Intro 3D printing is a great way to get quick prototypes without paying too much. As you’re shopping for the right FDM printing service, you might have stumbled across companies also offering resin or SLA 3D printing. The difference between the two can be confusing,…
Intro Light pipes are a type of optical component that is used to guide light from one location to another. They are commonly used in a variety of applications, including lighting, automotive, consumer products, and home use. But, did you know that they can be…
Intro When you have a high-heat application, you need to make sure that your parts can withstand the temperatures. With 3D printing, that can be tricky. Standard PLA material will start melting at 50°C, which makes it useless in high-temperature applications. However, there are other…
Intro 3D printing has made a lot of progress in the past few decades. It used to be a hobbyist’s technology to make fun parts, but it’s quickly becoming a critical part of industries across the globe. One reason why 3D printing is so impressive…
Intro Material selection is often the most important part of making the best 3D printed parts. As you look around, you’ll notice a ton of different materials that offer different results. A popular lane of materials is thermoplastics. The two major types of 3D printing…
Product development and prototypes are commonly handled in three different ways. Subtractive manufacturing - a person or CNC machine continuously cuts material away from a solid piece, such as metal. Injection molding - heated material is injected into a mold and can produce products in…