The motion plastics specialist is expanding its 3D printing services for wear-resistant, self-lubricating custom parts The igus online 3D printing service now enables users to calculate the service life of their printed wear-resistant parts....
By Shizu Yamaguchi What is 3D printing? 3D printing is a process in which materials are repeatedly layered to create a 3D object (McGarry, 2022). 3D printing can involve materials as wide ranging as...
By Jared Worth Among 3D printing enthusiasts and hobbyists, DIY 3D printer builds are common. DIY builds often cost less than comparable prebuilt options and can be customized to meet a user’s specific needs....
By Jared Worth Machines are expensive and so is maintaining them. This particularly applies to special machines and older models, where the procurement of spare parts is often difficult and usually cost-intensive. Oftentimes, the required parts...
By Jared Worth More and more frequently we have been receiving inquiries for 3D-printed components or spare parts for musical instruments. One example is of a concert grand piano from Phoenix Pianos. The basic...