3D printing and software
As many companies begin to explore 3D printing and software thanks to more affordable technology, our writers guide you through the features of additive manufacturing. Find out how 3D printing software ties into current manufacturing requirements and what will be needed in the future, and learn how to use 3D technology to increase design freedom and reduce custom manufacturing costs.
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19 Apr 2023
Augmented reality vs. virtual reality vs. mixed reality
Learn about AR vs. VR vs. MR as well as how companies in various industries are using these extended reality technologies to potentially improve their operations. Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2020
COVID-19 crisis opens possibilities for 3D printing industry
As the coronavirus outbreak disrupts supply chains, manufacturers may increasingly turn to 3D printing to move beyond prototyping and into producing quality parts. Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2020
Pandemic drives demand for 3D-printed medical parts
Formlabs has begun 3D printing nasal swabs to help health systems combat the COVID-19 crisis. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2019
Test your grasp of process manufacturing concepts
Process manufacturing is used to create and supply items around the world. Test your knowledge about which kinds of products and how they are made. Continue Reading
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24 May 2019
Advanced 3D printing machines on display at Rapid + TCT
While there won't be a 3D printer in every home any time soon, here's a look at three machines that were on display at the Rapid + TCT 3D printing industry tradeshow and are having an effect on manufacturing. Continue Reading
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22 May 2019
3D printing industry growth tied to specialized applications -- for now
Specialized production manufacturing drives 3D printing in three industries, but prototyping will remain the key use case in more mainstream applications. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2019
Where is 3D printing in manufacturing most useful?
Most manufacturers are still experimenting with 3D printing, but a growing number of companies have taken it a step further and are incorporating it into production processes. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2018
GE and others head to factory of the future vision with Oracle
Four manufacturing companies explain how Oracle IoT technology has helped them move forward with Industry 4.0 pursuits, including cloud ERP and industrial IoT. Continue Reading
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23 May 2018
Smart manufacturing technology is changing business processes
The future is here: AI enablement and smart manufacturing technologies are transforming business systems today, according to technology futurist Jack Shaw. Continue Reading
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23 May 2018
Analyst details industrial roles of 3D printing technology
In this Q&A, Gartner analyst Pete Basiliere discusses how advancements in 3D printing may move beyond prototyping to help improve traditional manufacturing processes. Continue Reading
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09 May 2018
Three companies display 3D printing advances
Take a look at three printers from Nano Dimension, XJet, and HP demonstrated at the Rapid + TCT additive manufacturing conference that are prime examples of advances in 3D printing. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2018
Additive manufacturing industry still small but innovative
The Rapid+TCT 3D printing conference shows new developments in machines, materials and digital systems may fuel growth as an industrial manufacturing option. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2018
'4D printing' is the catchphrase, programmable materials the newsmakers
4D printing may be years off, but applications of programmable materials are already stealing the spotlight. Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2014
The buzz: New 4-D printing gets itself together
And you thought 3-D printing was avant-garde? Get a load of this one-upper: The 4-D process prints parts that can assemble or repair themselves. That is, in theory. Continue Reading