANTS

A collection of articles on Rapid Prototyping from Cheshire Henbury – a consultancy firm based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom.
Consulting services in the area of RP and CAE are offered in Bielefeld, Germany by Wolff Ingenieurburo.
Ennex Corporationof Los Angeles, California - a technology development company focused exclusively on fabricators.
T.A. Grimm & Associates, Inc. – of Edgewood, Kentucky Offers marketing and industry consulting on Rapid Prototyping technologies.
Wohlers Associates Inc. of Fort Collins, Colorado Offers an annual state of the industry report.
AIMME – Instituto Tecnologico Metalmecanicoin Valencia, Spain operates a Viper si2 STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) machine.
Arizona State University’s PRISM(Partnership for Research In Space Modeling) conducts FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM)-based research in Tempe, Arizona.
Bremen Institute for Industrial Technology in Bremen, Germany.
Case Western Reserve University of Cleveland, Ohio conducts research on CAM-LEM (Computer Aided Manufacturing of Laminated Engineering Materials) and related processes.
Delcam International headquartered in Birmingham, England is a partner in the Computer Aided Rapid Prototyping (CARP) research project.
Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology is developing a rapid metal prototyping system in Germany.
Katholieke Universiteit Leuvendoes research involving STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) and 3D plotting.
Laser Engineered Net Shapingat Sandia National Laboratories.
Rapid Freeze Prototyping – water deposition process in a freeze chamber – a research project conducted by the Virtual & Rapid Prototyping Lab at the University of Missouri, in Rolla, Missouri.
Rapid Thermal Prototyping at Tufts University.
The Laboratory for Manufacturing Systemsat the University of Patras in Patras, Greece conducts research involving STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM), and LOM.
The Metal printing process- under development at SINTEF, Trondheim, Norway.
The New River Community Collegein Dublin, Virginia is equipped with a Dimension BST 3D printer.
The Rapid Manufacturinglaboratory at The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island.
The Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Institute at Georgia Tech.
The Rapid Prototyping Centerat Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin does research involving the STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), LOM and Fused Deposition Modeling FDM processes.
The Rapid Prototyping Centerat the University of Louisville, Kentucky is operates 1 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS)2000 and 1 SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS)2500+.
The Rapid Prototyping Lab at Michigan State Universityoperates an FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM)-1650 machine.
The Rapid Prototyping Laboratory at Stanford University in Stanford, California.
The Research Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Southern Methodist University in Richardson, Texas does research involving welding deposition based rapid prototyping processes.
The Shape Deposition Laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
University of Connecticut at Storrs is involved in the development of the Selective Area Laser Deposition process.
Prototype a UK journal dedicated to prototyping and direct manufacturing.
Rapid Prototyping Journal a peer-reviewed international publication.
Rapid Prototyping Report – the newsletter of the desktop manufacturing industry (1999-2002).
Time Compression Technologies – a magazine for the European markets.
Design News (August 2007) - Rapid Manufacturing’s Role in the Factory of the Future.
New Scientist (September 2000) magazine’s article Whatever you want – an article focused on the promising future of 3D printing.
New Scientist (January 2007) magazine’s article Desktop fabricator may kickstart home revolution – an article about the Fab@home project.
Desktop Engineering (November 2004) magazine’s article Rapid Manufacturing Ramps Up
Desktop Engineering (August 2005) magazine’s article Direct Metal Comes On Strong
Anatomicsof Queensland, Australia produces Stereolithography (SLA) models of a patient’s anatomy to assist in the preoperative planning and the actual surgery.
Biomedical Modeling Inc. produces models from CT & MRI scans for surgical planning and implant fabrication.
ComputerGen Implants Ltdof Doncaster, England uses RP for orofacial reconstruction.
Javelin 3D LLC of Salt Lake City, Utah produces models based on imaging data.
Medical Modeling Corporationof Golden, Colorado produces patient-specific STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) models to aid in complex reconstructive surgeries and titanium models on an ARCAM EBM S-400 machine.
Nimbus TCSof Richardson, Texas Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) services for a variety of commercial applications as well as medical, dental, legal, paleontological, and archeological applications.
RP4Baghdad is a project of the RP industry to support severely injured people in Iraq.
TMJ Implants, Inc.of Golden, Colorado produces STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) models (SLA 3500) based on imaging data for surgery planning.
3D Art to Partof Santa Clara, California uses a ZCorp 3D printer to generate models of your creative art.
Bathsheba Grossman – a Santa Cruz, California sculptor produces art using 3D plotting technology.
Brit Bunkley – a New Zealand sculptor produces art using 3D printers.
International Rapid Prototyping Sculpture Exhibition.
Tom Longtin- produces artworks using SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS) and STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA).

ACADEMIA AND RESEARCH IN PROTOTYPING

CIMJECT – UFSC Rapid Prototyping & Tooling – Researches CAE, CAD, CAM, Rapid Prototyping and Tooling for Injection molding. Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Mississippi Polymer Institute- MPI offers technical service, research, training and rapid prototyping for the polymer industry. MPI is the community outreach group for the University of Southern Mississippi’sSchool of Polymers and High Performance Chemicals.

Rapid Prototyping Center- Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin does research involving the STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), LOM and FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) processes
Rapid Prototyping Laboratory @ Stanford University - Dedicated to improving design through efficient use of rapid prototyping technology. Has own type of RP called “Shape Deposition Manufacturing”

The Learning Factory at Penn Stateoperates a ZCorp Z402 3D Printer, a Helysis LOM 1015, a Stratasys FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM)-2000, and a STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA)-250.

The Virtual & Rapid Prototyping Lab at MST – Focus on rapid prototyping, virtual reality and CAM.

