3D printing is an innovative method of printing that allows people to create a 3D image that is solid from a file that has been created on a computer. This is achieved by using different processes to create layers of material to create the object successfully. Every single layer will be extremely thin allowing even […]

When you are looking at 3D printing you will need to work out what type of material you want your models/designs to be printed out of and will need to make the decision between using ABS and PLA filaments. Both have benefits for different types of applications. ABS filaments are strong, flexible and have greater […]

Gone are the days of the science teachers holding up a book with a flat picture of a heart. Now, with the availability of 3D printers, a 3 dimensional model of the heart can be made, passed around the classroom and studied collaboratively in real time. Cross sections of organs or molecular structures can be […]

As the Olympics continue and teams are beginning the final stretch in Rio, athletes continue to look forward to competition and wins. In this day and age with all of our technological advances, 3D printing has been run to the forefront. And quite literally, so it seems. For this year’s Olympics, Nike invested time and […]

There is a lot going on in the world of 3D printing. Advances are being made every day. One big advance in 3D printing, is being used by TSA. Luggage inspections at each airport that your luggage lands at is normal. If your bags are locked, TSA can break the lock to gain access. There […]

So why can’t we “print” a new limb? As far-fetched as this sounds, it is now a reality with 3D printers and it is changing the lives of so many children. The recent innovations in the 3D printer world have given hope to many children and inspired many scientists. While many children in Australia are […]

While there are now many different choices for 3D printer filament, there are two that are most commonly used. ABS or PLA. Both are known as thermoplastics, which means they become soft and pliant when heated. They turn back to their solid state when cooled. This article will discuss the advantages of using ABS for […]

What’s the latest on 3D printing? Well, for one, science is amazing! From back in the beginning where people usually didn’t even smile in photos and had to stand absolutely perfectly still to being able to make prosthetic arms, legs, and other body parts. 3D printing is the popular term for additive manufacturing that refers […]

3D printing is not a new reality although it is a varied one. It’s also a very cool concept, but takes many hours to create a 3D object from one blueprint or picture. 3D printing, also called Additive Manufacturing (AM), is the process by which a flat object is turned into a 3D shape. What […]

Now you can 3D print your own Ford car… sorry, not a full size car… yet. Ford car fans can download one of a selection of Ford cars in a 3D printable STL file format for $4.99 to print at home. For those without a 3D printer, don’t worry, you can order a 3D printed […]