You also can 3D-print tools when teaching new operators, or in situations where manufacturing speed or safety matters more ...

When you start building lots of something, you’ll know the value of accurate fixturing. [Chris Borge] learned this the hard way on a recent mass-production project, and decided to solve the problem.

Tool changing 3D printers are hot. The idea is that instead of switching filament, you swap out hot ends or other tools. That isn’t a new idea. However, most tool changers are expensive. [Engineers ...

In the dynamic world of 3D printing, having the right tools at your disposal is crucial for achieving high-quality prints, making sure safety, and maintaining your printer’s longevity. As you provide ...

3D printers have unfortunately yet to reach the stage of full-on "Star Trek" replicators; they can't make complicated machinery from scratch, merely individual plastic parts, which aren't really safe ...

Sven Bilén is a co-owner of X-Hab 3D, Inc. which received NASA STTR funding to develop lunar construction technologies and develops 3D concrete printing systems. He receives funding from NASA, DARPA, ...