In recent years, much of the focus of news related to 3D printing has been on the technology’s use within a factory setting, lab, classroom or shop. Each industry exploring 3D printing starts with a learning curve to incorporate the technology for practical use within that industry. As the learning curve develops those [...]
Many of the processes used to produce the thousands of day to day products we consume are shrouded in mystery for the average consumer. Often, the packaging itself is a vital part of the marketing of a product. And while most people have at times harbored thoughts of revenge and fury at packaging clamped [...]
Leaps in technology and performance of 3D printers have dominated headlines for many years. It seems each week brings new machines, new equipment capabilities, better resolutions and higher performance and speed. Materials for 3D printers however, have often been overlooked by tech media, viewed as “less glamorous” and more utilitarian than the printers themselves. [...]
As 3D technology continues to advance, many of the benefits are becoming more integrated within manufacturing. One of the obvious and early applications of 3D technology within the highly competitive manufacturing world has been the growth of rapid prototyping. Previously, companies could take weeks, months and even years to perform all the R&D required [...]
A Tooling Case Study A few years ago, a small but rapidly growing US startup faced a problem. Initial product lines had been successful and the market was hot. The owner had bootstrapped the startup and pulled together the resources to produce an improved machine. Speed, quality and performance would be greatly enhanced and [...]
Hey everyone. This is Matt from IC3D and I am going to show you how to level your build plate on an older style makerbot platform. With the FDM 3D printing process it is very important that your build plate is nice and level for each print. In addition, we want to make sure [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEFFHMJXEFg Hey everyone. This is Matt from IC3D and I am going to show you a quick and easy way to apply kapton tape to any build plate for an FDM style 3D Printer. For this method, we will need a spray bottle of water, a squeegee with a rubber edge, scissors, and your [...]
Over the last quarter of a century 3D printing has developed from an experimental technology into a mainstream manufacturing technique. Some of you might already have a desktop 3D printer in your office or at home. Many others will have seen a 3D printer operating, or have read about the development of this industry. An [...]
Here a few ideas from pinshape.com and thingiverse.com to help shake up the holidays and maybe even solve a few common Thanksgiving conundrums. Start a new Thanksgiving tradition Not every American family lounges around Thanksgiving day watching football between naps. For those that like to do things a little differently, a 3D printed animal themed [...]
We first met Corban McIntosh when he contacted us to ask about our black filament. “Hi, I'm trying to buy 3mm black PLA 2 lb spool, but every brand is out of stock. You guys are my favorite brand.” After responding to his query, we learned that Corban is more than a tinkerer and 3D [...]