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.
As we’ve previously reported, the automotive sector is pushing the frontier of metal 3D printing by fabricating prototypes, production jigs and fixtures, and end-use parts for automobiles ...
Read More »Engineer Stephen Cox has developed a way to print 'smart parts' with embedded sensors and RFID tags that could alter the way the U.S. Navy conducts maintenance checks aboard their ships. The ...
Read More »Bicycle helmet manufacturer Hexr has developed a 3D printed inner shell that offers better safety using honeycomb structures instead of foam. As a structure, the honeycomb has a far greater ...
Read More »In preparation for Tokyo 2020, an Australian track squad is upping their game with additive manufacturing. Cycling Australia are showing off their latest gear with the help of Bastion ...
Read More »The Canadian Lord Strathcona Horse Regiment is utilizing 3D printing to help keep a military tradition alive. By creating replica's of century-old horse saddles they've found a way to ...
Read More »When we talk about prototyping and manufacturing with 3D printing it’s not usually in reference to the same company, but the DustRam product serves as a terrific example of just that. Jack ...
Read More »With the rise of 3D printing in all sorts of automotive manufacturing, the technology is continuously offering new possibilities, from tail lights to breaks, and now wheels. Renowned sports ...
Read More »With all sorts of major manufacturers and auto-repair shops taking up additive manufacturing, even TV programs are getting into 3D printing. The History Channel's hit show "Counting Cars" ...
Read More »Superior Metal Products (SMP) was confronted with a common issue for many CNC machining activities: coolant and chip control. In this particular case, they found that their bar-fed CNC ...
Read More »Germany-based Sim Automation has developed a 3D printed feeding bowl for their automated robotic production system. The company prototyped the bowls using a Modix Big 60 3D printer, taking ...
Read More »Graduate student Coen Bokslag developed an optimized gripping arm for a high speed assembly machine. As part of his courses at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, he improved on the ...
Read More »From headlight covers to beverage bottles to packaging, we see transparent 3D printed parts across a diverse plethora of industries. No other manufacturing process produces clear components ...
Read More »The French armed forces have been employing 3D printing to produce spare parts for far-off bases in regions such as Mali. Since procuring supplies and equipment on the field can be ...
Read More »Much like its counterparts in the automotive and aviation industries, rail transport is seeing the benefits of 3D printing. Rail companies within the UK are now leveraging additive ...
Read More »For many factories and engineering facilities, procuring small components can be a massive headache. Arnold Airforce Base found themselves in such a situation, in need of a circuit breaker ...
Read More »Bathroom appliances specialist GROHE has developed a new line of faucets and taps using sleek metal printed designs. The company's process results in very thin faucets with minimal pieces, ...
Read More »From design to production, 3D printing is making waves across the furniture manufacturing industry. Manufacturers, designers and stores embrace 3D printing technologies to produce novel ...
Read More »Volvo Trucks has been using 3D printing for various parts of its production process, applying the technology to tools, jigs, fixtures and a lot more. In particular, 3D printing has become a ...
Read More »Looking for a new innovative method, tennis racket specialist Unstrung Customs teamed up with Ogle Models on a fully customizable tennis racket handle. The resulting design allowed them to ...
Read More »As modern farming is increasingly reliant on complex machinery. Farmers have to endure long wait times for ordering components through traditional channels or the internet. This can be a ...
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