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Getting Started with 3D Printing
Here is a description of my recent experiences building a 3D printer and getting it up and running, for those that might be interested in this technology. Includes my first print results which turned...
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3D Printed Brain for surgical training
When medical students train as surgeons they typically practice on cadavers or use simulators. A simulation allows students to hone their skills by looking into a screen whilst moving tools below to...
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Hybrid machines: A little bit of give and take
Additive and subtractive processes will be performed by one machine without the necessity for multiple set-ups 3D printing is a technological miracle but is not without its limitations, but then again...
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DDS and FDM: know the difference
Schematic of FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) When selecting a 3D printing process an important consideration how the process itself can affect the part. If the correct process is not selected, a part...
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Making Sense of Metal 3D Printing
Metal 3D Printing can be quite confusing and intimidating because of the sheer number of different names and processes even though most of the names are not indicative of different processes. Way back...
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Bioprinting: 3D printing LIVING tissue
Organovo bioprinting process (also see videos below) The bioprinting sector has taken a very large leap forward. The Drexel Biofabrication lab, led by Wei Sun, PhD,, has just printed its first living...
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3D Printer Shopping Guide
There are many options out there when it comes to 3D printers, from the hobbyist level all the way to entry-level professional models. A variety of printers offer options ranging from heated build...
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EKOCYCLE Cube – The Growing 3D Printing Frontier
With so much going on in the world of 3D printing, it is difficult to tell just where the technology could go in the next 5 years. There are plenty of unrealized applications and potential...
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SLA or DLP 3D Printing? How to choose between them.
For many industry insiders and hobbyists, 3D Printing has become a household name. However, the technology used in DLP (Digital Light Processing) or Stereolithography (SLA) printers is still relatively...
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Is it possible to ban 3D printed guns?
Legislation that would ban 3D printed guns was originally proposed by New York Congressman Steve Israel but was not passed into law. According to Israel’s office he is planning to reintroduce his “The...
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Additive manufacturing, the FDA and a regulatory minefield
Even though additive manufacturing has opened the door to multiple business opportunities in recent times it has been like the Wild West for the last few years… no laws or regulations to talk of...
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What is CLIP 3D printing?
I recently had the opportunity to tour the facilities of The Technology House, one of four companies that are prototyping and testing the newest Carbon CLIP (Continuous Liquid Interface Production)...
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3D Printed Drug Spritam Cleared By FDA
The medical industry is a fertile ground for some of the most promising and innovative uses for additive manufacturing. As the FDA begins to approve more 3D printed devices, other additive...
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Rapid Prototyping Basics
3D Printer (SLA and DLP) For those in the design world, the idea of rapid prototyping is not a new concept; prototypes of every new design must be produced to validate and test before a finalized...
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6 Extremely Weird 3D Printing Applications
Previously we discussed 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing and how it works in the aerospace industry. In these articles, we learned that some of the benefits of additive manufacturing...
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What Can On-Demand Manufacturing Do For You?
While the term “on-demand manufacturing” may seem fairly broad it has actually revolutionised the way in which small, medium and large sized companies are able to operate. Whether creating a prototype,...
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3D Printed Biomaterials, and the first 3D printed organ
One of the new trends within the additive manufacturing sector is bioprinting (otherwise known as 3D printed biomaterials) which has shown promising results when looking to duplicate living tissue...
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The History of 3D Printing
3D printing, which is technically referred to as Additive Manufacturing (AM), is all the rage in the manufacturing industry these days. Therefore, we decided to take a look into the origins of the this...
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9 cool things to 3D print right now!
Looking for some cool things to 3D print? If you’re a maker or tinkerer of any kind, then it’s highly likely you have a 3D printer. Entry level 3D printers have become extremely affordable and are...
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3D Printing with Metal Powders
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) has been steadily gaining traction in the manufacturing industry. At present, there is a big focus on advanced aerospace, medical and military products. There is a...
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3D Printing in Surgery
Surgical interventions are now relying more and more on 3D printing to gain a deeper insight into complex operations and devise surgical interventions. All the while AM is becoming cheaper and more...
View ArticleHow To Strengthen 3D Printed Parts
Additive Manufacturing is gradually gaining inertia throughout the different branches of industry. However, one of the mains obstacles is the endurance and performance the parts deliver – the need to...
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Markforged Metal X price, technology and 3D printing materials
Metal 3D printers have been around for over a decade but have been out of reach for most. With the introduction of the Markforged Metal X, this has begun changing. This new offering from Markforged...
View ArticleTop 5 Hottest Engineering Topics for 2020
These are exciting times to be involved in engineering. The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR or Industry 4.0 – whichever you prefer) is in full swing. The pace of technological change, especially in the...
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Used cooking oil from McDonalds: a sustainable material for 3D printing
Most traditional 3D printers create a shape by excreting a synthetic resin layer by layer, which is then hardened using UV light. Thanks to the abundance of scientific activity in this field, we have a...
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3D Printing Software overview
Effectively implementing 3D printing in a production environment requires software tools for design, simulation, pre-processing, distribution, manufacturing, inspection, and quality. Printer...
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Revolutionary New Metal 3D Printing Technology (Selective LED-based Melting)
Metal 3D printing can also be known as DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering), and DMLM (Direct Metal Laser Melting) is an additive layer technology. A metal 3D printer uses a laser beam to melt 20-60...
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The Differences Between Metal vs. Plastic 3D Printing
3D printing has been widely adopted for rapid prototyping as well as for low-volume, end-use parts. The term “3D printing” is synonymous with additive manufacturing, and reveals how parts are made: by...
View ArticleVideo of the Day: Integrating Genetic Engineering with 3D Printing
An interdisciplinary team of researchers have developed a new way to 3D print objects that can control living organisms. This breakthrough may lead to development of new biomedical tools custom to the...
View ArticleVideo of the Day: 3D Printing Human Skin
Functional human skin can now be 3D printed with an adapted printer that covers cuts and wounds with skin cells. 3D printed skin cells heal wounds three times faster than normal human skin, and while...
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3D Printed Parts That Can Kill Bacteria
Researchers for the Department of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sheffield, have created 3D printed parts that are resistant to common strains of bacteria. This has a vast amount of...
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Best 3D Printer under 1000
Best 3D Printer under 1,000? Wheather you are looking for a cheap 3D printer or prepared to pay up to 1,000 – your search is over! We’ve compiled a list of the best 3D printers according to the...
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Best Laser Engraver Machines: Our Top 5 Pick
Here we present our best pick of the best laser engraver machines of 2021. Acquiring the laser cutter that will fulfill your needs may not be as expensive as you might think. In the past, it was only...
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Fun 3D Printed Products and Devices of 2021
3D printing is a type of rapid prototyping technology that enables short-run production to produce custom-made and on demand products for customers faster than ever before. It has revolutionized the...
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