Practical design strategies are emerging to help architects and makers avoid common structural weaknesses in 3D-printed components. Advice includes reducing stress concentrations by replacing sharp ...

[Slant 3D] knows a lot about optimizing 3D prints so that they can be cranked out reliably with minimal need for post-processing, and in this short video he uses a cube as a simple example of how a ...

Understanding the basic limitations of 3D printing will allow issues to be corrected before they are submitted for an analysis and a quote. While 3D printing has a reputation for offering an infinite ...

Have you ever imagined turning your ideas into physical objects with just a few clicks? Thanks to tools like Tinkercad, what once seemed like science fiction is now an accessible reality for anyone ...

Screws are useful fasteners for 3D prints, but the effectiveness of a screw (not to mention the ease or hassle of insertion) ...

Recent developments in 3D printing span from practical maintenance techniques like cold pulls for nozzle cleaning to powerful open-source design platforms such as Penpot, and even groundbreaking ...

Imagine holding a 3D-printed part in your hands, marveling at its intricate design, only to have it snap under pressure due to weak layer adhesion. This is the frustrating reality of anisotropic ...

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) says it recently published an updated standard based largely on research by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and it ...

D printing is useful for designing custom tools and accessories, and many 3D printed designs dovetail nicely with existing ...