Photo from E-Nable (http://enablingthefuture.org) A hot topic in the additive manufacturing field is the impact that 3D Printing Services are having on the design and development of prosthetic limbs. Leading the way in this field are non-profit ventures e-NABLE, a network of 3-D printing volunteers, and Not Impossible Labs, out of Venice, California; who have harnessed the power of

How do you improve on a classic like toy soldiers? With the modern industry technology of 3D printing. From greater realism to higher durability, the possibilities are endless for how model figures can be updated and refined for a better re-enactment experience. Current toy soldier manufacturing generally includes casting of aluminum, plastic, lead, or even

Aerospace is one of the main industries that can benefit from developments in 3D Printing The aerospace industry is a main market for additive manufacturing. This is not only because this sector has a long history of an early adopter of latest technology inventions, but also because it needs these inventions. Environmental performance restrictions, competitive

Breakthrough in medical devices, aerospace, automotive and other industries means that regulations for 3D printing are starting to become increasingly important. (Robohand image via MakerBot) High-tech industries such as aerospace and medical fields are turning to 3D printing as a replacement for standard manufacturing. What was once used as a way to produce prototypes, toys and other

Electronic devices and components, such as light switches, cell phones, and circuit boards, are typically made up of at least two different materials. Plastics often comprise the structure and substrate while metals like copper are necessary for conducting electricity. Any 3D printer can handle the plastic parts using easily-available filaments.  However, the electronic portions require

Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), known also as laser sintering, selective laser sintering or selective laser melting is an additive manufacturing process, already adopted by industries such as aerospace, automotive or defense for the production of high-quality components with specific mechanical characteristics. This is a process of powder bed fusion where thermal energy is applied

On October 29, 2014, Hewlett Packard released information about its Multi-Jet Fusion technology, and how it is capable of producing multi-colored, three-dimensional objects. HP’s announcement focused widespread attention on the new industry that is quickly evolving around 3D printing. In global terms, today’s manufacturing of parts using 3D printers is minuscule. However, most analysts expect that to

Complex printed parts have the potential to drastically alter the automotive industry. What Are the Advantages of Selective Laser Melting for the Automotive Industry?Recently the automotive industry is facing some tough times. The global economic crisis, the rise of emerging markets such as China and India, resulting in financial pressures from higher raw material prices

Lunar Base Proposed For 3D Printing Creation In October 2014, over 350 experts gathered at the European Space Agency’s ESTEC Technical Centre in the Netherlands. There, they shared ideas regarding 3D printer uses relevant to the space industry. The two-day workshop was entitled “Additive Manufacturing for Space Applications.” During the gathering, experts worked on developing