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Advances in 3D printing make it ideal for prototyping, customized molds, manufacturing aids, and end-use parts. As a result, more companies are purchasing fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers to streamline their production processes. But choosing the right...

While conventional metal 3D printing processes are still not ready for mass adoption, new ones — like metal fused filament fabrication (metal FFF) — are accessible, affordable and easy-to-use. Various industries, from automotive to aerospace, have tapped into this...

While carbon fiber 3D printing has been around for the better part of a decade, it has rapidly risen to prominence in the last few years. Today, many incumbent 3D printer manufacturers are rushing to capitalize on the term “carbon fiber 3D printing” but not all...

Designing for manufacturing is a critical part of the product development cycle. It prevents roadblocks in manufacturing and delivers successful parts well designed for the process. Designing for 3D printing is no different — considering the process from the start...

The buzz around 3D printing reflects its enormous disruptive potential, which is based on key tangible benefits over conventional fabrication. Various industries — from manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, robotics, education, and more — are tapping...