Published in: 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Additive Manufacturing
When so much force is applied to a part that it permanently bends or changes shape, that part has undergone plastic deformation. At a basic level, it is easy to look at a part and recognize that it has changed shape. Figuring out exactly how the part changed shape is a much bigger challenge. If
Published in: 3D Printers, 3D Scanners
After a winter that seemed like it would never end, we have finally started to get some nice summer weather in Syracuse, NY. If you’re taking a summer road trip or en route to your favorite summer vacation spot, you likely have a lot of time in the car ahead of you. 3D printing can
Published in: 3D Scanners
3D scanning is an incredible technology that is rapidly advancing alongside 3D printing. However, my personal experience with 3D scanning was nothing to call home about. It was limited to small objects, had poor detail, took forever, and the end result was barely usable. Most often, I could replicate an object by measuring with calipers