PERIODICALS

CATIA Community- online magazine and free newsletter for CATIA, ENOVIA, DELMIA, and SMARTEAM users, by ConnectPress (requires free registration)
COE NewsNet- monthly online magazine with articles about CATIA, ENOVIA, DELMIA an SMARTEAM
Computer Aided Design Report- online magazine with focus on MCAD, available through paid subscription
Design News – bimonthly print publication by Reed Business
Desktop Engineering- covers software applications for engineers including MCAD
DEVELOP3D- devoted to “essential technologies fo the entire product development process,” by industry veterans Martyn Day, Al Dean and Greg Corke
Engineering Automation Report- monthly paid subscription newsletter covering MCAD for engineering management and reporting on CAD, CAM, CAE, PDM, visualization, by Cyon Research; current and back issues are available at www.cadcamnet.com
Inventor Connections- online magazine and free newsletter for Inventor users, by ConnectPress (requires free registration)
Machine Design- print magazine, free for qualified readers, delivered twice per month, by Penton
MCAD Online- not updated recently but still has insightful articles and candid reviews about MCAD software and its use
MCAD Tech News Newsletter- free weekly electronic newsletter by Cadalyst magazine
MCAD Weekly- MCAD weekly roundup send via email for free, by IB Systems
Pro/E Community- online magazine and free electronic newsletter with reviews and information for users of Pro/ENGINEER software, by ConnectPress (requires free registration)
Profiles Magazine- free online magazine and newsletter for users of PTC products, by PTC/USER

Solid Edge Community- magazine and free newsletter for Solid Edge users, by ConnectPress (requires free registration)
SolidWorks Community- online magazine and free electronic newsletter with reviews and information for SolidWorks users, by ConnectPress (requires free registration)
TechniCom eWeekly- MCAD product news, issued irregularly

Time Compression Technologies – a magazine for the North American markets.
CADzette- free weekly newsletter, tips and other information about MCAD and CAD by Elise Moss
UGS Community- online magazine and free newsletter for Unigraphics users, by ConnectPress (requires free registration)

MAGAZINE ARTICLES

BIOMEDICAL USES OF RAPID PROTOTYPING

ART VIA RAPID PROTOTYPING

SOFTWARE FOR THE RAPID PROTOTYPING MARKET

Able Software Corp.’s 3D DoctorSoftware converts imaging (MRI, PET, CT) data to STL files.
Digital Factory by Digital Reality Corp. of Austin, Texas - a tool for the Made-To-Order Rapid Manufacturing Enterprise.
IVECS- software developed at Clemson University for repair and verification of STL files.
Marcam Engineering GmbHof Bremen, Germany Offers VisCAM RP a comprehensive package for RP data preparation.
Materialise USA of Ann Arbor, Michigan offers an impressive array of software tools for the Rapid Prototyping market.
Mill/Itby Gizmotec of Olpe, Germany Offers software that decomposes an STL file into layers and creates the NC code needed to mill each layer.
Modelpress Reader- free STL viewer.
NEST Technologies of Studio City, California sells DeskArtes Rapid Toolssoftware for repair, conversion, and manipulation of STL, IGES, and VDA-FS files.
OpenRP – a non-profit initiative of Floating Point Solutions Pvt. Ltd.of Goa, India offers free STL viewers and translators.
VW_STL- a simple shareware tool for viewing binary STL files brought to you by Professor H.J. Sommer and his undergrad students at Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania.
Ztech SolutionsOffers Ztech-STL software for viewing, analyzing, and repairing STL files.
3D Systems’ North American Stereolithography (SLA) Users Group.
Japan Association of Rapid Prototyping Industry.
Low-Volume Manufacturers Association – dedicated to showcasing the benefits of rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers‘ Rapid Prototyping Association (RPA).
The French Rapid Prototyping Association. Site is in French.
The Global Alliance of Rapid Prototyping Associations - GARPA.
The Italian Rapid Prototyping Association headquartered in Modena, Italy. Site is in Italian.
The Rapid Prototyping Society of India.
The Spanish Rapid Manufacturing Association - ASERM.
3D Rapid Prototyping Patents 99 CD-ROM from Chatham Researchof Amherst, New Hampshire contains 475+ searchable patents related to this field.
A Workshop Presentation on Rapid Prototypingby the JTEC (Japanese Technology Evaluation Center) and the WTEC (World Technology Evaluation Center). It includes video presentations of Japanese and European RP technologies.
Commonwealth Trading Co., Inc. of Hilton Head, South Carolina Offers used rapid prototyping equipment and surplus materials.
Micro Stereolithography (SLA) also called Rapid Micro Product Development (RMPD) by microTEC of Duisburg, Germany.
NCP Leasing of Cincinnati, Ohio specializes in financing RP ventures and can help you start your own provider.
ProtoCall, LLC is a full service Rapid Prototyping brokerage based in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Quickparts.com- the first RP e-commerce site, offering STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), and FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) services.
RP Temperingby Par3 Technology Inc of Cookeville, Tennessee improves material properties of STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS), FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM), Polyjet and 3D printed parts.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers’ Rapid Technologies & Additive Manufacturing Community.
Solid Imaging aka Laser Innovationsof Santa Paula, California Offers parts, service and support for STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) equipment.
The archives of the Rapid Prototyping mailing list.
The Rapid Prototyping US Patent Database offered by Castle Island Co. of Arlington, Massachusetts.
Visual RP technology comparatorcourtesy of FineLine Prototyping of Raleigh, North Carolina.
xlaFORM Proan automated resin infusion system for use with ZCorp’s 3D printers.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

