Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing can be integrated into cost reduction strategies and increase revenue.
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Jabil’s PK 5000: A Cost-Effective, Chemically Resistant 3D Printing Material
I had a chat with Jabil about their PK 5000 material.
The Dental Dilemma: Why Some Dentists Aren’t Embracing 3D Printing
I found out why some dentists are not embracing 3D printing.
New Insights into 3D Printing Costs: The Updated Fabbaloo Job Calculator
We’ve updated our 3D print job calculator.
Introducing the Fabbaloo 3D Print Cost Calculator
We’ve developed a simple calculator to help Fabbaloo readers determine the actual cost of 3D prints.
Unpacking the Prusa MK4: What It Means for Prusa Research and the 3D Print Community
After yesterday’s blockbuster announcement of the long-awaited Original Prusa MK4 3D printer, I have some thoughts.
Are 3D Print Materials In Jeopardy Due to The Russo-Ukraine War?
Could we see problems in the supply of 3D print materials in the near future?
The Case For 3D Printing Learning Aids
I’m reading an interesting analysis of how educators could save cash by 3D printing their own learning aids.
Balancing Cost vs Features in 3D Printer Design
When you see the final design of a 3D printer, there have been many decisions made to get it to that state.
Another 3D Printed House To Go Up This Summer
A new project in the Czech Republic will produce a small 3D printed house called “Prvok”.
Analyzing The Upside-Down SLEDM Metal 3D Printing Process
Researchers have developed an unusual metal 3D printing process called SLEDM, which uses LEDs instead of lasers. But could it actually work as defined?
An Inexpensive Method Of 3D Printing PEEK Parts
WASP has modified their popular Delta 2040 3D printer to enable 3D printing of high temperature materials like PEEK. But there’s another surprise, too.
A Funny Thing Happened When Filament Shopping
What is the key factor for buying 3D printer filament? It is not cost and we tell you why.
Hacking The uPrint
Stratasys’ uPrint is one of the classic 3D printers, but these days some operators use it in unusual ways.
3D Printed Toys are Financially Feasible, Just Not How It Was Imagined
A study published in Technologies examines the effect of 3D printed toys, specially at MyMiniFactory.
Ability3D Launches the Affordable Ability1 3D Metal Printer
We knew this was coming, and now it’s here: Ability3D has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their very inexpensive 3D metal printer, the Ability1.
3D Printed Longboard Illustrates the Best and Worst of 3D Printing
A 3D printing experiment demonstrates how both success and tragedy in the industry.
The Hidden Pain of Post-Processing 3D Prints
Rize3D has published a report detailing the often forgotten costs associated with 3D printing that occur AFTER the print is complete.
3D Print Community: The RMADS Rapid Manufacturing Advice System
This month’s community support selection is the RMADS project undertaken by researchers at Newcastle University.
How To Compare The Real Costs Of 3D Printing Filaments
Most filament vendors price their filament by weight: pounds or kilograms, but is cost per pound really indicative of how expensive one filament is vs. another?
3D Printing Really Is Less Expensive
ZCorp issued a press release describing the experience of Converse, the footwear manufacturer using ZCorp technology in their design process. The interesting bit is that they’ve stated the savings they’ve found in actual dollars. Here’s the results from the press release: They “can produce a shoe model in two hours, or nearly 30 times… Continue reading 3D Printing Really Is Less Expensive
Shapeways Lowers Media Pricing
Shapeways, the innovative 3D printing service announced they’ve lowered the pricing on their most popular print media, “White Strong & Flexible”. It’s now 10% less expensive than before. This means we can order that Neko Woman for only USD$23.76! Erm. Coincidentally, Ponoko also recently reduced (albeit temporarily for 24 hours) the price of some… Continue reading Shapeways Lowers Media Pricing
The Cost of a Wrench
It’s apparently USD$49, including USD$14 that was “dissolved away” according to a post at the ChiefDelphi forums. Team222badbrad produced these wrenches on a Dimension 1200es, and the discussion contemplated the price of production. Poster Leav asked the inevitable question: “how much would it cost to fill the entire volume of the machine with plastic?… I… Continue reading The Cost of a Wrench