DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. — Ten years ago, Ford 3D-printed perhaps 4,000 prototype parts for its vehicles. Today, just one of the automaker’s five 3D prototyping centers churns out more than 20,000 ...

A simple 3D-printed clip can solve this. It acts as a clamshell around the male and female connection, holding them ...

While 3D printing is likely never going to be able to produce fenders fast enough for high-volume production, at least one type of the technology — binder jet printing — is making big strides in the ...

In today’s fast-paced world of manufacturing, where every minute counts and efficiency is key, unplanned downtime poses a significant challenge. It’s like a silent troublemaker that can suddenly ...

People often contact me because they want to 3D print a replacement part. The requests have been as mundane as a stove knob or as novel as a replacement crystal for a chandelier. Typically, they are ...

I’ve written extensively about the rise of 3D printing and its use in countless applications for both production tools and equipment, and finished parts and products. The technology has many benefits, ...

HEIDENHAIN is a world-leading provider of encoders, machine controls, touch probes, digital readouts and metrology solutions—empowering engineer...READ MORE The Fabrica 2.0 from Nano Dimension’s ...

Virtually any hobby has an endless series of rabbit holes to fall into, with new details to learn around every corner. This is true for beekeeping, microcontrollers, bicycles, and gardening (just to ...

Avon-based Mears Machine Corp., which has invested millions of dollars in 3D metal printers since last year, sees the technology as a key that could unlock massive growth for the company in the coming ...