What makes ceramics such a valuable 3D printing material? Here’s how it’s benefiting five essential industries.
Megan Nichols
Megan Ray Nichols is the editor of Schooled By Science, a blog dedicated to making science and technology news easy to understand. Megan is a freelance science writer and a regular contributor to Datafloq, The Energy Collective, and Big Data Made Simple.
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Megan has some thoughts about the use of composite materials in 3D printing.
Everything You Need to Know About the First 3D-Printed Heart
Scientists have 3D printed a human heart using live cells. But what does this mean?
When Should You Combine 3D Printing and CNC Machining?
Here’s a look at when it might be necessary to CNC machine a 3D printed part, plus some tips for machining parts after you’ve created them.
Five Impactful 3D Printing Innovations
Let’s take a look at a few of the most impressive 3D printing innovations of the last five years and see how much the industry has changed since it began.
What Is Industrial 3D Printing?
There isn’t an industry on Earth that won’t be touched, and potentially transformed, by the maturation of 3D printing technology. But for this to happen, additive manufacturing has to migrate from the hobbyist’s desktop to factory floors all across the world.
Is Hybrid Manufacturing Worth the Hype?
A new style of production is beginning to emerge — hybrid manufacturing — which combines both additive and subtractive techniques. It’s been getting a lot of attention recently, but is hybrid manufacturing worth all the hype?
How Will 3D Printing Benefit Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS)?
We can expect manufacturing to change in many ways over the coming years, and 3D printing is at the heart of some of the most exciting of these developments. In particular, manufacturing-as-a-service, or MaaS, is coming into its own thanks to advances in 3D printing.
Sculpteo’s 3D Printed Bike Project is an Inspiring Manufacturing Feat
The 3D printing revolution is well underway.
Should You 3D Print or CNC Machine Your Prototypes?
When is it best to use 3D printing to create a prototype, and when is CNC machining a better choice?
Which 3D Printing Material is Right for Your Next Project?
Manufacturing is embracing 3D printing, due to the vast number of choices for materials.
How to Reduce the Cost of 3D Printing
As 3D printing becomes more of a requirement for industries today, costs become a higher factor in production.
3D Printing Is a Game Changer for Dentistry
Replacement teeth and dental appliances aren’t new technology
8 3D Printing Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2018
Since the relatively recent start of the rise of 3D printing, the industry has gone through many changes and improvements.
3D Printing Is Rebuilding the Warehouse of the Future
Additive manufacturing, or what you know as 3D printing, will be incredibly disruptive across many industries.
3D Bioprinters Are the Latest in a Line of Medical 3D Printers
3D printers have quickly changed from new technology to manufacturing miracle to household toy — you don’t need much more than a printer and a computer to create amazing 3D items from plastic, metal or even glass.
What Are the Environmental Impacts of 3D Printing?
Is 3D printing positive or negative to the environment?
Why Do the Marine Corps Want to 3D Print Drones?
3D-printed drones are a point of fascination within the United States military.
Don’t Miss These 10 3D Printing Benefits! Save Time & Money Today
There are so many benefits to 3D printing.
The 3D Printing Finishing Guidebook to Make Products Shine
3D printing is the next big activity for hobbyists and manufactures alike.
How Is 3D Printing Disrupting the Supply Chain?
The typical supply chain starts with the acquisition of raw material, leads into the production phase and, eventually, results in warehouse storage and retail distribution.
How to Overcome 3D Printing Challenges for Aerospace
While there are all sorts of fun ideas and projects to be realized through modern 3D printing technology, engineers within the aerospace sector are currently researching its usage for reasons that are far more serious.