by mike | Jun 8, 2015 | 3D Blog
As 3D printing becomes more prevalent in the manufacturing arena and as we continue to master the art, new doors open and new ways of thinking emerge. Designers and engineers can create assemblies with fewer nuts and bolts, fewer items on a bill of materials and fewer...
by mike | Apr 30, 2015 | 3D Blog
Often we receive models that are bulky and rather large. Take the Sioux Falls Cathedral for instance, a great architectural piece.Sioux Falls CathedralThe bounding box is 141mm x 183mm x 189mm tall, with a solid volume of 1283 cubic centimeters. As is, this will not...
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...
