While the days of consumer hype are now behind us, 3D printing can still seem like sci-fi from much of its mainstream portrayal. Movies and TV still treat the technology more like magic than a reality ...

CNC or 3D printing? Why not both? Hybrid approaches combine subtractive and additive manufacturing processes to deliver precise outputs at greater speeds. In this piece, we’ll break down the basics of ...

Wigan manufacturers are being offered hands-on insight into how 3D printing is transforming modern industry, as Made Smarter ...

Two researchers at Penn State have created a new system for five-axis additive 3D-printing that reduces the amount and density of support materials needed for making printed objects. In a paper ...

With the Mars 2020 mission now past the halfway point between Earth and its destination, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab recently released a couple of stories about the 3D-printed parts that made it aboard ...

Manufacturing has gone through a series of major evolutions in the past few years. Subtractive processes (drilling, cutting, CNC milling and turning) and standard formative techniques (injecting, ...

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, began as a way of producing small 3D objects for personal use and was seen as a novelty. However, as the years have gone on, the capabilities of ...

Which companies 3D print outdoor gear? Find out how the technology is making lightweight accessories for camping, hiking, ...

Supply chain management and the production and storage of spare parts represent something of a sticking point for the global manufacturing industry. Spare and replacement parts have traditionally been ...

The third annual TIPE 3D Printing Conference—a global virtual event focusing on technology, industry, people and economies—was held Jan. 24-26. The event aims to enhance the visibility of female ...