Researchers have developed an end-to-end digital manufacturing workflow that turns a patient's corneal scan into a customized contact lens with a post-processing technique that smooths printed optics without ever touching them.
It offers up to 78% energy return and superior shape retention, but PEBA is a diva to print with compared to TPU. We break down the hardware and patience you need to master this challenging material.
Explore and validate multiple design options with generative design software that uses AI to deliver alternatives. See which software fits your needs.
Fusion 360 is great all-around software. Still, it's not the only option out there. Discover the best Fusion 360 alternatives!
From knee braces to wrist supports, here's how to custom-fit 3D printed braces for yourself or orthotics for your patients with accessible and affordable digital manufacturing technologies.
The Fusion 360 vs. Onshape choice isn't made any easier by the fact that they're both great CAD programs. Read on for a comparison!
3D printing with PVC can be harmful and corrosive to your printer. But what to do if you still need it? Read on to learn more.
Prized for their unique mechanical, geometric, and physical properties, designing with gyroid lattice structures makes your 3D printed parts lighter, smaller, and cheaper to manufacture. Learn how!
PCBWay's metal 3D printing service can create parts in aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and tool steel with full post-processing support.
3D printing with pure copper and space-age copper alloys is possible with a range of metal 3D printers and services. Check out our updated guide.
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.
AI holds promise for creating accurate 3D printable models from a complex text prompt, but they're not going to replace design software anytime soon.
If you infuse one of the weakest 3D printing plastics with bits of one of the most durable materials, do you actually get a stronger result?
Just approved by the FDA and USDA, 3D printed meat is coming to your plate. Understand what it is and why there's so much excitement.
What are the biocompatible 3D printing resins, filaments, and metals and how do you know when your product requires them? Let's take a look.
We’re saying it — STL files are obsolete. Learn what the 3MF file format is and how it's key to better 3D prints.
We took the H2D for a spin to find out if it has the features and functions companies need for prototype and production parts.
3D printed carbon fiber is widely known for its strength and durability. Learn about the tech, uses, services, and printers to get the most out of it.
No bronze trophy, statue, or jewelry is out of reach with the various ways to 3D print solid bronze or bronze-looking 3D prints.
For professionals and hobbyists, metal 3D printing has never been more accessible. Find the way to 3D print metal that works best for your application.