INJECTION MOLDING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Aaron Tool & Mold – Mold maker 3-1/2″ square, up to 30″ X 30″ full frames. Wide range of machining techniques.
AEGIS Consultants, Inc.- Gas assisted injection molding engineering services and accessories; molded part designers, tool makers and OEM’s.
Alltec Integrated Manufacturing, Inc. – Mold making, modular molding, design, engineering and contract manufacturing.
Arete Mold – Manufacturer and supplier of plastic molds. Based in California USA.
Astr Industry Products Co, Ltd – Supplies plastic injection moulds and stamping dies as well as injection molding and press services. Based in Guangdong Province, China.
Boy Machines – Manufactures small injection molding machines. Parts and service through nationwide network.
Dinsha Industrial Corporation – Manufacturer of injection molding machinery.
Dongshin Hydraulics Co., Ltd. – Manufactures injection molding machines from 25 ton to 5000 ton. Supplies feed screws, barrels, cylinders and heaters.
EMI Plastics Equipment – Manufactures injection molding machine components, and conveyor automation systems.
Hi-Tech Engineering, Inc.- Manufactures polyurethane process systems for reaction molding and casting, including high pressure flushless machine.
Horax Industrial Co., Ltd. - Designs and manufactures vertical injection molding machines for rubber and plastic.
ICO Products, LLC. – Specializes in rapid injection molds and molding of parts for prototypes and production.
Illinois Precision Corporation – Manufactures vertical, insert injection molding machines. Which feature a rotary table that can seat up to 4 different molds.
Jmould-Taizhou Huangyan Jiaxin Mould Factory – Plastic mould maker from China. Specialize in making helmet/auto moulds.
Long Chang Industrial Co., Ltd. – Manufactures automatic rubber and silicon injection molding machinery.
Multiplas Enginery Co., Ltd. - Taiwan manufacturer of vertical injection molding machine, injection molding machine, insert molding machine, silicone injection molding machine.
Oceanmold Co.Ltd – Manufacturer of mold tooling and plastic injection molded products. Based in China.
RapidMolds – Provides production injection molds and molding through an automated quoting system. Based in Ohio, USA.
Sanjo Co – Japanese manufacturer of injection molding machines, specializing in vertical type machinery.
Technocrat Mouldings Ltd- Manufacturers of PVC,TPR, Shoe Last and Rubber injection molding machines. Also manufactures screw barrels and repairs machines of any make.
topworks plastic mold- Plastic mold making serves ncluding precision Automotive , Computer, Electronics, Pharmaceutical/Medical and household ware Industries. Also supplies mold design. Based inChina.
We buy and sell used injection molding machines. – We provide used primary processing and auxiliary for the plastics industry; On-site and in-house service/repair as well as system design and installation. Based in Texas USA.
Woojin Machinery Co., Ltd – Manufacturers of high precision plastic injection molding machines. Based in Korea.
Yuh-Dak Machinery Co. Ltd. - Taiwan based manufacturer of vertical injection molding machines, injection molding machine, and more.

OTHER VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR PROTOTYPING

3D Guys – Offers CAD services, prototypes design assistance and rapid prototyping services for new inventions.

Advanced Concepts – Providing engineering and rapid prototype services to industry, medicine and the serious hobbyist.
Alcar Design Services, Inc.- Mold modeling with CATIA. Providing molds, patterns, gages, CMM fixtures and models.
Bahr Brothers, Mfg., Inc- Offers plastic, polymer, wood and styrofoam patterns. Two full-time pattern makers, milling capabilities and multiple drill presses.
Bakers Patterns- Specializing in manufacturing polystyrene patterns with particular focus on automotive presstool patterns.
BP Automation – Prototype development of robots, robotics and custom developed circuits.
Central Pattern- Manufacturing of patterns, castings, I-DEAS solid models, prototype machining, and rapid prototyping for the automotive, and heavy equipment industries.
CIMJECT – UFSC Rapid Prototyping & Tooling- Researches CAE, CAD, CAM, Rapid Prototyping and Tooling for Injection molding. Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Dave Blau Consulting – Full-service circuit design for medical, industrial and scientific instruments. Services include design and building of prototypes, capture schematics, and short-run production.
Dial Patterns Ltd – Patterns manufactured for various parts including both injection and blow moulds.
Dyna-Graphics Corporation – Manufacturer of electronic membrane switches, circuit board assemblies and graphic panel overlays, labels and decals.
Freeman Mfg – Pattern shop, mold and model shop, prototyping shop, build, repair, alter or duplicate patterns, molds, models, prototypes and castings
G&B Electronic Designs – Specialists in PCB design, manufacture and assembly, and offers CARRY-CAD, an on-site PCB design service that effectively comes to the customer.
Hamilton Printed Circuit Board Design- Designers of printed circuit boards for large and small companies for 22 years in the Raleigh Durham NC area using the PADS innoveda software.
Hampel Corp. – Pattern makers, toolmakers, molding experts. Prototype molded using a precision built pattern. These molds are used for evaluation.
Heise Industries – Patterns for blow molds providing 2D and 3D design and solid modeling. Design and manufacturing.
IAF - Development and research of innovative radio systems techniques. [German/English]
Infinity Industries – Patterns and moulds and prototyping component pieces for fibreglass and plastics. Flock coating to display, and PVC coating to flexible foams. Australia.
Lumatila – Provides consulting in the fields of invention, data conversion, technology architecture for small to medium-sized businesses.
Medical Diagnostic Inventions – This is a group of inventors who will assist others in developing medical diagnostic products and environmental testing systems.
MeerKat Systems, Inc.- Develops experimental boards for educational, hobbyist, and developers. Use with solderless breadboards and prototyping circuit boards. Connection for USB connectors, RJ45 connectors, RJ11 connector, and Firewire connectors. USA.

Midwest Patterns, Inc.- Specializing in pattern making for EPS, EPP, foam-in-place fixtures, thermoforming, pressure forming, twin sheet, blow molds, RIM molds, rotational molds.
Mississippi Polymer Institute- MPI offers technical service, research, training and rapid prototyping for the polymer industry. MPI is the community outreach group for the University of Southern Mississippi’sSchool of Polymers and High Performance Chemicals.
MPM Company – Wood and metal patterns, prototypes, machining, tooling, castings, Permanent molds, plastic injection molds.
National RP Support, Inc.of Pella, Iowa Offers STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) hardware and software support.

Nelson Design- Printed Circuit Design Layout, PC Board Design, PCB Design, PADS-Power PCB, PCAD, Accel EDA, ORCAD, PA, NJ, DE, NY, EMI, EMC, Testing, Test Board, Load Boards
Persevere Engineering Solutions – Innovations consultancy providing feasibility studies and first-prototyping services at minimum cost.

Rapid Prototyping Center- Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin does research involving the STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA), LOM and FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) processes
Rapid Prototyping Laboratory @ Stanford University - Dedicated to improving design through efficient use of rapid prototyping technology. Has own type of RP called “Shape Deposition Manufacturing”
RiverSide Electronics – Contract manufacturer of electronics assemblies.
Rojac Patterns Limited- Mould, pattern and model maker to the automotive, aerospace and motorsport industries with moulds up to 20 tonnes. CADCAM and CNC machining, online project management.

