Which One (3D Printer) Is the Best for You?
The best 3D printer is often determined by its cost and efficiency in delivering services. Different users of printers have different needs when it comes to selecting a printer that suits their needs....
View ArticleComparing Open-Source and Low-Cost 3D Printers with Commercial Products
The most recent comparison of the 3D printers was the uPrint machine manufactured by Stratasys and the thermoplastic extrusion machines that are made by companies such as MakerBot and Bits from Bytes....
View ArticleIntroduction to Additive Technologies
The term “additive fabrication” covers a wide range of technologies. They all rely on digital data to come with physical 3D models of objects. All of these technologies have a thing in common; they...
View ArticleHow Do Photopolymers Work?
As the name suggests, its properties are greatly influenced by light. Specifically, UV light causes its properties to evolve greatly. The photopolymer will be in a liquid state. On exposure to UV...
View ArticleHow Do Open-Source 3D Printers Work?
A wide range of 3D printers that are readily assembled is currently available on the internet. However, 3D printing enthusiasts are more interested in building their printers from scratches, rather...
View ArticleThe Process of Stereolithography
Stereolithography is an imaging progression which is used to create unique 3D-printed objects. The unique 3D printing machine also referred to as stereolithography apparatus converts liquid plastic...
View ArticleMedical Applications of Rapid Prototyping
Rapid prototyping technologies have introduced a new approach for surgical planning and simulation. The technologies enable one to create anatomical objects in a three-dimensional view giving the...
View Article3D Printers Development and Patent Issues
Open-source 3D printers have demonstrated their ability to replicate the existing technology. Their performance level at the moment can work well for business applications that are less essential, and...
View ArticleWhat are the Steps Involved in Making Something – i.e. the Process Chain?
i. Conceptualization and Creation of a CAD File Designing of the 3D object is the first step in 3D printing which can be done by drawing the object or downloading the various files that can be sourced...
View ArticlePossibilities of 3D Printing
News today portray additive technology as being far from having a complete evolution. On the contrary, most are actually quite mature. The thermoplastic extrusions at the moment have well over eleven...
View ArticleBinding of Granular Materials and Techniques
3D printing has greatly revolutionized the printing process since its introduction in the late 70’s. The technology has made it possible for 3D companies to create low cost prototypes and specialized...
View ArticleInkjet, Polyjet and Multijet Technologies
a) 3D inkjet printing technologies There are several types of 3D inkjet printing technologies in use today; they include thermal phase change inkjets or ballistic particle manufacturing (BPM) and...
View ArticleLaser Powder Forming (LPF) and Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) 3D...
a) Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) LOM is a highly integrated additive technology that can be used to produce accurate finishes, even though the stability of paper objects falls short of those...
View ArticleExtrusion deposition: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Fused Deposition Modeling stands out as one of the most commonly used additive fabrication techniques. A 3D company called Stratasys uses FDM as trademark as such various open source community entities...
View ArticleInsights into Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) and Digital Light...
3D printing technology is often used to construct highly complex objects of different kinds, properties and materials. Despite its numerous advantages, one major drawback of 3D printers is its...
View ArticleMakerBot Industries
MakerBot Industries, founded in 2009, in New York by Bre Pettis, Adam Mayer, and Zach Smith, was created to engineer and produce 3D printers, using the RepRap 3D printer as their model. Zach Smith was...
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Fab@Home Organization
Fab@Home, the first multi-material 3D printer made available to the public, was also one of the first two open-source do-it-yourself 3D printers. The other printer was the RepRap. The goal of the...
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Rep Rap Organization Project
The RepRap Printer, also called the Replicating Rapid Prototyper, was created as a starting point for the British to develop a 3D printer. This 3D printer would be able to make a copy of its own items,...
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3D Systems
3D systems, a comprehensive set of products and services, that included 3D printers, print materials, on-demand parts services, and digital tools. The 3D ecosystem helped support advanced applications...
View ArticleAdditional Organizations
There are additional companies that produced 3D printing systems. Formlabs, PP3DP Company (China), Ultimaking Ltd. (Netherlands), and Solidoodle just to name a few. Formlabs, based in Massachusetts,...
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