For consumer and professional users, this is a common question. 3D Hubs recently created a guide on the best low-cost, desktop, more consumer style printers. Some of these printers, though, may suit professional design engineer needs for initial … [Read more...] about Which 3D printer should you own?
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What would an additive manufacturing factory look like?
Many vendors and users have a vision of additive manufacturing becoming a “Factory of Tomorrow.” These visions are not all the same. But at some point, soon, additive manufacturing (AM) will be a key feature in factories. The trend is already … [Read more...] about What would an additive manufacturing factory look like?
Using a robot to 3D print parts
The use of robots in a 3D printing system is not new, but it’s not common. Many such systems are more experimental than systems for sale. Arevo Labs, a leader in composite additive manufacturing technology, is introducing a scalable Robot-based … [Read more...] about Using a robot to 3D print parts
MakerBot improves print speed on its 3D printers
MakerBot claims its Desktop 3.8 prints designs 30% faster and with stronger structural support. 3D printing speed is affected by several factors, including how you arrange a build on the build tray, how you slice the STL code, and what fill … [Read more...] about MakerBot improves print speed on its 3D printers
MakerBot Thingiverse reaches landmark 1 million uploads
MakerBot Thingiverse, one of the largest 3D design communities, announced that it has reached a landmark one million uploads and 200 million downloads on its platform. What began in 2008 as a website exclusively for the burgeoning maker community has … [Read more...] about MakerBot Thingiverse reaches landmark 1 million uploads
3D printing improves Diver safety
Worldwide, there are hundreds of diver fatalities per year due to forgetting to check an air supply. In the vast majority of those fatalities, the “dive buddy” never knew that his partner was already dead. An innovative design for an extra air supply … [Read more...] about 3D printing improves Diver safety
Bundled 3D scanning and 3D printing
Artec 3D, a leading developer and manufacturer of professional 3D software and hardware, announced a new product bundle that will equip customers with a full suite of the latest in reverse engineering hardware and leading design/inspection software … [Read more...] about Bundled 3D scanning and 3D printing
When will 3D printing meet expectations?
When will 3D printing really take off and be an integral part of manufacturing? Impatient pundits demand instant results. Even stock investors are deliberately short selling 3D printing stock for not “performing” fast enough. But the problem is … [Read more...] about When will 3D printing meet expectations?
A new source for flexible 3D printing materials
Last year, Fenner Drives introduced a novel 3D printing material that has considerable elasticity. It is useful for printing seals, gaskets, custom plugs and flexible hinges. Apparently Fenner is having enough success that it has launched the … [Read more...] about A new source for flexible 3D printing materials
Push the boundaries of color 3D printing
Adobe unveiled 3D printing capabilities in its Photoshop CC in January 2014. Through a simplified 3D print process, Photoshop CC let users produce print-ready 3D models using familiar Photoshop tools. Now Adobe has taken the next step with the … [Read more...] about Push the boundaries of color 3D printing