Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS): Everything YOu Need To Know
Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), closely related to called selective laser sintering (SLS), is a type of 3D printing employed for both mass production of metal parts and rapid prototyping
Selective Laser Sintering and Direct Metal Laser Sintering are basically the same. The...
Top 7 Best FDM 3D Printers For 2022
According to an expert 3D printing community (over on Reddit), the best FDM buy currently is the Creality Ender 5
The Ender 5 is the most widely owned and most extensively documented printer at a highly reasonable price point
It's also the one...
Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D Printing: Everything You Need To Know
A DLP printer is generally pretty fast because it can cure an entire layer in one go
However, they do require tuning; tend to be pretty big, so not great for 3D printing in cramped spaces
The lasers are accurate but relatively...
3D Printed Desk Organizer: 11+ Free Projects
Are you looking for a way to organize your desk? Check out these fun and stylish 3D printed desk organizers!
Do you have a desk cluttered with pens, paperclips, and post-its? If so, then you need some of these 3D printed desk organizers!
These nifty little...
3D Printed Outlet Covers: [10+ Free Projects]
Move over, 2D printed outlet covers! It's time for a new era of 3D printed outlet covers.
With this new printing technology, you can now customize your outlet covers to match your home decor.
Whether you want a sleek and modern look or something more traditional,...
Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printing: Everything You Need To Know
Stereolithography is a type of 3D printing that employs a computer-controlled moving laser beam, which is coordinated by CAM/CAD software.
Stereolithography (SL) is an industrial 3D printing process used to create concept models, cosmetic - rapid prototypes, and complex parts with intricate geometries in...
Binder Jetting (BJ) 3D Printing: Everything You Need To Know
What is Binder Jetting (BJ) Technology?
Binder jetting is a type of 3D printing- the way it works, an industrial printhead deposits a liquid binding agent onto a thin layer of powder particles, typically foundry sand, ceramics, metal (learn about 3D printing metal) or composites,...
3D Printed Linear Actuators: 12+ Free Models
3D printing a linear actuator is a fun and easy project that anyone can do at home (maybe in your 3D printed house?)
With just a few supplies, you can create your own linear actuator that can be used for a variety of applications.
In this...
3D Printed Bras: Everything you need to know
Dutch designer Lidewij Vera Arà van Twillert employs Artec 3D scanning and 3D printing to create made-to-measure bras, completely customized to each woman’s specific body type
The way it works, she uses a 3D scanner (Artec 3D) to scan a woman’s breasts, creating...
3D Printed Eye: Everything You Need to Know
3D printed eye prosthetics are becoming a reality- a London man, Steve Verze, received one in 2021
The new technology employs software called Cuttlefish:Eye that can construct a 3D scan of the eye socket, plus a color-coordinated picture of the patient's healthy eye...