3D Printing With Plastics
By Shizu Yamaguchi (Edited by Jared Worth) Introduction Imagine this: You’re enjoying a cookie. But it’s not just any cookie: it’s 3D printed and made from plastic waste. This isn’t a scene from a...
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How Online 3D-Print Tools Have Changed Prototyping
By Preston Souza Over time, the tools and services available within every engineer’s “toolbox” have evolved, and some of the most important services for the modern age are online 3D print services and tools. More than ever...
3 easy ways to solve the obsolete part issue
Doesn’t it just grind your gears when a crucial part of your apparatus fails, only to discover that the original manufacturer has ceased its production? The financial implications can be significant, especially if the...
Custom parts manufacturing methods from igus®
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Which is better, 3D printing or CNC machining?
In this article, we pose the age-old question, “Which is better, 3D printing or CNC machining?” To answer this question, I have consulted with two product managers in the UK. Dean Aylott (DA) is the 3D printing Product...
New igus service: calculate the service life of 3D printing materials online in 30 seconds
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....
3D Printing
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...
DIY 3D printer components that will improve your design
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....
History of 3D Printing White Paper
Learn about the history of 3D printing — including recent innovations to existing methods and new methods altogether — with this ebook.