Orville Wright
Does 3D Printing Herald the Democratization of Manufacturing?
The idea of democratization, broadly defined as giving power and access to the general public, is often applied to fields experiencing major shifts. Enter 3D printing, a technology brimming with…
Just-in-Time Manufacturing: Beyond Trinkets and Rockets with 3D Printing
One of the most exciting aspects of 3D printing for mass production is the technology’s ability to eliminate the burden of overproduction. Unlike traditional methods like injection molding, which require…
3D Printing Ethics: Navigating the Gray Areas of 3D Technology
From crafting custom birthday presents to building life-saving prosthetics, 3D printing has revolutionized how we interact with the physical world. But with great power comes great responsibility, and the democratization…
3D Printer Review: The Flashforge Guider 3 Ultra, an Unfinished Beast
Have you ever longed for a 3D printer that blends power, precision, and professional polish? My recent acquisition, the Flashforge Guider 3 Ultra, promised just that. Its all-steel construction, dual…
What about the Messy Humans that Make up Industry 4.0?
The gleaming promises of Industry 4.0 paint a utopian picture: robots taking over the drudgery, AI optimizing workflows, and 3D printers churning out bespoke solutions at our fingertips. It’s a…
Why Choose Metal Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printing for Your Business
Metal powder bed fusion (MPBF) is a 3D printing technology where a high-powered energy source fuses particles of metal powder into complex shapes. MPBF is a popular metal 3D printing…
Why Choose FFF 3D Printing for Your Business
Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is a popular additive manufacturing (AM) process that relies on a heated nozzle to melt and deposit thermoplastic filament layer by layer to create a 3D…
Why Choose Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printing for Your Business
In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, companies are constantly seeking innovative techniques to produce high-quality parts with intricate designs. Powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printing has emerged as a groundbreaking…
Why Choose Vat Photopolymerization 3D Printing for Your Business
Vat photopolymerization (VP) is a type of additive manufacturing (AM) that uses light to cure a liquid resin into a solid object. It is a popular choice for manufacturing a…
Beneath the Layers: What Does a 3D Printing Technician Actually Do?
The field of additive manufacturing (AM) has witnessed explosive growth and transformation in recent years, and 3D printing technicians have played a pivotal role in this journey. This article presents…
How Do Adidas 3D Printed Midsoles Hold up after a Year of Use?
I have been entranced with 3D printing since 2014, when I was just 14 years old. Ever since I learned about this technology, I have wondered if we could eventually…
