Preparing for Your First Product Development Meeting
Once you have developed your product idea as far as you can on your own, it’s time to meet with a product development firm—but how do you prepare for such…
3D Innovations in the News — Printing Innovation on Demand
Recently our very own Collin Kobayashi, 3D Innovations President and Chief 3D Officer, was interviewed by Pacific Business News regarding the additive manufacturing industry along with the challenges of starting…
National Engineers Week 2017: Dream Big
(Image courtesy of DiscoverE.) This year’s theme for National Engineers Week is ‘Dream Big’, and it really embodies what the engineering profession is all about. Engineering is about taking a…
Manufacturing Technology: 3D Printing vs CNC
3D printing has undoubtedly become a tool-of-choice for makers and educators alike. The rapid growth in 3D printing technology and its popularity has manufacturers worried that at-home 3D printers may…
3D Academy Event: 3D Printing and CAD Design using LEGO (March 20-24th)
Our 3D Academy and Play-Well TEKnologies have teamed up once again to host a 3D Printing and CAD Design using LEGO enrichment camp for students. This camp is a perfect…
3D Academy: Fostering a Growth Mindset for STEM Education Success
STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects can be a challenge for students, however, as educators and parents we can help prepare our students for these challenges by equipping them…
Demand for 3D Digital Design Rises
3D CAD has become a critical early step in the product development process. These digital designs minimize design challenges and manufacturing complications. Below are three common questions we regularly receive…
Hardware is a Perfectly Complex Mess
Early-stage hardware startups are faced with complex challenges, a flurry of information and questions, many questions. To sum it up, hardware is messy. However, with technological advances and a shift…
Designing & Prototyping with 3D Printing
It’s no secret that additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) is shifting the manufacturing landscape and transforming supply chains. 3D printing is redefining how companies design, develop and manufacture…
3D Printing Continues to Transform Manufacturing in 2017
Additive Manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is ripe for innovation in 2017. 3D printing technology has been evolving at a rapid rate since it caught the attention of makers…