One of the continuing struggles with FDM printing is making sure that parts that should fit together actually do. While adding significant tolerance between parts is an option, often you want to have ...

Building 3D printed parts with artificial intelligence (AI) can optimize the design process by generating complex geometries that are lightweight yet strong. This can be difficult to achieve manually.

[Slant 3D] has a useful video explaining some thoughtful CAD techniques for designing 3D printed pins that don’t break and the concepts can be extended to similar features. Sure, one can make pins ...

AI is transforming 3D printing by making design as intuitive as conversation, shifting the industry's focus to seamless ...

With design for manufacturing becoming an increasingly critical part of the product development process, manufacturers are looking to incorporate design for manufacturing (DfM) and design for ...

Researchers have developed a new 3D printing technique that allows the printing of whole objects while controlling the temperature of the chemical reaction to stabilize the process. Academics in the ...

Clean and complete geometry is important for successful 3D printing. A watertight mesh helps reduce common printing problems ...

Imagine holding a 3D-printed part in your hands, marveling at its intricate design, only to have it snap under pressure due to weak layer adhesion. This is the frustrating reality of anisotropic ...

Using flexible TPU and an ingenious vertical printing technique, a new research project bypasses traditional publishing entirely. Here is a look at the future of print.

If you've got something that needs a spare part but don't want to wait on shipping, you may be able to fix the problem ...