Sussex Pattern Company Ltd. – Specialist composite engineers, and pattern and model makers for the radar and communications industries.
T & G – Prototype and design company.

The Virtual & Rapid Prototyping Lab at MST – Focus on rapid prototyping, virtual reality and CAM.
Trend Tooling – Models and patterns, aluminum molds and plate fabricated molds. Specialize in incorporation of different textures.
Ultima Circuits- Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer, Prototype and Production, Multi-layer and 2-sided, UL94V-0.
United Industries, Inc. – Patterns of wood, metal or plastic for any moulding process. Not limited by size, detail or tolerances, crafted to produce castings requiring minimum machining

Willamette Pattern Works, Inc – Wooden patterns, core boxes and tooling for a variety of requirements. Plastic laminating capabilities to produce plastic and fiberglass molds, core boxes, jigs and fixtures.
www.prototypepros.com. For more information

CNC Technologies

2Bot Corporation Creates ModelMaker for architects, a CNC device especially designed for office use. It manufactures 3D shapes out of blocks of common modeling media such as wood or foam and can be used to fabricate models of buildings, landscapes, etc.

CAMmatic, Inc. RPworks^TM software converts a CNC milling machine into an additive fabricator. Charlyrobot (France) Robotic CNC for cutting, attaching, soldering, rapid prototyping, and laboratory applications.

Datron Dynamics, Inc. Manufactures a line of medium sized machinery with up to 5 axis capability and 60,000 RPM spindles.

Delft Spline Systems (Netherlands)

Intelitek Small desk-top machining centers for industry and education [formerly Light Machines].

Roland Digital (Japan) Manufactures small, very low cost CNC millers and 3 dimensional digitizers.

Stratoconception® This is a CNC technique applied to thick layer LOM. Layers are machined from metals or any other final materials and bonded together mechanically. The method allows wide material selection, lowers the stairstepping effect and is said to produce inexpensive parts. Some of the objects shown on their web-site are quite extraordinary. The technology is being commercialized by the French company rp2i SA which also acts as a service bureau. It was developed by CIRTES (France), the European Research Center of Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling.

Techno-Isel Manufactures mostly small CNC milling machines

.Tormach LLC Manufactures small CNC milling machines.

FDIC announcement about De Novo Banks September 12, 2009

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The FDIC has announced its intention to extend the de novo period for certain new banking institutions. The previous de novo period was three years; the new one will be seven years. This change is significant because newly insured institutions are subject to more scrutiny and higher minimum capital ratios during that de novo period. Along with extending the de novo period, the FDIC will also subject de novos to more risk management examinations and require prior approval for any de novo business plan changes.

Heightened risk for seven years

Regulators say the supervisory updates are needed because de novos pose a heightened risk to the banking system. According to the FDIC, too many of the actual failures that occurred in 2008 and 2009 were banks that had been open for fewer than seven years. On top of that, a good number of those failures were banks that had been operating between four and seven years-banks that, under current policy, were not subject to the heightened de novo regulations.

According to data compiled by FinCriAdvisor (http://www.fincriadvisor.com/2009-09-07/FDICdenovopolicy), twenty-three, or 19.6 percent, of the 109 bank failures occurring between January 1, 2008 and August 21, 2009 were de novos. Of those twenty-three, six were within the three-year de novo period; the rest, 74 percent, failed between their fourth and seventh years of operation.

Exceptions

The extended de novo period will apply to existing newly insured institutions as well as banks for which charters have not yet been issued. Since the number of new charters awarded by the FDIC in recent months is relatively minimal, the changes affect existing banks far more than would-be banks. The only de novos that won’t be subject to the extension and heightened scrutiny are those that are subsidiaries of eligible holding companies.

Eligible holding companies must have consolidated assets of $150 million or more. Bank holding companies are required to have BOPEC ratings of at least 2; thrift holding companies must have an A rating.

Details

Capital requirement.

Examination frequency

The first year examination requirements for de novos will be as follows:

Limited risk management exam during first six months of operation

Full risk management exam during first twelve months of operation

Compliance exams during first twelve months of operation

CRA evaluation during first twelve months of operation

Thereafter, under the new policy, a risk management exam will be conducted every twelve months until the expiration of the de novo period. Compliance exams and CRA evaluations “will alternate on an annual basis.”

Business plan changes

The FDIC argues that experience shows the necessity of this requirement; when newly insured institutions deviate from their original business plans, those deviations can often lead them into areas of business where they do not have adequate risk management expertise or resources. “Significant deviations from approved business plans” was one of several common elements the FDIC identified among troubled institutions that have not yet completed their seventh year of operation.

Change requests will be reviewed to ensure that:

There is a defensible business reason for the change.

The de novo has the resources-financial and human-to manage any risks created by the change.

While this requirement keeps de novos from jumping into risky lines of business without adequate forethought, it also limits the de novo’s ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Should the bank implement changes or deviate from the original business plan without FDIC approval, fines or other penalties could result.

Financial statement updates

To read the full Financial Institution Letter explaining and defending the altered supervisory procedures, click here: http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2009/fil09050.html

. In the third year of operation, de novos must now provide the FDIC with current financial statements along with strategic plans and projected financial statements covering years four through seven. This applies to existing institutions that are less than three years old, as well as newly chartered institutions. The FDIC will want to know specifically about the de novo’s expansion plans, product/service strategies and the outlook for capital expenditures and dividend payments. . The new policy also requires de novos to get FDIC approval prior to implementing any material changes to the institution’s business plan during the seven-year de novo period. Previously, newly insured institutions had to provide the FDIC with a written notice of proposed business plan changes within the three-year de novo period. . Along with extending the de novo period, the FDIC will also increase the frequency of risk management exams for de novo banks. Periodic risk management exams, which begin after the institution’s first birthday, will occur once annually rather than once every eighteen months. De novos will have to budget for the extra costs associated with the additional examinations. A primary change implied by the extension of the de novo period is an increased capital requirement. De novos are currently required to maintain a Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 8 percent during the de novo period. A longer de novo period means that young institutions will have to maintain this higher ratio for seven years instead of three.

