Depending on your design, this might not be a requirement when 3D printing large objects. In such cases, 3D printing the outer shell or hollowing out your design are great ways to save a considerable amount of material and time. When printing hollow models with an SLA resin 3D printer, be...
Three-dimensional printers and software are quickly evolving鈥攑rinters now are easily accessible, and the models are inexpensive to print. However, for a surgeon with no IT training, 3D printing even a simple anatomic model may be a challenge. The purpose of this artic...
Digital sculpting:Artists use this technique to create hyper-realistic objects or characters. The end product usually has organic and smooth shapes. This technique is best suited for making video games and animated movies. Digital sculpting is also used for creating prototype models for 3D printing....
The addition of support structures can quickly solve the issue of overhanging features. But most3D printing design servicesonly turn to this as their last option. They don’t just use up lots of filament—the removal process might also create uneven surfaces or cause damage to the finished prin...
Model orientation: the direction that the material is layered to create your object and how it will impact the final look and feel of your object Though it may seem daunting at first, using 3D printing your designs to test and iterate product concepts trims the design to manufacturing timeline...
How to create molecule models for 3D printingOver the last few decades, we have been able to significantly improve our understanding of the three-dimensional structure of large molecules, like nucleic acids and proteins, and how this relates to their function. With resources like the Protein Data...
Shell Thickness:Printing a model with a thicker shell will create additional contours on the outside of the model, which can look better on sloping surfaces but will take longer to print. Enable Retraction:By enabling retraction, the printer will pull the filament back into the nozzle when movi...
Method #1:3D modeling An industrial designer working on a prototype of a new product The first way to create 3D models is to start from scratch using specialized 3D modeling software. This method is widely used by professionals across various industries: engineers, industrial designers, architects,...
3-D printers have several operational parameters that can be used to modify surface characteristics of the printed component. To create these models, by means of data mining techniques, they analyzed the printing parameters that most influence self-cleaning features on surfaces. According to the rese...
Additive manufacturing is helping to shape the business models of tomorrow. Indeed, the use of3D printingis not only a matter of getting agood prototype, or nice and funny finished 3D printed parts. Additive manufacturing is offering new advantages, allowing to build innovative business models. Fo...