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Are Engineers The Path To The 3D Print Tipping Point?

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“What does it going to take for 3D printing to top and be more wisely adopted by manufacturers of products to become a more integrated and integral part of manufacturing around the world?” This is the question that Tom was inspired to answer while watching an interview of the CEO of MarkForged, Greg Mark. Struck by his answer that points to the role of engineers, Tom goes and gives his take on how these engineers will be the path to the 3D Print tipping point. He touches on the aspects of … [Read more...]

Is Desktop Metal 3D Printing Really Here?

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Technologies have truly evolved that something as expensive as a metal 3D printing machine can now be offered as a desktop metal 3D printing machine and be accessible to a number of audience with the help of media. However, this could lead to many people think of the industry lightly. Tom goes deep into the processes of two companies, Desktop Metal and Markforged. He highlights their similarities as well as dissimilarities in order to compare and contrast which one is more admirable. Talking … [Read more...]

3D Printing Myths

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We've seen 3D printers showing up in more dramatic TV series like Grey's Anatomy in a recent season and among a lot of other TV shows. The general public has this perception that 3D printing is easy, but that's just not the reality of it. It’s no surprise that the general public does not understand the amount of time, effort, and work it takes to go and make anything on a 3D printer that is a complete usable item or product design. Unless you do it yourself and you've studied it, you've been … [Read more...]

3D Printed Guns: Fair Game Or A Slippery Slope?

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Any of you following the 3D print industry couldn't help but see that an awful lot has happened in the courts and in the government with 3D printing, in particular regarding 3D-printed firearms. Cody Wilson was the first person to create a 3D printable gun and the plans for a 3D printable gun way back in 2013 or so. A big part of a documentary movie about 3D printing, Print the Legend, tells the early story of Cody and his 3D-printed gun which he put it out there and made it available for the … [Read more...]

How Will 3D Printing Affect the Economy

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Three-dimensional printing is changing the way individuals live as well as the way businesses conduct different operations and processes. This technology is already being used prevalently in different industries for a wide range of purposes. There are great possibilities for additional innovations and developments in the coming years. With this in mind, you may be wondering how will 3D printing affect the economy. We're going to answer your question by talking about the six ways 3D printing … [Read more...]

3D Printed Organs: Current Research and How They Will Work

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We have all known for quite some time that technology is changing the face of modern medicine. However, we may not have realized it was taking such drastic leaps as it is today. With the developing process of 3D printing, what once seemed just a mere delusion is now becoming a reality. These computer generated models have been used to create everything from jewelry to food, but now, they’re even making organs. For years, medical researchers have been generating human cells in laboratories. … [Read more...]