Additive printing, commonly known as 3D printing, has rapidly emerged as one of the most transformative technologies in manufacturing. By allowing manufacturers to build objects layer by layer, this technique has revolutionized the way products are designed, produced, and customized.
"MechStyle" allows users to personalize 3D models, while ensuring they're physically viable after fabrication, producing unique personal items and assistive technology.
A new method could enable users to design portable medical devices, like a splint, that can be rapidly converted from flat panels to a 3D object without any tools.
A deep dive into the physics, properties, and practical applications of 3D printing filaments, from everyday polylactic acid to performance composites.
Discover how to print with high-performance filaments like PEEK, PEKK, and ULTEM. Learn about their properties, hardware needs, challenges, and best practices for industrial-grade 3D printing.
Explore how 3D-Fuel's Pro PCTG filament advances additive manufacturing, offering higher impact strength, improved environmental resistance, and reliable printability for functional and industrial 3D printing applications.
3devo's next-generation desktop extruder combines industrial precision with lab-scale simplicity enabling more controlled, higher-performance and data-driven 3D printing material workflows.
Additive printing, commonly known as 3D printing, has rapidly emerged as one of the most transformative technologies in manufacturing. By allowing manufacturers to build objects layer by layer, this technique has revolutionized the way products are designed, produced, and customized.
Both FDM & FFF create three-dimensional objects by extruding melted thermoplastic filament through a nozzle, building up layers to form the final product. The distinction between FDM and FFF lies not in the technology itself, but in their origins.
CAD file types are fundamental to modern engineering workflows. This guide explores different CAD file formats, explaining their uses, advantages, and how to choose the right format.
Using an approach called DNA origami, scientists at Caltech have developed a technique that could lead to cheaper, reusable biomarker sensors for quickly detecting proteins in bodily fluids, eliminating the need to send samples out to lab centers for testing.
Let's dive into the many use cases and applications 3D printing has introduced since its inception, explore where it might be headed, and see how UltiMaker fits into this evolving timeline of past, present, and future.
What is the most flexible 3D printing material? Here we discuss the options, from consumer TPU and TPE filaments to industrial-grade elastomers used in SLA and SLS.
Hi, I’m Niko Mroncz, Head of Sales Engineering at Xometry. I’ve been working with metal 3D printing since 2010. After handling thousands of projects, I’ve compiled a list of the most common mistakes to avoid in DMLS. I hope this will help you create optimized designs for metal 3D printing.
Scientists have used holographic projections to bring unprecedented resolution to a light-based 3D printing technique. The method allows the fabrication of millimeter-scale objects within seconds using significantly less energy than previous approaches.
Discover how NanoPro is redefining microfabrication with 2-photon polymerization (2PP), enabling industrial-scale production of ultra-precise microstructures.
Flexible membrane keyboards are used in a variety of electronics, medical devices, automotive, and more due to their thin, lightweight design. This project demonstrates printing one using Voltera’s NOVA system.
3D printing, an integral part of the industrial manufacturing and the product development landscape. Safeguarding sensitive design files, ensuring compliance with data privacy laws, and maintaining the integrity of production systems, are all critical aspects that need to be taken into consideration
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a climate-friendly covering for walls and ceilings that temporarily stores moisture, creating a comfortable environment in heavily used indoor spaces. The covering components are made of mineral waste materials and are produced by means of 3D printing.