Once reserved for high-end research, the evolution of 3D printing now encapsulates everything from rapid prototyping to full-scale manufacturing. For product innovators, industrial designers, and budding 3D printing enthusiasts ready to take design concepts to tangible products, this guide will walk yo...
Bridges most often occur in horizontal-axis holes found in the walls of objects or in the top layer (or roof) of hollow parts. One solution is to reduce the distance of the bridge, but the impact of this depends on the part’s design constraints. Another solution to avoid sagging is ...
Bridges most often occur in horizontal-axis holes found in the walls of objects or in the top layer (or roof) of hollow parts. One solution is to reduce the distance of the bridge, but the impact of this depends on the part’s design constraints. Another solution to avoid sagging is ...
3D printing is an additive technology used to manufacture parts. It is ‘additive’ in that it doesn’t require a block of material or a mold to manufacture physical objects, it simply stacks and fuses layers of material. It’s typically fast, with low fixed setup costs, and can create ...
Thanks to the revolutionary new technology that is 3D printing, it's now possible for you to bring even your wildest imaginations into reality. The technology provides an exceptional combination of easy reproduction and complete freedom when it comes to
Design Tips for PolyJet 3D Printing At the center of any great 3D printed model is thoughtful planning and a solid design. While the 3D printing industry offers several methods for printing 3D models, PolyJet technology presents a range of possibilities unlike any other. In a nutshell, the Po...
Print success – by design Take a deep dive into the world of design for additive manufacturing. Within this guide, you’ll learn the modeling tips and tricks that we use to maximize our 3D printing output and success. What you will learn ...
Designing 3D printed enclosures The design of enclosures for 3D printing typically follows 2 main steps: 1. Enclosure planning and component measurement It can be useful to 3D model the internal enclosure components along with the enclosure to allow for easy clearance checks and to help determine ...
But if you just want to make objects that are useful around the home, office, shop, or data center, 3D design can be simple and painless. In this edition of DIY-IT's discovery series on 3D printing, we'll look at making our first design in a CAD program and then printing it on ...
Once you finish creating your design, you can export it in STL format by going to File > Export and choosing the STL or OBJ file format. (Image credit: Tom's Hardware) This is the standard format used for 3D printing. MORE: Best Budget 3D Printers Converting Objects to Meshes in Free...