As a product design geek, there are few things more motivating than going to the consumer electronics show (CES) in Las Vegas. This year I’m going to base my New Year Resolutions on what I’ve learned, seen and been inspired… Continue Reading
2018 is shaping up to be another great year for people in tech. As more breakthroughs are taking center stage, from blockchain to virtual and augmented reality, there’s definitely a lot of new innovations to play around with and explore.… Continue Reading
The Tech Trends of 2018 There have already been several exhibits and presentations regarding the tech trends for both the coming year and the future. This is a representation of the expected patterns and trends that may play an important… Continue Reading
3D printing… safe to say that we’ve come a long way. Looking back, this technology is positively space age – it’s revolutionized the medical world, providing 3D printed ears, bones, and even stem cells. On the catwalks of Paris Fashion… Continue Reading
Just in the past five years, 3D printing has boomed. Starting out, users could create only small items such as knickknacks, but his is no longer the case. 3D printers now have amazing capabilities. These small but powerful tools can… Continue Reading
Not long ago, the idea of having mini-factories in the home was basically a story out of science fiction. The arrival of 3D printing has made that technology come closer to reality than ever before. There may well come a… Continue Reading
I saw a very cool display as soon as I entered the lobby of the Middleton Public Library, right outside of Madison, WI. It was a beautiful Ultimaker 2 3D printer along with a variety of colors of filament and fun… Continue Reading
Do you own or are you considering buying a Makerbot or another similar desktop 3D printer? That’s great—there are a ton of quality options at relatively low-cost entry points to help you get started with 3D printing for rapid prototyping.… Continue Reading
Printing has come a long way in a short amount of time. Not long ago, we were happy to print out documents on our dot-matrix printers, tearing off the perforated sheets. Now we can print objects using 3-D printers. Although… Continue Reading
The emiota smart belt – straight off a 3D printer The luxury goods market spans across several categories and include haute couture clothing, accessories, luggage, yacht, cars, hotels… Its value has risen significantly in recent years. The biggest… Continue Reading
One of the problems NASA is facing in its plans for space exploration concerns building habitats on other worlds for its astronauts. The expense of taking building materials all the way from Earth to the moon, not to mention Mars,… Continue Reading
By now you are aware of the amazing feats accomplished by 3-D printing technology. Popular Mechanics magazine just reported on the first 3-D printed car, a historic moment for additive manufacturing and automotive design. The Strati, by Local Motors out of Phoenix, Arizona,… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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,… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Additive manufacturing or 3D printing service companies are a great way to get your desired products, release your creativity, and show off what you can do in an easy and effective manner. People all over the world are already loving… Continue Reading
Every year there are new advances in technology that provide consumers with both functional and fun elements. 3D printing has recently become the number one technology to have in both the business world and the technology world. With the ability… Continue Reading
These days the news of 3D printing developments is coming fast and furious. Popularity of the term continues to be on the rise, just take a look at the Google Trends graph below. With that in mind the good team… Continue Reading
3D printing services are quickly becoming the must-have products in the world as more and more people are becoming aware of the unique and innovative aspects of 3D printed products. We previously showed a handful of retail locations that cover… Continue Reading