LOS ANGELES — As 3D printing creeps into more and more projects, making product production more accessible, I’ve always wondered how we can make product design more accessible. How can the average ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of product design, from ideation to realization, 3D printing technology is revolutionizing contemporary design practices. 3D printing technology employs computer-aided ...

A bridge inspired by a design sketched by Leonardo da Vinci more than 500 years ago has been brought to life as a modern ...

[Slant 3D] has a useful video explaining some thoughtful CAD techniques for designing 3D printed pins that don’t break and the concepts can be extended to similar features. Sure, one can make pins ...

Additive manufacturing (AM), aka 3D printing, has evolved at a pace rarely seen in the manufacturing world. More material options and new secondary processes have expanded applications for 3D printing ...

D printing is opening new doors for custom sneakers and wearable design. Explore how the tech is changing what creators can ...

FDM stands for fused deposition modeling, but what does that mean, and how does it differ from other 3D printing methods? Let ...

With increased confidence in 3D printing, more design engineers are looking to see where new processes could add a competitive edge. While cost associated with 3D printing is reducing, metal printing ...

This is part two of a three-part series on the sustainability of 3D printing. The first article was Time for Clean Production Methods? 3D Printing Could Be the Solution. Part two looks at the use of ...

Comparing the best starting points for additive design in terms of features, support, ease of use and more. Forget Tinkercad. Sure, it might be the most common answer to questions about the best 3D ...

Just how shocking is it when a 3D printer fails?Before I bought one, I hadn't thought about it that deeply.Create a shape on ...

With metal 3D printing adoption on the rise, it's critically important for engineers to learn how to specifically design for the process. By not understanding the guiding principles and limitations of ...