It’s great that we have several types of filament to choose from, like ABS, BYLON, PAV, PLA, HIPS, or TPU. Whichever one you use they all have good and bad qualities to them. However, we believe that PETG is one of the best filament you can use, with its glass-like looks it does put an … What Is PETG Filament? […]

Installing a 3D printing device does not mean you will be achieving the perfect printing quality right away. The printing quality of the machines depends on different factors. The temperature is obviously, one of the main factors that impact the printing quality significantly. That is why most people wonder whether they should complete their 3D … Can You 3D Print […]

A 3D printer is one of the innovative tools you can use to mould a wide range of items. However, there are many potential safety issues that you may face during the 3D printing process. If you have an extensive print and have concerns over how long it may take, let’s find out if you … Can You Pause A […]

Since its invention, the popularity and usage of 3D printing technology have been skyrocketed. People worldwide are using this technology to create and develop things that are not available on the market. 3D printing gives you new freedom. With this technology by your side, you are not bound by the things that aren’t available on … Does 3D Printing Smell? […]

As the graphic above shows, 3D printing a face shield is twice as fast as 3D printing a face mask. How do I know? In my latest journal article called A quantitative analysis of 3D printed face shields and masks during COVID-19, I documented 37 face shields and 31 face masks suitable for fused filament fabrication (FFF, or FDM). The […]

Recently I was asked to put together a Meshmixer tutorial for students studying additive manufacturing at Deakin University. The result: a 20min demo project to show you how to turn a pretty standard brake lever into something really cool for 3D printing. If you scroll through the tutorial section of this blog you will find many other demos of how […]

Brackets are pretty boring, I know, but being able to 3D print exactly what you need, for just a few cents, just makes good sense (see what I did there?). I wanted to mount a LED strip underneath my kitchen bench top, but also wanted it to run off batteries so I didn’t have chunky cords to plug in for […]

In homes, buildings, prosthetic limbs, and body parts, 3D printing has changed the design landscape. As a designer, you have probably encountered it before. It may not be commonplace just yet, but there it will likely grow in use and popularity soon.  One of the most important innovations of the modern age is 3D printing,… The post 5 Positive Effects […]

As the manufacturing process continues to evolve over the years, 3D printing is quickly becoming a more vital part of the industry. Unfortunately, not all company owners are keen on the idea of adopting 3D printing for their business. Many are traditional and see them as nothing more than a gadget that they can do… The post Benefits of 3D […]

Rapid prototyping is a style of prototyping that uses different methods to create a functioning prototype. This allows designers to test the functionality and design of their inventions faster to compare variations. The advantage of rapid prototyping over traditional prototyping is that it uses less time and materials. One form of rapid prototyping involves 3D… The post The Benefits of […]

Before launching new items, the prototyping phase during the design process uses 3D software and 3D printing service. It is vital to create its sample product and test the core functionality of its appearance and physical parts in a real-world environment. Learn more about prototyping and its importance to engineers and product designers through this… The post Prototyping – Its […]

Rapid prototyping in the UK is perhaps one of the biggest emerging trends right now in the manufacturing and prototyping industry. It is a process that allows manufacturing businesses to present any new concepts and ideas that they have to clients and investors at the soonest possible time. They can even test and rework the… The post How Rapid Prototyping […]