A new open-source software tool is changing the way engineers design and print complex 3D objects. Developed at the University of Colorado Boulder, the program—called OpenVCAD—lets users easily design ...

3D printing is something that most technology and art enthusiasts are interested in, but everyday people don’t need it. This is the widespread notion everyone has about 3D printing these days, but ...

As the years go by, folks will realize that 3D printing is the future because it’s very versatile. We’ve seen companies using the technology to create homes among other things, so we can see why many ...

Ordinarily, programming an industrial knitting machine to knit a certain type of item is quite a complex process. As a result, they're generally not used to create one-offs. That could change, though, ...

Primary focus on leveraging breakthroughs in AI to improve part quality, speed the design process for additive manufacturing, optimize manufacturing workflows and enhance ease-of-use in factory ...

If you had a formal drafting class, you probably learned about making orthographic projections–engineering drawings with multiple views (for example, top, front, and right). Even if you didn’t take ...

Small, cheap resin printers have exploded onto the 3D printing scene in 2019. These printers have relatively small print areas but can print with incredibly accuracy and quality. The Elfin by Nova3d ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of international researchers have developed an adaptation to ...

[Chris Mitchell] was going to make his own plotter for doing cursive writing for cards but realized he might be able to use his 3D printer to do the writing instead. But then he couldn’t find any ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since 3D printers debuted in the 1980s, the devices have been used ...