Rapid Prototyping Preferred Service Providers September 1, 2009

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Rapid Prototyping Preferred Service Providers


Source: 3D Systems

Scicon Technologies 27525 Newhall Ranch Road #2 Valencia, CA 91355 Tel: (661) 295-8630 Web: www.scicontech.com Email:	Scicon Technologies Corporation is a prominent service bureau whose mission is to accelerate, improve, and reduce the cost of your product development using the latest technologies. Scicon specializes in bringing the highest quality in software and computer sales. Scicon thrives upon pushing to greater advancements in the technology. Scicon has three locations with the main office in Valencia, CA.


ProtoCAM 3848 Cherryville Road Northampton, PA 18067 Tel: 610-261-9010 Web: www.protocam.com Email: sales@protocam.com	ProtoCAM offers design and engineering services and CAD/CAM to quickly develop products and components. ProtoCAM prides itself in providing the highest quality prototype models in the shortest possible amount of time, providing turn-key solutions to meet customer specific needs—from design, to prototype development, to manufacturing, production, and beyond.


Harvest Technologies Inc. 1000 Industrial Park Rd. Belton, TX 76513 (254) 933-1000 Web: www.harvest-tech.com Email: harvest@harvest-tech.com	Harvest Technologies is a full-service rapid prototyping and manufacturing service provider that strives to provide the best combination of quality, speed, service and value. Harvest utilizes 16 high end rapid prototyping systems including the large platform SLS Sinterstation Pro, large platform SLA and High Resolution Viper SLA machines. Harvest will have the distinction of being AS 9100 certified as of March 2007.


Realize, Inc. 15515 Endeavor Drive Noblesville, IN 46060 (317) 915-0295 Web: www.realizeinc.com Email: yourpartners@realizeinc.com	Realize, Inc, is the premiere rapid prototyping service provider in Indiana and one of the largest service bureaus located in the Midwest. Realize partners with their clients as an extension of their team to provide clients the best solutions for their projects. Realize is known for outstanding part quality, quick deliveries and unmatched personalized customer service.


PROFORM AG Route de Chésalles CH – 1723 Marly Switzerland Tel: + 41 (0) 26 436 43 83 Web: www.proform.ch Email: proform@proform.ch Languages: D / F / E	PROFORM AG is a leading provider of rapid prototyping services in Switzerland, particularly in the area of stereolithography (SL), microstereolithography, 3D Printing and Vacuum casting as well as, in collaboration with partners, Laser Sintering, Rapid Tooling, Metal Casting, Reverse Engineering and Surface Coating Techniques. PROFORM uses a combination of a powerful machine park with a wide selection of materials that cover a broad range of applications. Their specialities are the production of filigree parts with highest resolution and precision as well as casting of complex, severely undercut parts using special moulding techniques. RAPID PROTOTYPING SINCE 1991


Teufel Prototypen AG Veilchenweg 1 89278 Nersingen / Unterfahlheim Germany Tel: + 49 (0) 7 308 96400 Web: www.teufel-prototypen.de Email: info@teufel-prototypen.de	TEUFEL Prototypen offers for more than 20 years of services in the areas of product design as well as rapid prototyping via stereolithography or laser sintering, rapid tooling, high speed cutting or the injection of pilot series in our own factory.


In’Tech Industries, Inc. 7180 Sunwood Drive NW Ramsey, MN 53303-5100 (763) 576-8100 Web: www.intech-ind.com Email: VTM@intech-ind.com	In’Tech Industries bridges the gap between rapid prototyping and manufacturing by producing both highly accurate, fine-detailed prototypes, and end-user manufactured SLA components. In’Tech employs 7 high end SLA systems including the new ViperPro SLA system and High Resolution Viper SLA systems. In’Tech has also been an injection molding manufacturer for over 20 years, enabling us to provide engineering support, tool design/manufacture, prototyping and high-volume plastic component production. In’Tech serves over 100 customers in more than 60 countries worldwide with quality SLA and injection molded products, making us a truly unique manufacturing company.


Moeller Design & Development, Inc. 620 South Industrial Way Seattle, Washington 98108 (206)682-6554 Web: www.moellerdesign.com Email: qoute@moellerdesign.com	Since 1989, Moeller Design and Development, Inc. has provided state of the art technologies to solve demanding product development problems. Our experience and capacity in Stereolithography , Quickcast ™ patterns for investment casting, RTV molds, Cast Urethane and CNC machining have created rapid solutions for products and processes across every industry. From rapid prototyping to high value/low volume production, our clients know that our expert staff and highly experienced project managers represent a valuable partnership well beyond the project inception. While 3D Systems’ technology drives our industry, it is the people at Moeller that will make the quality difference for you.


CEP – France ZA des Portes du Maine 72380 Joué l’Abbé Tel: +33 (0)2 43 51 20 30 Fax: +33 (0)2 43 51 20 39 Email: cep@cep-proto.fr	In addition to its rapid prototyping services (7 laser sintering systems including the largest in France, capable of producing parts of 500 x 500 x 700 mm, 5 stereolithography systems, and 2 3-D printers), CEP also provides services in laser digitization, surface reconstruction, production of pre-series parts in polyurethane (silicon mold or RIM) and the foundry of metal prototypes.In our constant drive to remain at the cutting edge of our industry, our rapid tooling technologies and laser machining enable us to provide you with your first injected parts at competitive rates and timelines.Our 30 employees team have a wealth of experience and place great emphasis on the quality of the services they provide. They are attentive to your needs and are ready to swing into action rapidly so that we remain together at the state of the art.


V.G. Kunststofftechnik GmbH – Germany Ludwig-Richter-Str. 38 09131 Chemnitz Tel: +49 371 47161 29 Fax: +49 371 47161 61 Web: www.vg-kunst.de Email: info@vg-kunst.de	VGK is one of the leading pioneers in Germany for rapid technologies. The achievement profile comprises engineering art, high-tech production and technical know-how. The production of patterns, prototypes, pre- and small series is carried out using the most modern 3D Systems equipment.VGK has routinely been producing serial components using Stereolithography and Laser Sintertechnology for the past 6 years.New, improved materials, greater precision and productivity have brought this system to a qualitatively new level. This development is backed up by employing the special diffusion coloring system, patented by VGK, and Rapid Testing, a dynamic check for speedy information on the long-term durability of components.The fact that durable components are virtually immediately available, without the necessity of production tools, renders mold-free production ‘Moldfreeps’ more and more attractive for the aviation industry.


