The best way to simplify a complex model for 3D printing is to reduce its triangle mesh. Sometimes called decimating, this process takes away a lot of the complex geometry that is great to have ...

To create my first 3D design, I turned to UpWork to find a savvy contractor who could help turn my idea to reality. 3D printing allows you put your mark on products in a way that’s never ...

As of now, radiology departments across the country are adopting 3D printing as a new 3D medical imaging representation, he says. Due to increased acceptance, 3D printing will become a reimbursable ...

If you’re moving beyond foam board wings, 3D printing is an excellent way to create an accurate airfoil, and [Tom Stanton] provides us with an excellent guide to modeling wing sections for easy ...

Color gradient filament is fun stuff to play with. It lets you make 3D prints that slowly fade from one color to another along the Z-axis. [David Gozzard] wanted to do some printing with this ...

Making sure your resin 3D prints are correctly cured is an important part of your 3D printing journey, but it can be pricey. Here's how to build a DIY curing station for around $70.

To create the 3D drawing needed for the mold, Sulzer uses laser scanners and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to create precision computer models. They have a range of additive manufacturing ...

One of the major obstacles to the adoption of 3D printing in many markets has been the variability of its output — in terms of dimensional accuracy and material properties such as porosity ...

3D printing is revolutionizing health care. Here’s how it can be used to create new medical devices and implants, and to help with bone or joint surgery.