RAPID 2012: A Post-Conference Summary
RAPID 2012 has come and gone yet highlights from the conference keep making an appearance on many engineering, design and 3D printing blogs; which attests to the importance and impact…
How 3D Printers are Used in Higher Education Schools Today
Three-dimensional printing – or additive manufacturing – is one of the most exciting technological innovations in recent years. The process of creating products by meticulously combining thin layers of liquid…
Advancements in Additive Manufacturing Make it a Favorite for Molds & Prototypes
Since additive manufacturing (AM) made its debut, the technology has really advanced–including expanding into the realm of mold making. The AM market is exponentially growing, according to the Wohlers Report 2012.…
3D Printing + Creativity = Innovation
3D printing has been around for many years, but it has recently gained momentum with the public. Yes 3D printing is a great additive to the product development process for…
What the Merger Means for 3D Printing
With the recent merger of two 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing giants, what new capabilities will be offered? Each company certainly has their own strengths and capabilities, but together will offer a…
New Cure for the Common Cold: 3D Print Your Own Medicine
When you have a cold most people run to the drugstore to buy an over the counter medicine, curl up under a blanket and sip on chicken noodle soup. 3D…
3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing IS Changing the Manufacturing Industry
How will 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing change the way conventional manufacturing methods are utilized? Is 3D Printing just a cool process or are there added benefits and value gained to using…
The Top 5 Materials Trends of 2011
Design News released an article this week on the top five material trends of 2011. There were some interesting observations presented in the article that we wanted to share with…