Acron Formservice AB – Sweden Depagatan 7 – Box 9 334 33 Anderstorp Tel: +46 (0)371 193 50 Fax: +46 (0)371 193 51 Web: www.acron-form.se Email: office@acron-form.se	Acron Formservice AB is one of the leading Rapid Prototyping companies in Scandinavia. The company started up in 1995 and has since then developed into a complete supplier of prototypes and free formed components. You will find our customers in many different fields. For example automotive, white goods, home electronics, medical, automation etc.Technologies we use: SLA SLS (prototypes & production) Castings and silicone tooling (prototypes & production) Painting Casted models from QuickCast (SLA) and Castform (SLS) Acron Formservice AB offers a complete solution from drawing to concept model. Since July, 2006, we have brand new facilities of which 390 sqm is office environment and 1500 sqm for production.


Fineline Prototyping 9310-100 Focal Point Raleigh, NC 27617 Tel: 919-781-7702 Web: www.finelineprototyping.com E-mail: info@finelineprototyping.com	Fineline Prototyping is your resource for high-quality, precision stereolithography. Whether your needs are for small, highly-detailed parts or large patterns, we have the latest technology to get it done right — on time. We have six high-resolution Viper™ SLA® Systems for small parts and two high-resolution Viper™ Pro SLA® Systems for large parts or high quantities. Many material choices to better target your application with finishing options all the way to show quality.


Acu-Cast Technologies, LLC Web: www.acucast.com E-mail: mailto:info@acucast.com	Acu-Cast Technologies, LLC is a one-stop shop specializing in rapid prototyping and short-run manufacturing. Acu-Cast processes are performed in-house to minimize the project turn-around time and to maximize the standard of quality. In-House services consists of aluminum or zinc metal castings, plastic urethane castings, SLA & SLS design models, and high-speed CNC machining. Acu-Cast Technologies is committed to PDQ service. (Prototypes Delivered Quickly) Instant ON-LINE quoting available. More information on the company is available at www.acucast.com or via e-mail at mailto:info@acucast.com.


American Precision Prototyping LLC. General Contact Information 19503 East 6th Street Tulsa, OK 74108 Tel: 1.866.918.1004 web: www.approto.com/landing e-mail: sales@approto.com	American Precision Prototyping and its subsidiary, Spectrum3D, are full-service rapid manufacturing specialists that offer customers complete project solutions from design to production utilizing the latest equipment and materials in-house. Combined, APP & Spectrum3D offer customers over 13 SLA® / SLS® materials, 24+ RP/ CNC platforms and the most experienced staff the industry. By providing unparalleled customer service, APP and Spectrum3D ensure your project is on time every time exceeds your expectations. Two locations mean personalized service for the online customer as well as the hands on customer.

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Our state-of-the-art fleet of Rapid Prototyping systems produce durable, high-quality prototypes directly from CAD files within hours. Headquarters: Florence, South Carolina (SC).

Lawmakers Inserting Immigration Issues August 31, 2009

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Health care and energy taxes are claiming the bulk of attention in Congress, but immigration reform is also being discussed. While a comprehensive immigration overhaul does not appear to be on the horizon, lawmakers are showing signs of advancing some targeted proposals.Several immigrant visa programs, as well as a worker eligibility verification tool, are set to expire at the end of the current fiscal year on Sept. 30. Congress is taking steps to renew them.

Lawmakers have inserted immigration issues into spending bills in the past. Those who are in favor of the process say it is a way for Congress to avoid the floor fights that occur when lawmakers take up free-standing immigration bills. Those against the process say it is a cagey way to slip immigration issues into must-pass appropriations bills without proper deliberation.

EB-5 Immigrant Visa
The Senate in July adopted an amendment to the Homeland Security appropriations bill (H.R.2892) to make permanent an immigrant visa category that offers green cards, or permanent resident status, to wealthy investors who do $1 million worth of business in the U.S. and create at least 10 jobs for U.S. citizens annually. In exchange, they receive an EB-5 immigrant visa, which allows them permanent residency and a path to citizenship.

The program has earned a stamp of approval from both boosters and critics of liberalized immigration policies. Senators from all sides have approached the permanent authorization as much as a stimulus effort as an immigration change.

E-Verify
The E-Verify program allows employers to check a job applicant’s work eligibility online using information in Social Security and Department of Homeland Security databases. Last fall, a reauthorization of E-Verify stalled in a fight over whether it should be permitted to advance on its own. E-Verify was eventually reauthorized through six-month patches within spending bills. The latest patch expires Sept. 30.

Those in favor of the program have long championed it and have tried to make its use mandatory. Those against it want a comprehensive immigration overhaul, instead. The Obama administration had requested a three-year reauthorization of the E-Verify program.

“The current E-Verify system is an example of a half-hearted and flawed system,” said Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) chairman of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee who is expected to introduce a comprehensive overhaul bill later this year. That skepticism could steer negotiators away from a permanent reauthorization when the Homeland Security measure’s conferees write a final bill this fall.

Other Expiring Visa Programs
Two three-year reauthorizations of special immigrant visas for non-minister religious workers are due to expire at the end of the year. The program allows up to 5,000 people a year to immigrate permanently to the U.S. The Conrad State 30 waiver program, involving permanent resident visas for foreign doctors holding J-1 visas, is also expiring.

The J-1 visa program allows foreign medical graduates to come to the United States for up to seven years. When their visas expire, the doctors must return to their home country for at least two years before applying for a permanent visa in the United States. The expiring waiver program allows each state to request waivers from the two-year return-home requirement for up to 30 foreign physicians per year.

The Senate approved these provisions, along with language to protect the legal immigration status of the parents, children and spouses in the case of the death of a sponsoring relative, under an amendment to the Homeland Security bill offered by Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, that was adopted by voice vote.

