Those familiar with polymer 3D printing will recall the challenges of successful printing, but that’s nothing compared to the requirements of 3D metal printing.
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The Fabricatus Desktop Engineering 3D Printer
An entirely new desktop 3D printer designed for engineering use, specifically for injection molds, has been announced today by Avante Technology.
Structural Analysis with Altair HyperWorks’ OptiStruct
Designing a mechanical part requires much more than simply the geometric shape; other factors must be analyzed and accounted for, and that requires powerful software.
And After You Learn 3D CAD…
I’m reading an interesting post on GrabCAD by Khadija Ouajjani that discusses the testing of a 3D design.
Brace Yourself For Carbon Nanotube 3D Printer Filament!
A new filament from Avante demonstrates how much more advances in 3D printing filament chemistry can achieve.
MAKEiT’s Brilliant, But Elusive Industrial 3D Printer
We took a look at what we first thought was another hobby 3D printer, but in fact, MAKEiT’s device is designed for engineering use.
A Seahorse Shows How 3D Printed Robots Can Be Much, Much Better
Dr. Michael M. Porter of Clemson University in South Carolina and team have discovered something very interesting about the mechanics of seahorses – and it may change 3D printed robotics.
Cloud-Based 3D Printed Part Stress Analysis Available
Is that part you just designed really going to survive the stress of the machine into which it will be installed? Now there’s an easy way to find out.
STACKER: A 3D Printer For Professionals
We obtained a preview of a new 3D printer that’s set to appear on Kickstarter: STACKER.
More Quick Advice on 3D Print Design
Following up from our post on designing for use, reader Mark Lynch pointed out his terrific list of design tips 3D printing.
Design for Purpose
People who are new to personal 3D printing sometimes learn the hard way that you must design for purpose.