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Additive manufacturing offers a new way to make objects. First, let’s distinguish the dominant manufacturing technologies. Machining, in the form of milling, cutting, drilling, stamping, and so on makes objects by removing material off of a block of … [Read more...]

It can be, but it depends on several factors. The number of units to be produced The number of times a design could or will change Time Part finish needs 3D printing is not as fast at making products as injection molding. Thus, when … [Read more...]

It seems as though additive technology comes out with a breakthrough almost every week. Such developments can make it difficult to determine how additive manufacturing can add value to a business.  But there are six key areas to examine to see what … [Read more...]

Overmolding is an injection molding process typically used for high-volume production. It is a way to add an additional layer of resin to a part that has already been injection molded. The main reason to overmold is to develop characteristics … [Read more...]

Whether prototyping or producing final parts, the ability of a part to bend or hold firm depends on the chosen material’s tensile strength. A fundamental property of many materials, tensile strength, is an indicator of what a material might do … [Read more...]

The number of additive technologies continues to grow. But each one requires attention to different details and nuances to make sure you get the most out of your chosen additive technology. Here are specific tips on designing for the HP Multi Jet … [Read more...]

Materials, whether for 3D printing or other applications, can exhibit a number of properties.  Each property plays a role in design and the given application.  Here’s a quick primer on common material properties you will find for 3D printing … [Read more...]

Even though additive manufacturing (AM) gives designers more freedom to design geometrically complex objects, there are some limitations. One of which is cost. While a designer can create anything from his/her imagination, it may not be … [Read more...]

Several 3D printing and additive technologies, such as the powder bed and stereolithograpy technologies, primarily build solid objects.  The benefits of solid objects are that they are usually strong and resistant to breakage.  But they are also … [Read more...]