3D Technologies

There are a number of different technologies that can fit under the additive manufacturing umbrella. Though common ones like FDM and SLA are well-known in the industry, others may be more niche. Take for example, Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM), a unique…

In recent years, the field of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has been rapidly gaining popularity across various industries. Its ability to offer customization, innovative design, and improved performance has led to its widespread adoption in diverse fields. Among…

Additive manufacturing offers a significant advantage in design freedom. However, this advantage can be jeopardized when the 3D printer lacks proper configuration or the design and modeling phase is not optimized. Consequently, a range of 3D printing issues may arise,…

In recent years, the combination of additive and subtractive manufacturing has gained in popularity, making a significant impact worldwide. Thanks to a number of technological advances, there are a wide variety of industries already benefiting from so-called “hybrid manufacturing” for…

3D printing has come a long way since its origins in the 1980s. Though originally used almost exclusively for rapid prototyping, over the past few years we have seen additive manufacturing technologies rapidly industrialize and be used for end-use parts…

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process in which thin layers of material are deposited one on top of the other to form an object. There are several printing techniques available today, grouped into seven main families…

After a quick overview of post-processing in 3D printing, it’s time go even deeper into the topic, starting with one of the first steps that takes place immediately after printing. This is the cleaning of the part, which involves both…

3D printing, like any manufacturing method, does not come without problems. Besides stringing in 3D printing, where unwanted thin filament threads are stretched between non-printed areas, thus creating ‘strings’ of material, there is also ghosting. You may have heard of…

Per the most recent Wohlers Report, the market for additive manufacturing goods and services has seen a growth of about 18.3% over the past year, confirming not only the continued market recovery from the pandemic, but also the increasing importance…

One of the features of additive manufacturing is that it offers great design freedom to create complex and truly impressive parts. However, creating perfect models can require intermediate steps, such as the use of supports. In 3D printing, supports, as…

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a 3D-printed robotic hand with touch sensors that can determine the identity of an object with just one grasp. This technology is becoming increasingly important, especially with the aging population…

The various additive manufacturing technologies available today can seem endless, though they often fall into one of about seven categories, but not all of them. Take, for example, cold spray additive manufacturing. Cold spray is a technique which involves the…