Featured
From current standards to overcoming obstacles, this article offers a comprehensive understanding of the vital concept and its role in achieving desired quality and aesthetics in various industries.
Be the first to know.
Get our 3D Printing & Digital Manufacturing weekly email digest.
3D Printing & Digital Manufacturing
featured
From current standards to overcoming obstacles, this article offers a comprehensive understanding of the vital concept and its role in achieving desired quality and aesthetics in various industries.
Featured
With amputees in war-torn Ukraine nearing half million, the Canadian non-profit organization Victoria Hand Project (VHP) is combining innovative materials from BASF Forward AM with UltiMaker 3D Printers’ robust construction to provide high-performance prosthetics to those in urgent need.
Featured
Freudenberg Performance Materials, a leading global developer and manufacturer of innovative technical textiles, explores new paths with its procurement of components. In this endeavor, the company has chosen FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer as its supplier for various parts.
Engineers Wiki. Most Asked Questions.
Comprehensive Guide
An engineer’s guide to understanding the state of the art in metal 3D Printing
Best PETG Filament In 2026: High-Speed, Matte, Reinforced
By Benedict O'Neill.
8 minutes read.
How to Calibrate a 3D Printer: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers
By Benedict O'Neill.
17 minutes read.
3D Printing VFA: Vertical Fine Artifacts and How to Control Them
By Benedict O'Neill.
10 minutes read.
How to Use a 3D Printer: Quick-Start Guide for Engineers
By Benedict O'Neill.
12 minutes read.
How to Open SLDPRT Files: A Practical Guide
By Ramsha Jawaid.
16 minutes read.
ORGANIZATIONS. SHAPING THE INDUSTRY.
The Next Byte
Entertainment
The Next Byte Podcast is hosted by two young engineers - Daniel and Farbod - who select the most interesting tech/engineering cont...
165 Posts
TAGGED WITH 3d printing
Scientists at Caltech have figured out how to precisely engineer tiny three-dimensional (3D) metallic pieces with nanoscale dimensions.
A bone-like composite developed at EPFL, in collaboration with researchers from ETH Zurich, Empa and the University of Fribourg, uses naturally occurring enzymes to accelerate mineralization through an energy-efficient, room-temperature process.
The 3D printer filament market is flooded with choices, but what are the best PETG filaments available to engineers today? Here we look at some of the top brands.
A guide for engineers about what sparse infill density refers to, with practical recommendations backed by research and slicing software data.
TAGGED WITH smart material printing
Discover how iAM Marketplace simplifies industrial additive manufacturing by unifying materials, validation services, and multi-brand technologies into one open ecosystem for efficient AM sourcing.
This article discusses what attendees can expect from TCT Asia 2026, including its conference format, focus areas, and the experts contributing to industry-specific discussions.
This article discusses the exhibitors, products, and industrial trends defining additive manufacturing across the Asia-Pacific region at TCT Asia 2026.
This article discusses how the Asia-Pacific region is advancing additive manufacturing and the role of TCT Asia as the leading 3D printing and additive manufacturing event in the Asia-Pacific.
Latest Posts
From current standards to overcoming obstacles, this article offers a comprehensive understanding of the vital concept and its role in achieving desired quality and aesthetics in various industries.
With amputees in war-torn Ukraine nearing half million, the Canadian non-profit organization Victoria Hand Project (VHP) is combining innovative materials from BASF Forward AM with UltiMaker 3D Printers’ robust construction to provide high-performance prosthetics to those in urgent need.
4 minutes read
Freudenberg Performance Materials, a leading global developer and manufacturer of innovative technical textiles, explores new paths with its procurement of components. In this endeavor, the company has chosen FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer as its supplier for various parts.
2 minutes read
The development of digital technology has revolutionised life as we know it.
4 minutes read
Additive electronics is sustainable reduceing copper and water consumption vs. the traditional PCB production processes by 70% and 95%, respectively whilst reducing the carbon footprint by 75%. Here you will read about the latest advances by one of the leading firms in the field from Japan
4 minutes read
Renowned British supercar manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company uses UltiMaker 3D printers to design and produce bespoke parts for its high-end sports cars
4 minutes read
Caracol has introduced Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing to explore how to manufacture advanced applications such as space vehicles, leveraging the benefits of AM and robotics. This project enabled the production of propulsion tanks for CubeSat carrier space vehicles,
Using 3D-printed and CNC-machined parts from MakerVerse, the team built a powerful 3,000 kg machine. See how "Groundhog Beta" won awards at a competition organized by Elon Musk's The Boring Company.
4 minutes read
This article explores the most suitable 3D printing materials for high-temperature applications and their printing technologies, key features, and common applications.
5 minutes read
Part strength is sometimes seen as a weakness of 3D printing. But how strong are 3D printed parts really, especially compared to injection molding?
The most popular 3D printing filament, PLA is known for many things, like its good printability and ability to withstand warping. When it comes to temperature resistance, however, the material has its limitations. In this article, we're diving into PLA's thermal properties and comparing them to other common filaments.
Slicing software has been around since the very beginning of 3D printing, with digital slicing of STL files being one of the key features of Chuck Hull’s first stereolithography system. However, in the time since, slicing software has evolved beyond its base functions of simply converting 3D object models into machine instructions.
5 minutes read
3D printing elephant foot is a common issue that most 3D printer users will have experienced. Typically caused by excessive heat or poor nozzle calibration, the issue can be solved in several ways.
Micro-fabricated nozzle plates are used in various industries, such as inkjet printing, medical devices, and flow control. Manufacturing these nozzle plates requires precision and accuracy to achieve the desired performance. Several production technologies can be used to manufacture micro-fabricated metal nozzle plates, such as 3D printing, Laser Cutting, Micro Milling, Micro Punching, and Electroforming. In this article, we will introduce these production technologies, and illustrate how to find your preferred process for the production of micro-fabricated nozzle plates based on key features such as precision, customization, scalability, and material compatibility.
In this article, we look at the importance of using a 3D printer air filter to remove potentially harmful fumes from the print environment, as well as the different kinds of filter available and how to ensure proper maintenance.
