Manufacturing and Supply Chain Articles

One-Droplet Continuous 3D Printing Makes Objects from Single Drop of Resin

Researchers from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences have published a paper in Nature Communications describing an interesting take on continuous digital light processing (cDLP) 3D printing techniques.  . While the technique is able to 3D print in a...

Production Materials are Critical in Prototyping

At a Glance: Prototypes are designed to test fit, form and function. 3D printing offers an efficient way to create functional prototypes. There are advantages to using prototypes created with production materials.  . Prototyping: a term as common to product developers...

Velo3D Launches New 8-Laser Sapphire XC Metal 3D Printer

Velo3D announced today that it has launched the new Sapphire XC metal 3D printing system. The company states that it already has 13 advanced orders for the machine, touting a 75% reduction in cost per part and 500% increase in throughput when compared to the previous...

Slow and Steady Wins the 3D Printing Race

Beautiful ceramics that rival fine art found in any museum across the globe. Gourmet food items ; homes created in less than a day for a fraction of traditional costs that could help stop the housing crisis. 3D printing wields power and creates opportunities.  . And...