Category: 3D Printing

Understand the differences when designing for injection molding vs. 3D printing – this knowledge will help you create the best components for any product. Posted on September 7, 2016 by Guest Contributor Dorian Ferrari Design for Manufacturing (DFM) encompasses many fabrication techniques and capabilities.  Two well-known and widely used techniques are injection molding and 3D […]

On this episode of the Additive Insight podcast, we’re joined by Olaf Diegel, Professor of Additive Manufacturing at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and founder of ODD Guitars. Renowned for his stylised 3D printed guitars, Diegel will present at the 2024 Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference as part of a duo of keynote talks […]

Stay up to date with everything that is happening in the wonderful world of AM via our LinkedIn community. Airtech Advanced Material Group has recently played a pivotal role in enhancing the Brumos Collection’s Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport for 2023’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race. In support of this program, it provided all essential […]

A YouTuber known as “Steven B”, has crafted the “FrameDeck,” a handheld gaming console, utilizing parts from a Framework laptop and 3D printed components. The project promotes circularity by repurposing existing hardware, reducing e-waste, and extending device lifespans. The “First Open Source Framework Powered Handheld” project, available on GitHub, encourages user involvement through detailed documentation […]

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with a proof of concept for 3D printing recyclable construction waste materials to make molds. Researchers investigated the relevance of forensic firearm examination techniques for 3D printed guns, and Triastek received FDA clearance for its gastric retention product. Moving on to business and robotic 3D printing, Meltio […]

HackSpace Magazine Issue 75 – DIY Gadgets features editor Ben Everard building a modular synthesizer using CircuitPython. In part three of a series on building a budget modular synth, we’re  going to tidy up a few of the niggles in our nascent synthesizer system. We’ve skipped over a few bits in order to get some […]

I hade a really fun time designing and printing the FUN FOOT. 😄 The model is very detailed and consist of 3 parts: -The FOOT is designed with veins and skin textures. -The SOCK is also very detailed with fabric textures and seams. -The BONES are also anatomically correct, they are easily glued to the […]