Did you know that MakerBot 3D printers are in more than 7,000 schools across North America? As with any new technology, education is critical to its long-term success. MakerBot is active in educating future additive manufacturing experts and has just … [Read more...] about Preparing the next generation of additive manufacturing experts
3D Printing Basics
Understanding 3DP: Selecting the right process and material for you
By Ishan Bhide, Applications Engineer, Fictiv Advances in manufacturing have recently provided product developers with new materials to make the manufacturing process more diverse. However, material choice can make a big difference in the success … [Read more...] about Understanding 3DP: Selecting the right process and material for you
AM Engineers need a set of best-practices… and a change in mindset
By: Brian Crotty, Manager Marketing & PR, and Anna Schröder, Junior Marketing & PR at 3YOURMIND Technology advances alone are not enough to drive additive manufacturing into production workflows. But simple building blocks, such as best … [Read more...] about AM Engineers need a set of best-practices… and a change in mindset
Go beyond DfAM: Blueprint program will help businesses adopt additive manufacturing
Many of those new to the additive industry still operate under the hype of what 3D printing is, and they don't understand, truly, what the cool applications are, or even what the basic applications are, from jigs and fixtures, to prototyping, and so … [Read more...] about Go beyond DfAM: Blueprint program will help businesses adopt additive manufacturing
Promoting safety and sustainability in the AM process chain
Joseph Crabtree, CEO, Additive Manufacturing Technologies Ltd The concept of sustainability and safety in the use of additive manufacturing (AM) has been an area of discussion for a few years now. However, with the shift to post-processing when … [Read more...] about Promoting safety and sustainability in the AM process chain
PolyJet 3D printing’s benefits for prototyping
By using PolyJet features like full color, graphic textures and multiple materials, designers, engineers and product development teams can create prototypes that accurately simulate end-product look and feel. Matt Stenoien, Product Manager, … [Read more...] about PolyJet 3D printing’s benefits for prototyping
Preparing to switch from traditional to additive manufacturing
How to overcome design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) constraints that can be deterrents to mass production. Benny Buller, founder and CEO, VELO3D The manufacturing world’s mindset is shifting with the news of 3D-printed, … [Read more...] about Preparing to switch from traditional to additive manufacturing
What is polymer directed energy deposition (DED) for 3D printing and how can it benefit you?
Dr. Natalie Rudolph, Vice President of Research and Development, AREVO For almost a decade now, Additive Manufacturing (AM) has been one of the fastest growing areas in manufacturing. This growth has resulted in significant efforts in material and … [Read more...] about What is polymer directed energy deposition (DED) for 3D printing and how can it benefit you?
A guide to additive manufacturing
One of the keys to greater acceptance and use of additive manufacturing / 3D printing is education--helping those who haven't been taught how to make the best use of this technology. Renishaw, an additive manufacturing (AM) systems and software … [Read more...] about A guide to additive manufacturing
How to take advantage of additive manufacturing’s continuing advancements
Because Protolabs offers a number of digital manufacturing services, the staff track the continuing advancements in additive manufacturing (also known as industrial 3D printing), injection molding, machining, and materials. Additive manufacturing, in … [Read more...] about How to take advantage of additive manufacturing’s continuing advancements
