May 22, 2018
Published in: 3D Printers
The past month or so has been an exciting time for anyone following the leading edge of 3D printing. Announcements have been flooding headlines from companies all over the world resulting from large conferences like AMUG and RAPID. Something observed is that while 3D printing start-ups seem to pop up every week, they typically focus
October 10, 2017
Published in: 3D Printers
3D printing technology is constantly evolving. New techniques for creating 3D objects are being developed every day, and old yet powerful methods whose patents have expired are seeing new life as businesses jump at the opportunity to bring the technology to a wider audience. A prime example of this is the Selective Laser Sintering or
July 10, 2017
Published in: 3D Printers
I believe that anyone who has worked with a consumer-level 3D printer would tell you that 3D printing is not easy. Having worked with a variety of desktop 3D printers ranging in price and quality, including building a couple of my own kits, I would definitely agree. 3D printing as it currently exists for at-home users and hobbyists has a learning curve, and despite many companies claiming to offer plug-and-play solutions, can be very challenging if not frustrating at times.
September 13, 2016
Published in: 3D Printers
Several months ago, Stratasys unveiled the J750, the most advanced and photorealistic PolyJet 3D Printer on the planet. In the past few weeks, Stratasys has unveiled another incredible breakthrough in its other signature 3D Printing Technology, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). The new developments are the Infinite-Build 3D Demonstrator and the Robotic Composite 3D Demonstrator. Partnering with companies like Boeing, Ford, and Siemens, the advanced technologies
March 31, 2016
Published in: 3D Printers
Constructing 3D models with FDM technology has different challenges. One challenge that faces designers are Start/Stop lines, or seam lines. Insight, the STL setup software that comes with Fortus 250mc and larger units, can edit these seam lines using a feature called Seam Control. This feature allows you to change and control the location of
