3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping Archives

3D Printing is Shaking Up the Manufacturing Industry

10 years ago

3D printing is a technology that has been around for some time, but, within the last few years, its popularity has picked up steam and is now completely revolutionizing the…

Functional Prototypes are Critical for Success

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping

10 years ago

The ability to effectively communicate your idea with a functional prototype is one of the many benefits of prototyping. Whether your goal is to find investors or patent your idea,…

The Correlation Between Patents & Innovation

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping

10 years ago

With increasing litigation sparked by patent trolls, patents and the entire patent system have come under scrutiny. Many are calling for patent system reform while others are saying that the…

Impressive 3D Printing Products at RAPID 2015

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping

10 years ago

The RAPID 2015 Conference & Exposition in Long Beach, CA displayed numerous new 3D printing products and hosted an array of industry leaders speaking extensively about the technology. We unfortunately did not get…

Design for Manufacturability

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping

10 years ago

Design engineers are critical during the product development cycle for concept, planning, detailed design and prototyping, and are also increasing responsible for manufacturing methods analysis and production planning. These last two responsibilities…

Benefits & Drawbacks of the New 3MF File Format

3D CAD, 3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping

10 years ago

In recent weeks there has been chatter about the new 3MF file format and what it means for the 3D printing industry. “3MF is a new 3D printing format that will…

3D Printing Captures the Imagination

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping

10 years ago

Additive manufacturing (a/k/a 3D printing) has captured the attention of not only tech enthusiasts but almost every single industry out there. This technology is quickly expanding and moving beyond its initial…

Kick-start Your Crowdfunding Campaign

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping

10 years ago

All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. ~Walt Disney So you have an idea that you believe it viable and would be a crowdfunding…

3D Printing & Injection Molding Are Compatible

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping

10 years ago

Many times it seems as though 3D printing and Injection Molding are at odds with one another, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. There is a need for both…

The Emergence of the Maker Movement

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping

10 years ago

The maker movement is made up of some 135 million adults in the U.S., however, it’s more than just a U.S. movement. Maker faires that celebrate the movement have popped…

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