A trend in 3D printing / additive manufacturing is the inclusion of some type of digital connection based on the Internet of Things. Rize Inc., Boston, USA, for example, is announcing Digitally Augmented Parts, which enables augmenting functional 3D … [Read more...]
Turn your CNC into a 3D printing machine
3D printing is certainly resulting in innovative ways to create parts. Here are tools that could give CNC machines 3D printing capabilities. The company 3D-Hybrid is announcing these new tools. It says the tools will simplify metal additive … [Read more...]
How to 3D print fluid flow trajectory lines
Pressure, temperature, and velocity parameters can now be vividly observed in a 3D printed model. Arvind Krishnan, manufacturing applications engineer, GoEngineer Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software is widely used to determine fluid … [Read more...]
The benefits of scale in architectural 3D printing
When you need to show detail, it can be a drawback to use a 3D printer with the average 12 by 12 by 12 in. build area. Larger build areas, such as those available with 3D Platform’s WorkSeries can make it easier to inspect details. This opportunity … [Read more...]
3D printing a custom home for Hermit Crabs
Stratasys Ltd., a global leader in applied additive technology solutions, announced that special effects company, Artem Ltd. overcame traditional design challenges to create realistic miniature houses and shells for its ‘Crab World’ TV campaign, … [Read more...]
3D printing moves to conquer golf club production
The KD-1 is the first 3D printed driver head made from Windform high performance 3D printing materials and a precision CNC machined Titanium striking face. The drive was made by CRP Technology (CRP Group’s 3D printing specialized division) and CRP … [Read more...]
How you can use metals in 3D printing
Metal materials are one of the faster growing segments of materials for 3D printing/additive manufacturing. Take a look at the benefits and common applications. Stratasys Direct Manufacturing www.stratasysdirect.com … [Read more...]
How traditional supply chain models will be affected by 3D printing
Direct benefits to the bottom-line are a motivating factor A leaner supply chain, coupled with minimal inventory and warehousing of parts, has direct benefits to the bottom-line, which could become a reason to accelerate the adoption of 3D … [Read more...]
3D Printing 100,000 versions of one part
When you need to make small changes to one part, one of the best tools to use is 3D printing. Stop-motion film production is one of those applications that require hundreds of small changes to one part. GoEngineer helped Motion Foundry Studios with … [Read more...]
Feeding two cats simultaneously: designing a feeder using 3D printing
By Jacob Bakovsky, Application Engineer Late last year, in my spare time, I began developing an automated feeding device geared to help pet owners (me included) save time and eliminate the hassle of twice-daily feedings. For the manual method … [Read more...]