Universal Health Care? August 31, 2009

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Affordability of health care and reducing health costs were the two aspects that bipartisan overhaul negotiators on the Senate Finance Committee agreed to via teleconference call. The Senate health care bill is still in draft form.

The 90-minute discussion did not lead to a final draft of the bill but the group of six senators did agree to meet again before their return to Capitol Hill after Labor Day. The legislation has an initial cost estimate of $900 billion over 10 years.

The teleconference meeting came after a week in which the future of the only bipartisan overhaul negotiations on the Hill was in doubt. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA), the lead GOP negotiator, said he wants to continue working with Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and other Democrats. He also stated that he would “absolutely not” vote for a health care bill that had only three or four Republicans backing it.

Sen. Baucus issued a statement on what he dubbed the “gang of six” meeting. The group is made up of Republican senators Charles Grassley, Olympia Snowe (ME) and Michael Enzi (WY).and of Democratic senators Max Baucus, Kent Conrad (ND) and Jeff Bingaman (NM).

“As we travel our states, our work on health care reform continues,” said the statement from the senators. “Tonight was a productive conversation —we discussed our progress and remain committed to continuing our path toward a bipartisan health care reform bill. Our discussion included an increased emphasis on affordability and reducing costs, and our efforts moving forward will reflect that focus. We have come a long way, will continue our work throughout August and plan to meet again before the Senate returns in September.”

On health care, President Obama recently said, “We don’t know yet whether we’ve got any Republican support. We’ve got three Republicans who’ve been working very diligently…to see if we can craft a bipartisan bill coming out of the Senate Finance Committee. I give those three Republicans a lot of credit because they’re under enormous pressure not to engage in any kind of negotiations at all. And in the current political climate, they are showing some significant resolve.

“I don’t know if in the end they can get there. I hope they can. And we’re going to just continue to wait to see if they can get a product done.

“But at some point in the process, there’s going to have to be a conclusion that either they can get a bill done or they can’t get a bill done. And my commitment to the American people is to get a good product — which will include Republican ideas — but I have no control over what the other side decides is their political strategy. And my obligation to the American people says we’re going to get this done one way or another.”

SEO August 27, 2009

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Target Marketing Group is the Difference

Target Marketing Group (TMG) is an SEO Expert & website design company. To achieve real online success the process of Search Engine Optimization (website promotion) must be undertaken which include many factors, such as SEO friendly content, graphic design, and marketing skills. Creating a successful internet strategy is a complex, uncertain path to go down. TMG has created powerful internet marketing tools that optimize the online plan of attack to increase probability of success and reduce costs. TMG is an SEO expert and provides professional and Google approved organic SEO services. We provide professional website SEO services to clients worldwide, from owner managers to multinational corporations. Our results and success at achieving top rankings in Google, Yahoo and MSN on competitive searches is second to none. Because of our record of increasing online success, TMG is willing to tie our compensation to our client’s success. TMG internet strategies are built on the foundations for long-term growth. A businesses web presence should not be launched and forgotten. As technology advances and business evolves, the internet marketing strategy will shift and adjust with it. Managing this ongoing process is essential to ongoing success. This process management is accomplished by maintaining and updating the internet marketing strategies by launching new SEO initiatives and traffic building efforts. The goal is to constantly increase traffic and conversion rates which translate into increased profits. Build, promote and maintain your internet presence faster, better, and less expensively with Target Marketing Group.

About Target Marketing Group

TMG has been studying, practicing and honing SEO and SEM skills since 1998, an eternity in internet timescales. This means that our breadth of knowledge and experience is wider than most, there is no internet marketing problem or challenge we cannot confidently take on. Our experience in website development and hosting means we also understand the technical end and server end of SEO. Our SEO clients will never have a canonical URL problem, a robots.txt file problem or .htaccess file issue; all of which can cause massive ranking problems for a site. We have seen Google completely drop a site from its top ranking position because the client’s web designers removed a robots file. We have seen new clients with robots files that specifically refuse Googlebot from indexing their site. We have fixed countless canonical URL and duplicate content problems with effective use of a htaccess file and permanent 301 redirects. The art to SEO is really understanding the importance of each of the factors involved in ranking. One can learn the basics quite quickly but then not understand the relative weighting of each factor or their interaction. We do not agonize on keyword volume or meta keywords, we know how to achieve top ranking in Google, Yahoo and MSN and consistently prove this to new clients. Our SEO work puts value and strength into our client’s domains and websites. We do not engage in any SEO practices which are unethical or ‘black hat’. We undertake honest, ‘white hat’, Google Webmaster guidelines conforming organic SEO. We are results focused and like happy clients, if you would like to speak with one or two of our clients then please ask us for contact details and we will put you in touch with the Managing Director’s who will gladly reference the quality and effectiveness of our work.

Target Marketing Group – A Website Design Firm

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TMG is an Internet Marketing company based out of Provo, Utah. While we provide Internet marketing services in Utah, we have clients throughout the United States as well as in several countries. What are some Internet Marketing Services Offered by TMG? Feel free to click the links below to learn more about the different Internet marketing services offered to our clients:

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – Search Engine Optimization is the practice of making the website desirable to search engine spiders. It’s an essential element of Internet marketing.

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• Tracking Website Activity – By using proper Website tracking methods, constant improvements and adjustments can be made so the internet marketing program can be successful and lucrative.

• Affiliate Program Management – Affiliate programs can often give the internet marketing business the best return on investment for its marketing dollars.

• Site Testing – Website testing refers to making sure that your website is working properly at all times, including checking all backlinks, coding problems, keyword selection, broken images, spidering problems, etc.

• Keyword List Generation – Keyword list generation requires the use of powerful tools as well as some specialized expertise. Having the right keywords is critical in a successful Internet marketing program.

• Google Product Search – It is very important to have all products registered with Froogle which is Google’s product search service. This price comparison service is different from most other price comparison services because it is free and does not require payment for products to have top rankings.

Why Choose TMG for Your Website Design Needs?

