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3D printing in medicine has seen a great deal of maturation in a very short period of time. Advancements in machines, materials, and software, has allowed for FDA approved use. According to Pete Basiliere of Gartner, “By 2021, 25% of surgeons will practice on 3D printed models of the patient prior to surgery”. The new
Published in: Additive Manufacturing, Plastics
You may have heard that the dental industry is one of the largest users of 3D printing in the world. Mass customization of aligners and other dental tools have made adoption of the technology a huge financial win. My dentist, who also happens to be my dad, had a different 3D printing request. A clamp
Published in: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Education
The MakerBot Replicator 2X was the Best in its Class I fell in love with 3D printing with the MakerBot Replicator 2X. It was the first 3D printer I ever got to use and I was immediately hooked from day one. I love it so much I managed to convince my boss to let me
Published in: 3D Printers, 3D Printing Materials, Additive Manufacturing
3D printing materials are available in a wide variety of plastics, and choosing the right one depends what type of printer you are using and the application the finished piece will be used in, among other things. Our customers ask all the time, “what material should I be using?” And while we love an easy solution,
Published in: 3D Printers
Are 3D Printed Guns a Good Idea The debate surrounding the ethics of creating a 3D printed gun is one that is not likely to fade from the public eye any time soon. It’s much more likely that we’ll see this conversation get more and more heated as the legality of the available prints is
