What is FDM? Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a type of additive manufacturing process used for creating tangible 3-dimensional objects from CAD-designed digital files. Invented by S. Scott Crump in 1989, this trademarked 3D printing method uses … [Read more...] about What is FDM?
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What is Stereolithography?
Stereolithography (SLA) is a type of additive manufacturing process used for creating tangible 3-dimensional objects from CAD designs or 3D scanned digital files. The process, invented and named by Chuck Hull in 1986, uses photo-reactive (usually … [Read more...] about What is Stereolithography?
Airwolf 3D unveils WolfBite Nano for PLA printing
Airwolf 3D recently announced Wolfbite Nano, a surface treatment solution that bonds polylactic acid plastic parts to a glass 3D printer build plate, making for a smooth release of objects after printing. This new solution works well with heated and … [Read more...] about Airwolf 3D unveils WolfBite Nano for PLA printing
What is a 3D Printer?
3D printers are a specific type of industrial machine and are the primary tool used for the additive manufacturing process. 3D printers use data from CAD drawings and 3D scanners to create solid 3-dimensional objects out of some material. How it … [Read more...] about What is a 3D Printer?
How to groom future 3D printing engineers
A report from New Media Consortium Horizon Report 2015 recently identified a top trend in education as advancing cultures of change and innovation. MakerBot sees the adoption of desktop 3D printing in the classroom as a way to create a culture of … [Read more...] about How to groom future 3D printing engineers
What will you build with a 3D printer?
What would you experiment with, what would you design, what problems could you solve if you had a 3D printer on your desk? You now have an opportunity to win one from Stratasys. Stratasys is hosting a contest, and the winner will receive a … [Read more...] about What will you build with a 3D printer?
3D printing goes to university
Xavier’s MakerBot Innovation Center brings 3D printing to Xavier community and creates local hub for innovation, learning and entrepreneurialism. Xavier University recently signed an agreement with MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D … [Read more...] about 3D printing goes to university
MakerBot wants to change the way you think about 3D printing
MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D printing industry, is at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week. Instead of introducing a number of new products, the company is on a mission to transform the way people think about 3D … [Read more...] about MakerBot wants to change the way you think about 3D printing
Testing consumer 3D printers
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is underway, so you can expect to see a number of consumer based 3D printing introductions. Would you consider using a consumer style 3D printer? Perhaps as a tool to experiment with, checking the look and feel of … [Read more...] about Testing consumer 3D printers
Introducing the LulzBot Mini
Aleph Objects, Inc., an open source hardware company, announced the launch of the latest addition to its line of LulzBot 3D printers--the LulzBot Mini. Built on community proven technology, the LulzBot Mini is one of the most “open” consumer … [Read more...] about Introducing the LulzBot Mini