We are a website design firm that assists in creating attractive sites which increase sales and improve company profits. Web design is the expertise of creating search engine friendly presentations of content that is conveyed in a way to immediately capture the interest of the viewer and have a result of conversation or sell of products and services. The method of creating effective Websites, Landing Pages, Web applications or multi media for the Web may use various techniques, such as animation, authoring, corporate logo and identity, graphic design, computer user interaction, information building, interaction marketing, visual imagery, search engine optimization and font styles. Technologies could include: • Style sheet languages for example XSL and CSS

• Client-side scripting for example VBScript and JavaScript • Server-side scripting for example ASP and PHP

• Multimedia technologies for example Silverlight and Flash • Markup languages for example XHTML and XML

• Database technologies for example MySQL Web landing pages and Websites can be static pages, or can be programmed to be dynamic pages that automatically adapt content or visual appearance depending on a variety of factors, such as input from the end-user, input from the Webmaster or changes in the computing environment (such as the site’s associated database having been modified). “SEO” (Search Engine Optimization) is the term used to cover a wide variety of techniques and tactics to optimize the chances of your website attaining a high position in the search engine results for a particular keyword or phrase. The higher your site appears in the search engine results the easier it is for people to find your website and therefore the more free visitors you site will get. The vast majority of people who use search engines only ever click on the links for sites listed on the first page of results for their search, so the best results are attained from getting your site on to the first page of results for your chosen key phrase.

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There are a number of different “on page” (e.g. keyword density) and “off page” (e.g. back links) factors to getting your site a high position in the search engines, and many, many books and courses have been written about the best way to achieve it. The truth is that there is no one guaranteed way, as the search engines are constantly changing the criteria that they use for deciding on a websites “rank”, and each of the search engines has a different set of rules that they apply. There are however some basic steps and guidelines that you can follow to make sure you have the best chance possible for getting a good rank in the main search engines.

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This site is here to try and give you a basic grounding in optimization techniques to make sure you understand the basics and to recommend which books, courses and other SEO tools are worth using and why. We also offer a “Website SEO Review” service. If this is something you are interested in, please feel free to contact us and we will get in touch to discuss details: This review includes keyword research, current position and indexing reports, as well as back links analysis and suggestions on how to improve your sites visibility. What are Search Engine Optimization Services? Nowadays every business realizes that they could benefit from a web site, but most businesses don’t realize that just putting up a basic style website on the internet is unlikely to actually bring them many, if any, customers. Unfortunately there’s a lot more to it than that and that’s where TMG comes in. First of all the search engines need to know your site exists, then they need to understand what the site is about (e.g. do you make widgets, service spigots or transport jangles) and how “important” it is compared to other sites about the same thing (i.e. are you the world’s biggest spigot manufacturer). That’s where a SEO company (aka “search engine optimization”) comes in. SEO, done, correctly can get your site on to the first page of the search engines for your market, which can bring hordes of visitors to your site for free. Good SEO will also ensure that those visitors are actually looking for what you provide, in other words they are likely to become your customers.. Don’t make the mistake of thinking your site just needs to look good; pretty graphics won’t help bring visitors to your site, only a good optimization strategy can do that. Think of it this way, if you were selling consumer goods to the general public, would you prefer to have a shop in a prime spot on the high street, or down an unused back alley that no one ever uses? That’s the difference between a site that has been optimized for the search engines and one that hasn’t. What we offer in our SEO site review report: – Search Term/Keyword Discovery and Analysis: We will identify popular and relevant search terms to target for your site [we are happy to start your own list if you have one to provide] and provide analysis as to which should be targeted first for best effect based on existing competition v search volume. Site On Page & Site Analysis: We will examine the html of your site, including metatags and site layout, and identify any potential problems with getting your site indexed or making sure it can perform well in the SERPS, as well as checking your hosting and IP address for any potential problems. Current Rank & Indexing: We will analyze the current position of your site for your preferred keywords and how well your site is currently indexed in the top three search engines. Link Popularity Analysis: We will identify all the current back links to your site and compare to your top three existing competitors to identify what action is required to improve your sites position. Action Plan & Advanced Services: We will provide a plan of action, giving a break down of what changes you need to make to the site itself, as well as what further action needs to be taken to improve your sites rank for your preferred key phrases, and how you should proceed if you wish to do this yourself. We can provide advanced services where these fit in with the particular requirements for your site, including: – 1. Search Engine Indexing – We will use our own techniques for quickly getting your site indexed in Google, normally within a few days, as well as in Yahoo & MSN within a matter of weeks. 2. Directory Submissions – to our private list of over 300 directories 3. Article Writing – sourced through our article writing team 4. Article Submissions – submission of articles to all the main article directories 5. 200 C class IP back links – special 200 back links package that gives you back links to your site spread across 200 article sites on separate class C IP blocks. If you are interested in our SEO site review or any of our advanced SEO services, please contact us for more details: The secret to SEO is to understand what you are trying to achieve. There is no single one “answer” or method to getting a top 10 rank for your site. There is however a way to work out what you do need to do to your particular site to get in the top ten results for a particular keyword or key phrase. This is the real secret to good Website “optimization”, to understand that you only need to beat the sites that are in the top 10 for your chosen keywords, therefore all you need to do is work out what they have done to get there and duplicate it.. We make sure you understand the basics behind good Keyword Research and Discovery for your site. How to beat your top 10 competition Simple, you need to analyze their keywords density and frequency and replicate it. Then you need to analyze their back links and get more.. Of course, like most things in life, although this sounds simple to do, it can involve long hours of boring and repetitive research to gather and analyze the relevant data that you need for the top ten sites for your chosen keyword. Fortunately we have software that can take all the leg work out of this process for you and give you a whole bunch of useful info on what you need to do to beat your competition so you can then just get on with it. SEO Services TMG is here to help you make sure your business website has an effective optimization strategy. We offer site reviews, where we analyze how well optimized your site is currently and what could be done to improve it’s position in the search engines to bring more visitors to your site. The resulting report includes advice on what action needs to be taken as well as instructions as to how to do so. Depending upon the result of the report, we may also be able to offer our services to put the necessary steps in to action. If you are interested in having us prepare a site review for your site, contact us at the address below:

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