A new market forecast from Additive Manufacturing Research details how surging defense demands and low-cost polymer printing may drive a sixfold expansion for the drone 3D printing sector by 2034.
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Our decision maker’s guide to the best metal 3D printers for small parts, batch manufacturing, and aerospace & defense. Plus, a metal 3D printing tech primer.
From quick weekend projects to high-performance FPV builds: This all-in-one guide helps you choose the right 3D printing files, mastering the best filaments, and successfully launching your first 3D printed drone.
Just because it's PLA doesn't mean it's safe for food contact. See which ones actually are and how to use them.
Whether you're looking for a mirror-finish chrome or the structural integrity of copper, electroplating allows you to transform ordinary plastic prints into high-end metallic masterpieces.
Looking to 3D print with stronger-than-metal PEEK polymer? Our updated guide covers the material and the best 3D printers for the job.
By backing Norsk’s wire-fed titanium process, the U.S. is testing whether additive manufacturing can solve real bottlenecks in maritime manufacturing.
Nike is testing a new initiative that uses additive manufacturing to create a flexible, digital platform for limited-run sneaker designs and customer personalization.
This hybrid solid-state manufacturing method bypasses laser-melting limitations to slash production lead times for complex aerospace components.
A Brazilian engineering team used 3D scanning, scan-to-CAD software, and ABS 3D printing to recreate a damaged four-blade propeller for an industrial cooling system in record time.
Navigating America Makes’ collaborative project calls is becoming the defining strategy for securing a piece of the nation's surging additive manufacturing funding calls.
Eric Utley, applications engineering manager at Protolabs, explains the engineering principles behind Gaudí's architecture and how they can help you design better support-free 3D prints.
Shining 3D's new Ceramix-Nano is a dental crown-making appliance, rather than general-purpose 3D printer. Could this concept apply to other industries?
The 'Monolith One' is a laser powder bed fusion 3D printer with 24 kW of laser power, which Divergent plans to use for defense and automotive part production. No, it's not for sale.
3D printed houses are popping up all around the globe, but are they the solution to housing prices? Let's take a look.
Swedish exhaust specialist Ferrita used a Meltio robotic wire-laser DED system to produce two matching stainless-steel side-exhaust tip assemblies for a customized Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, reportedly halving the cost of conventional production.
From hobbyist projects to professional casting, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about 3D printing with wax.
Want to create photorealistic 3D prints? We've compiled the top full-color printers for color, detail, and speed to help you produce striking results.
It's never been more important to think about where your 3D printer is manufactured and how accessible spare parts and materials will be. Looking to manufacture in the U.S.? Get a 3D printer that's American made.