Faceto3D Offers a service for converting two-dimensional images of an individual's face to a 3D stereolithography (STL) or VRML file. These files can be used to fabricate models using CNC or rapid prototyping, or for laser engraving within crystals.

fcubic AB (Sweden) The company is developing an inkjet-based production system for manufacturing small stainless steel parts. Currently fcubic is operating as a service bureau. Parts are typically 2 to 25mm, and can be manufactured in volumes of one or two thousand per day. The goal is to eventually license turnkey systems for high-volume production systems capable of 10,000 parts per day for parts fitting within a 10mm cube.

GT Signature Texas SB focused on rapid manufacturing using selective laser sintering.

H&R Technology Inc. The company provides an additive method, called Precison Metal Deposition.^TM   PMD is based on robotic laser welding of flat wire stock. Originally developed for making steel rule dies for cutting cardboard, plastics and similar sheet materials, the technology is now largely used as method of repairing and modifying high value parts for aerospace, military and similar applications. The main advantages claimed are low heat-affected zone and low distortion for thin-walled parts. The company largely acts as a service bureau for the manufacture of cut sheet products using their technology.

In'Tech Industries Incorporated Supplier of miniature plastic component parts made using stereolithography for hearing aid manufacturers. / MN

Intelligent Micro Patterning, LLC Provides equipment and services for rapid prototyping of microdevices based on maskless lithography. The equipment exposes resist layers pattern-wise to 1 micron level resolution. Benefits are said to include fast development times, reduced cost and flexibility to process different substrates. The technology may be used to fabricate MEMS, biotechnology, microfluidics, RF & microwave, and nanotechnology devices.

MetalTec Innovations A division of Ex One/ProMetal providing direct digital manufacturing of metal architectural accessories such as knobs, handles and tiles. The group also provides additive fabrication services for sculptors and other artists.

Microfabrica Inc. The company is commercializing the Electrochemical Fabrication (EFAB) technology developed at the University of Southern California. The process is aimed at fabricating small items.

microTEC Manufacture of very small objects and systems using proprietary technology similar to stereolithography. Capable of batch fabrication rates to hundreds of thousands of parts per hour. (Germany)

On-Demand Manufacturing / ODM The company was formerly a Boeing subsidiary dedicated to the direct manufacture of complex parts for demanding applications, but is now owned by RMB Products, Inc.

Per-Snickety.com The company provides rapid manufacturing services using spare time on a network of color-capable three dimensional printers to produce character models for game publishers. The company is a division of Econolyst Ltd. (UK) and does not sell to the general public, but provides a turn-key service for these publishers.

Rapid Quality Manufacturing, Inc. [A division of Morris Technologies, Inc. specifically founded for RM applications using DMLS.]

Shapeways An online service bureau operated as a global 3D consumer co-creation community. A spinout from Philips Research based in the Netherlands, the community provides instruction, software help and a marketplace for custom designs. Shapeways also has been known to provide a number of customizable basic designs for consumer items such as Christmas decorations.

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