Ensuring proper bed calibration is crucial for a sturdy start. Maintaining essential nozzle and extruder maintenance prevents clogs. Adjusting temperature settings optimizes print quality and prevents ...

Discover the top 5 lessons learned from 3D printing smart home enclosures, including material selection, tolerances, test ...

A research team has found that island scanning, a printing scheme commonly used to prevent stresses from degrading or destroying 3D-printed metal parts, may not be a cure after all. Laser powder bed ...

3D printers are exact and are a fantastic way to print complicated parts that couldn't be built otherwise. However, sometimes 3D printers make mistakes by extruding too much material, too little, or ...

3D printing was first introduced in 1984 by Charles W. Hull. The inventor developed computer-aided software that designs and creates three-dimensional objects. After more than 30 years, 3D printing ...

In this episode from the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, a podcast partner of BizTimes Media, Matthew Wolak of GSC Engineering discusses some of the business challenges 3D printing can solve, including ...

Most 3D printing enthusiasts have encountered quality issues during their printing journey. Halfway through a complex project, problems such as sagging bridges, uneven surfaces, or inconsistent ...

This post is in partnership with Inc., which offers useful advice, resources and insights to entrepreneurs and business owners. The article below was originally published at Inc.com. In the wake of ...

Production of the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe was about to begin late last summer in Arlington, Texas, when engineers made a last-minute design change to the tailgate-mounted spoiler. The move threatened to ...

From aerospace and medical purposes to fashion and automotive innovations, there are nearly limitless possibilities of 3D printing for prototyping, manufacturing and customization. A 3D printer ...

I'm looking to get back into motorcycling, and that means digging out my Shoei RF-1200 helmet from the top shelf of my closet. It's a great helmet, comfortable and protective in equal measure, but it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writes on housing innovation for sustainability and affordability. Several startups are positioning 3D printing as the next, ...