More than thirty years ago, engineers saw the introduction of a technology known as 3D printing. Designed to speed up prototyping, media hype gave the impression that these devices were almost identical to the Star Trek Replicator—the device that … [Read more...]
Funding is flowing in to additive manufacturing
Doubt as to whether additive technology can truly be a manufacturing technology has hung over this industry for the past few years. As of this date, additive technology is not quite as fast at producing hundreds of parts as a punch press. And there … [Read more...]
Keep up with additive manufacturing technology
Throughout 2018, additive-manufacturing vendors introduced a number of enhancements that make these systems faster at producing parts. And you can expect this trend to continue through 2019. Staying on top of this innovative, fast moving technology … [Read more...]
Jabil moves to make materials for 3D printing
One factor that will determine the success of 3D printing technologies in manufacturing processes will be materials. Without materials that are usable by additive processes and that have the properties needed for various engineering designs, additive … [Read more...]
New additive technologies compete with traditional manufacturing
Additive manufacturing continues to explore out-of-the-box thinking for ways to make three-dimensional parts fast. Vendors of additive manufacturing technology continue to introduce new ways to build three-dimensional parts. The main driver behind … [Read more...]
What will change for 3D printing in 2019?
In 2018, users of additive manufacturing technology saw a number of new ways to build parts layer-by-layer as vendors continued to explore how fast the technology could go. Expect such explorations to continue in 2019. In addition, large … [Read more...]
The most read stories on additive manufacturing of 2018
Here at Make Parts Fast, we post hundreds of news and stories for you. It’s time to take a look at which ones were the most read. Do you miss any of these? 1. Can you 3d print your own glasses frames? GlassesUSA.com, a leading online eyewear … [Read more...]
Imagining a better space lander through generative design
As newer technologies--like additive manufacturing and generative design—converge, engineers are tackling design challenges they couldn’t address, let along build, previously. Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor NASA has spent decades exploring … [Read more...]
The digital transformation—making design and manufacturing seamless
“The electric light did not come from the continuous improvement of candles.” More companies are combining the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Generative Design and 3D printing into platforms that bring design and manufacturing closer … [Read more...]
Is additive right for your part? Answer these 8 questions to find out
Not every design should be made using additive technology. But answers to eight questions will help you make the right choice between additive, machining, and injection molding for your production needs. Despite the buzz and attention on additive … [Read more...]
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