by David | Nov 26, 2020 | 3D News, 3D Trends, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Printers and Accessories
When the nearest Depot is out of reach and Amazon.com doesn’t deliver, finding spare parts or a new tool can be a challenge. That can be true whether you’re orbiting through space or in a shantytown in Kenya. In recent years, with the spread and increased...
by David | Nov 26, 2020 | 3D News
Welding has been an integral part of manufacturing since the beginning of the 20th century. The development of technologies using electricity has made the most common arc welding methods—TIG, MIG, and stick welding—widespread in a variety of industries. All three of...
by David | Nov 26, 2020 | 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, 3D News, Maker Movement
3D printing exploded in popularity during the great PPE shortage of 2020 while creating fire hazards for new hobbyists. Though few and far between, there have been documented instances of unattended 3D printers creating electrical fires. More commonly, we find botched...
by David | Nov 26, 2020 | 3D News, Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews
How does the Ender 3 Pro 3D printer stand up in late 2020? The short answer is pretty well. With just a few minor gripes it is a solid printer. According to All3dp the Ender 3 Pro came out in September 2018. . Over 2 years ago. . It is the successor to the most...
by David | Nov 26, 2020 | 3D News
Advances in technology comes with many advantages, but there can be a number of downsides too – including threats to security. Experts are warning that 3D printing technology can now be used by criminals to help break into people’s homes, and a photo of some...
by David | Nov 26, 2020 | 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation
Additive technologies pertaining to layer-by-layer build-up and synthesis of objects with the help of computer 3D technologies are currently coming to prominence in the construction of space equipment. . Scientists believe that 3D printing may provide a significant...
by David | Nov 26, 2020 | 3D News, 3D Trends, Companies, Education and Research, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
News BWX Technologies (BWXT) on Nov. 23 said it has demonstrated the ability to additively manufacture nickel-based super alloys and refractory-metal-based alloys for use in nuclear components. The company also said it has “accomplished component-level qualification,...
by David | Nov 26, 2020 | 3D News, Automotive, Education and Research
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a breakthrough method to integrate self-powered, wireless strain sensors into smart tires using 3D printing and graphene. . Their work was recently published in Nature, and describes the development and cost-effective...
by David | Nov 26, 2020 | Printers and Accessories
Today only, Woot is offering the SainSmart x Creality Ender-3 PRO 3D Printer for $179.99 Prime shipped . Non-Prime members will be charged a $6 delivery fee. For comparison, it goes for $236 at Amazon normally and today’s deal saves you 23% from its regular going...
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