Category: 3D Printing
3D Printing: How Printers Drive Innovation?
3D printers can considerably reduce the cost of production and, in turn, the price of products. And companies such as Alveo 3D also help to improve the environmental impact of printing. The future of 3D printing looks bright as it is expected to bring dramatic advancements in many areas, from construction and electronics to the […]
The Benefits of Large Format CAD Printers
The trend in 3D printing has been toward smaller, more affordable, and easier-to-use machines. But the large format CAD printers are still here and still useful for numerous applications. If you’re looking to make your next project bigger than life (and can afford it), these machines may be right up your alley. Large format CAD […]
How to Choose the Best Printer for Your CAD Project?
Purchasing a big-scale printer for your CAD project is not something that a company takes lightly. Engineers and architects that use these printers are constantly striving for the best in accuracy, speed, and overall quality to get the most out of their investment. When it comes to purchasing a printer, determining what you want and […]
3D Pens: What They Are And What To Use Them For?
Any artists or illustrator has once come across the idea of weaving his or her pen in air as opposed to on paper in order to bring an idea to life. With the recent advancements in 3D printing, that is all possible now. Just like the average 3D printer, the 3D pen is the new […]
Top 5 CAD Softwares for 3D Printing
3D CAD was an industry-shaking concept. And it’s no wonder that every bit of advancement in the field has ushered forth a new standard for builders and designers alike. Whether it be architects or product manufacturers, everybody saves time and money when creating soft prototypes before actual production. As of just recently, the revolutionary advancements […]
How to Design For 3D Desktop Printers: An In-Depth Tutorial
So, you cannot find an STL of a model you want to print or you have a custom object in mind but don’t know if it can be printed. Well, fear not! This article is meant to show you how to design any object so that it can be printed with your desktop 3D printer! […]
Where to get FREE 3D Printer Models?
Designing in 3D is exciting. If you are lucky enough to own a 3D printer (or have access to one), then I am sure you want to take advantage of it. However, your CAD skills may not be good enough to test out the printer. We have compiled a resource for FREE 3D printer models […]
3D Scanner VS. 3D CAD in 3D Printing
Anyone looking to delve into the field of graphics design, engineering/architectural modelling or the field of 3D printing must have either come across the phrases 3D scanners, computer aided design or is sure to come across them as he or she progresses in the chosen design field therefore having some knowledge on what today’s topic […]
10 affordable 3D Printers
Everyone is joining the 3D revolution; kids of 9 building robotic arms, moms are designing aesthetically pleasing furniture and dads are creating unique toys for the kids which makes the manufacturing niche of 3D printing one of the most accepted design trends of the 21st century. And unlike the old days, of 3D printers costing […]
3d printing for Beginners – Additive Manufacturing
Tech fads are generally known for their ability to grab the attention of the public for a while before gradually dying out but from all indications, the design trend that involves additive manufacturing is definitely a design fad that isn’t set to go away anytime soon. Due to the doors of possibilities it opens to […]
How CAD Software Applications Makes 3D Printing Possible
The 21st century has been hailed as the century of innovation with the recent technology of 3D printing spearheading this growth and I believe that most of us from the computer aided-design world must have heard of the possibilities that 3D printing has to offer both designers and manufacturers. 3D printing also known as additive […]