by David | Jul 27, 2020 | Companies, Construction, Design / Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Today, the emerging construction 3D printing sector is being pioneered by a relatively small number of companies, each of which is presenting its own technology and vision for disrupting the global construction industry. . Amongst them is CyBe , a Netherlands-based...
by David | Jul 27, 2020 | 3D News, COVID-19, Maker Movement, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
A dozen Boston area anesthesiology residents launched an eight-week hackathon hosted on GrabCAD.com to design a rapidly deployable, minimum viable mechanical ventilator for patients with COVID-19-related ventilator-dependent lung injury. . The CoVent-19 Challenge was...
by David | Jul 24, 2020 | 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, Maker Movement
While most 3D printers ship fully assembled or with all the necessary components, that’s no reason to limit yourself to the default parts. Having more alternative components gives you a bit of added flexibility when working with different filaments, or if you’re...
by David | Jul 24, 2020 | 3D 101, 3D Hobbyists, Maker Movement
It may seem distinctly low-tech compared to some of the many technology trends I write about, but 3D and 4D printing will have very wide applications – and could be particularly powerful when combined with other trends like mass personalization. . In this article, I...
by David | Jul 24, 2020 | Printers and Accessories, Product Reviews
Monoprice is currently offering its MP Voxel 3D Printer for $314.99 shipped . Also available at Amazon , though shipping is currently delayed about a month. Down from its $400 going rate, today’s offer saves you 22%, beats our previous mention by $5, and matches the...
by David | Jul 24, 2020 | 3D News, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
As the global supply chain is focusing on transitioning for better agility, large-format 3D printing from BigRep offers a few interesting ways to integrate advanced manufacturing throughout operations. We often hear about how 3D printing is changing the shape of the...
by David | Jul 24, 2020 | Companies, Dental, Geopolitical Regions, Medical, People
With global supply chains disrupted by extensive lockdowns and travel curbs, 3D makers everywhere have stepped into the breach to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical workers as well as ventilator parts and face masks for consumer use. . Qais Sabri...
by David | Jul 24, 2020 | 3D 101, 3D 101 Video, 3D News, Maker Movement, Maker Movement Video, Video
In this video, the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) gives an hour-long overview of additive manufacturing (AM) and its applications. AM, also known as 3D printing, is defined as a process of joining materials to make parts from 3D model data, layer upon layer....
by David | Jul 24, 2020 | 3D News, Aerospace and Aviation, Materials, Military
A recent mechanical engineering doctoral graduate has created a material for welding in extreme conditions that could minimize equipment needed and operator hazards. The material—a safe, stable, thermite paste—can serve as a portable, programmable heat source for use...
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