Reverse Engineering Without CAD Data: How the MetroY Ultra Turns Physical Parts into Digital Designs
A custom seat tray for a 1984 Honda CB400, a hard-to-find grille for a VW Golf Mk1 Convertible, and a black throttle body... read more »
3D Printing Use Cases & Applications
Read all about 3D printing use cases and 3D printing applications. Stories from and interviews with companies that use 3D printing in their daily routine.
Michigan State Engineers 3D Printed Helmet Inserts to Help Quarterbacks Tackle Crowd Noise
Every Sunday, NFL fans see quarterbacks clutching their helmets, straining to hear play calls over the roar of stadium crowds. This challenge became... read more »
3D Printed Quiet Pickleball Unveiled
Accel Digital Solutions, a 3D printing startup in Walker, Michigan, has developed a quieter pickleball to address noise complaints from neighbors near public... read more »
APG Reduces Chuck Jaw Weight with 3D Printing
Alpha Precision Group (APG) has achieved massive weight reduction in workholding fixtures by leveraging 3D printing technology. APG successfully reduced the weight of... read more »
Restoring Classic Volvos with 3D Printing
In a tucked-away workshop in Brundish, East England, Emma and Rob Henchoz are breathing new life into vintage Volvos, transforming them into rally... read more »
3D Printing is Transforming Retro Gaming Preservation
In recent years, 3D printing has impacted retro gaming preservation, offering solutions unimaginable before. While mainstream consoles like the Game Boy boast readily... read more »
3D Printing Enhances Supply Chain Efficiency in Alaska
ConocoPhillips has adopted 3D printing to improve supply efficiencies at its Kuparuk site on Alaska's North Slope, overcoming extreme weather and logistical challenges.... read more »
3D Printing Used to Optimize Maritime Spare Parts Supply
Pelagus 3D has successfully delivered an additively manufactured Return Oil Standpipe for the TYSLA RoRo vessel. The maritime and offshore industries are witnessing... read more »
Conflux Technology Prints Argon Gas Heat Exchanger for 3D Printer
Australian company Conflux Technology and partner AMCM have recently shown their 3D printed argon heat exchanger to the world. The company first initiated... read more »
Ford’s 3D Printed Coil Enhances Transit Reliability
Ford's exploration into 3D printing has been evident in its operations over recent years. The Valencia Assembly plant in Spain and the Cologne... read more »
17-year Old Designs Smart Spoon for Parkinson’s Patients
Motivated by witnessing his uncle Arjun's challenges with Parkinson's disease during mealtimes, Aarrav Anil, a 17-year-old from Bengaluru, India, channeled his passion for... read more »
LUMO Turns to 3D Printing for Compressor Shaft Production
German metal AM company LUMO has collaborated with Chinese company Eplus3D to create prototypes of compressor shafts for the construction industry. These shafts,... read more »
Bronze Age Facial Reconstruction Achieved with 3D Printing
The skeletal remains of the 'Upper Largie Woman', uncovered in a quarry in Scotland, has undergone a detailed facial reconstruction using a combination... read more »
Engineer 3D Prints Vibratory Feeder
As a manufacturing engineer with some background in automated industrial processes, it is pleasing to see that someone has turned their additive manufacturing... read more »
Siemens Makes Use of Digital Thread to Optimize 3D Printing
In the world of additive manufacturing, finding practical, real-world applications that truly demonstrate its potential can be a challenge. Siemens Industry tackled this... read more »
Chromatic 3D Materials Upgrades Austria’s Railway with 3D Printed Parts
Chromatic 3D Materials has recently played a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of Austria's federal railway, ÖBB, through the installation... read more »
SHARK.AERO Reveals 3D Printing Ultralight Aircraft Parts
Czech-Slovak aerospace company SHARK.AERO has a rich history spanning over 30 years, and have evolved from a parts producer to a renowned brand... read more »
Introducing the DIY Repairable AirPods Pro Case
Swiss modder Ken Pillonel has unveiled his 3D printed solution to a problem that many Apple-fans face: the problem of non-user repairable hardware,... read more »
Filipino Expat Gets 3D Printed Jaw in Dubai
John Michael Mauleon, a Filipino expat living in Dubai, underwent a groundbreaking 3D printed surgery to remove a facial tumor. Before the procedure,... read more »
Tennis Racket Dampeners Optimized with Additive Manufacturing
A tennis racket dampener, also known as a vibration dampener or shock absorber, is a small accessory that is attached to the strings... read more »
