By Tyler Reid, Manufacturing Application Manager, GoEngineer. Our nieces and nephews stayed with us around the holidays for their Christmas vacation last year. Ages in this group ranged from 15 to 20 and our discussions included many of the same … [Read more...] about 3D Printing is changing the way we think about customization — and Christmas!
Jabil receives an HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200 printer
Jabil Circuit, Inc. is taking a major step forward toward the future of digital manufacturing by installing its first production units of the HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200 Printer. As an HP foundational customer, Jabil and HP are working together to … [Read more...] about Jabil receives an HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200 printer
Test your knowledge!
What do you know about 3D printing? Here’s your chance to test your knowledge. Plus, you may win a prize for just taking the quiz. To learn more about this contest, click here. The drawing will be held at the end of January 2017. The contest is … [Read more...] about Test your knowledge!
3D-printed device controls ultrasound waves for surgical procedures
Here's an interesting story from one of our sister publications on how 3D printing was used to create a device that improves the precision of surgery. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore developed a 3D-printed device … [Read more...] about 3D-printed device controls ultrasound waves for surgical procedures
How to ensure your part build is right the first time
Renishaw is releasing a new version of its QuantAM software. This version is based on a collaboration with Spatial Corp, a provider of 3D software development toolkits for design, manufacturing, and engineering solutions, and a subsidiary of Dassault … [Read more...] about How to ensure your part build is right the first time
Additive manufacturing’s bright future
2016 was an extraordinary year for additive manufacturing. Most vendors introduced truly manufacturing capable machines thanks to all the research and investment they could do when 3D printing was overhyped. But perhaps the more interesting … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing’s bright future
How to ensure safe usage of your additive manufacturing systems
As metal additive manufacturing (AM) continues to grow in use, it’s time to pay attention to the safe use of these systems. Some may ask, "Why do I have to worry so much about safety? And what do I have to be concerned about?" The answer is, … [Read more...] about How to ensure safe usage of your additive manufacturing systems
Researchers develop method to 3D print NdFeB magnets
The ability to create a part in nearly any shape while reducing material waste were two of the reasons engineers at Magnet Applications, Inc., a Bunting Magnetics Co., experimented with 3D printing magnets. And they succeeded. Using a novel method … [Read more...] about Researchers develop method to 3D print NdFeB magnets
FAQ: Can I use anyone’s filament or powder in my 3D printer?
The answer is, it depends. The history of 3D printing includes a time when engineers turned away from using these devices because they could not deliver a quality built part. Vendors went back to the drawing board and designed new printers, using … [Read more...] about FAQ: Can I use anyone’s filament or powder in my 3D printer?
Will desktop 3D printers make a come back?
Low-cost desktop 3D printers did not quite meet professional engineers expectations. Actually, the price was a bit too high for what you received. For the average price of $5000, you often got a unit that was easily broken, did not really deliver … [Read more...] about Will desktop 3D printers make a come back?