by Karlee Patton | Apr 10, 2015 | 3D Blog
Today, 3D printing is streamlining processes in companies of all sizes, with particular prominence in the automotive, aerospace, medical, and defense sectors. In this post we will focus on 3D printing in aerospace, including how and why the technology has gained so...
by Karlee Patton | Apr 2, 2015 | 3D Blog
Before you manufacture anything, you need to decide two major things: What material(s) your product will be made of. How to manufacture it. This post will contrast injection molding and 3D printing, specifically looking at the costs associated with each....
by Karlee Patton | Mar 26, 2015 | 3D Blog
You’ve probably heard. Many companies have switched over from traditional manufacturing, thrilled about the way 3D printing has streamlined their production processes. But those who are still warming up to 3D printing may have their reservations about how it can...
by Karlee Patton | Mar 16, 2015 | 3D Blog
As many of you may already know, nylon is a thermoplastic. If you’re 3D printing with nylon materials, you’re either using a powder that hardens into durable plastic when melted by a laser, or you’re using a plastic filament that’s extruded...
by Karlee Patton | Mar 4, 2015 | 3D Blog
Every day, it seems a new industry is experimenting with 3D printing, whether it’s to save time and money, or to simply have fun pushing the limits with a new technology. We’ve seen 3D printing in architecture, both in architectural models and in real world building...
by Karlee Patton | Feb 24, 2015 | 3D Blog
If you’re someone who keeps your eye on Kickstarter projects, you’ve probably noticed that people are constantly innovating in the 3D printing industry, especially on the consumer level. We’re excited to live in a world where people support each other’s ideas and help...