The Correlation Between Patents & Innovation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
3D Printing… A Tax Credit?
Is your company currently using additive manufacturing (a/k/a 3D printing) for research and experimentation? If so, you may qualify for the federal R&D tax credit. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is used throughout the entire…
Optimizing Design for 3D Printing (CADSpeed Interview)
Recently Collin Kobayashi, President & Chief 3D Officer of 3D Innovations, was interviewed by CADSpeed. The CADSpeed blog is the brainchild of Cadalyst magazine and is “devoted to helping CAD users, CAD managers,…