SoftwareThe Best FDM Slicer Software For All Levels3D printing a part is a process involving several stages – modeling, file preparation, post-processing and so on. One of these is called slicing: it involves cutting your 3D model into a series of layers, and tells the 3D printer…Archive
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SoftwareThe Best FDM Slicer Software For All Levels3D printing a part is a process involving several stages – modeling, file preparation, post-processing and so on. One of these is called slicing: it involves cutting your 3D model into a series of layers, and tells the 3D printer…
ApplicationsLazer Sport Unveils 3D Printed Bicycle Helmets With KinetiCore TechnologyIn recent years, the emergence of 3D printing within the cycling realm has become increasingly prevalent. We’ve explored innovations such as more ergonomic saddles, enhanced bike comfort, and even fully customizable bicycles like those created by INTENSE and Aston Martin. T
MaterialsEverything You Need to Know About Wax 3D PrintingThe term wax 3D printing is somewhat misleading, as in fact should be considered indirect 3D printing. In other words, 3D printing is not used to manufacture the final part, but as a step in the process. Wax 3D printing…
NewsWhat Can You Expect From AMUG 2024?AMUG 2024 is right around the corner! The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference is a mainstay in AM events in the United States, aiming to “bring together engineers, designers, managers, and educators from around the world to share expertise,…
MaterialsNew 3D Printed Metamaterial Could Revolutionize Aircraft and Rocket Parts ProductionRepeatedly, researchers draw inspiration from nature to drive innovation. Recently, we highlighted the development of a novel 3D printing technique by researchers inspired by chameleons. Similarly, the Fraunhofer Institute is exploring insect-inspired wood binders for 3D printing
Materials#3DStartup: Mechnano on Creating Additive Manufacturing Materials With Superior PropertiesThough much focus in additive manufacturing is on the processes themselves, materials play a huge role in the final properties and characteristics of a part. It is for this reason that more and more we are seeing research and development…
PrintersThe Best Large FDM 3D Printers Available on the MarketAdditive manufacturing is not limited to small parts and models that can be made at home. Increasingly, we are seeing machines with extremely large build volumes as the technologies continue to industrialize, eliminating the need to assemble different components to…
NewsEvansville’s 3D Printed Gun Case Sparks Federal InvestigationIn recent years, advancements in 3D printing have made the technology increasingly accessible to the general public. While initially celebrated for its immense potential across various industries, 3D printing has raised alarm bells due to its misuse in producing untraceable&helli
News#3DOpinion | What Is the State of the AM Market in the Beginning of 2024?We’ve all seen the headlines. Coming to the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, the 3D printing market has been inundated with thought pieces with titles claiming that 3D printing was dying, or that it failed to live…
NewsPenn State Tackles Alaska’s Housing Shortage with 3D Printed Homes InitiativeIn Alaska, where rugged landscapes and harsh winters have exacerbated the housing crisis , researchers at Penn State have developed a promising solution to alleviate the state’s housing shortage. Led by Professor José Pinto Duarte, Stuckeman Chair in Design Innovation&helli
ApplicationsTop 5 Videos: 3D Printing’s Diverse Dental ApplicationsWelcome to our compilation of this week’s top 5 most compelling 3D printing videos. We kick off this week with a video by 3D Systems, providing us with a detailed look at their latest dental innovations, which were showcased at…
News#3DExpress: Pelagus 3D and Doosan to Push 3D Printing Adoption in KoreaTo round off the week, we’d like to take a look back at five news items that have left their mark on the additive manufacturing sector. And we’ll start with news from Pelgas 3D and Doosan Enerbility who are seeking…