Today, 3D printing continues to transform factory floors as companies adopt 3D printing for large-scale production across multiple sites. Historically, a lot of 3D printing production happened in isolation – separated from the conventional … [Read more...] about The increasing relevance of smart data in 3D Printing
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Tips on using lattices for specific 3D printable mechanical properties
By Emily Newton As 3D printing has become more popular, people have become interested in enhancing the mechanical properties of their creations. One of the ways to do that is to use a 3D-printed lattice structure. Here are some tips for bringing … [Read more...] about Tips on using lattices for specific 3D printable mechanical properties
Overcoming the crisis: COVID-19, the automotive industry and the potential of additive manufacturing
Every day, industries across the world face unique and interlinking challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. For the automotive industry, it’s a complex picture in which there are both hurdles and opportunities. Eric Pallarés, Chief Technology … [Read more...] about Overcoming the crisis: COVID-19, the automotive industry and the potential of additive manufacturing
5 reasons additive manufacturing will boom in 2021
By Blake Teipel, Ph.D., CEO and Co-founder, Essentium 2020 was a painful, unprecedented year that none of us will soon forget. But with the U.S. election behind us and the promise of effective vaccines ahead, 2021 should be significantly brighter. … [Read more...] about 5 reasons additive manufacturing will boom in 2021
How does 3D printing differ from CNC machining?
By Mike Dunlap If you are familiar with the advantages of and possibilities that are opened up by CNC machining, you may have so far steered clear of the emerging trend for additive manufacturing. There is doubtlessly room for both technologies to … [Read more...] about How does 3D printing differ from CNC machining?
The 3D electronics market is diversifying and forecast to reach around $3bn by 2030
By Dr Matthew Dyson, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx 3D electronics: an Alternative to PCBs? Mention an electronic circuit and you are likely to picture a printed circuit board (PCB): a rigid rectangle in a characteristic green color with copper … [Read more...] about The 3D electronics market is diversifying and forecast to reach around $3bn by 2030
“Let them make it!”
Miguel de Unamuno, philosopher and writer of the Generation of '98, and one of the most illustrious Spanish figures of the 20th century, puts in a certain essay: "Invent, then, they and we will take advantage of their inventions. Well, I trust and … [Read more...] about “Let them make it!”