Thanks to its diverse benefits, 3D printing offers many opportunities for companies to break with their usual production routines and make them more efficient. But the technology does not come without its share of challenges. Many attempts fail due to printing errors like warping or ghosting. These phenomena affect the 3D printed part quality and sometimes even its properties....

The success of a 3D print depends largely on the machines and materials you use, but thats not all. The accessories and tools you have also play a key role in the 3D printing process. There are specific options that can facilitate each phase of the process, from model preparation to post-processing. These accessories, whether useful before, during or after fabrication, can ensure that the...

Want to coat your 3D prints in metal to boost their look and strength, it's possible with electroplating. Learn how! Electroplating is a finishing process to coat objects with a thin metal layer. Youve likely heard of gold-plated jewelry, which is far less expensive than solid gold jewelry, but has a nearly identical appearance. You can coat metal with another metal and coat polymers with...

From Manufacturing Tools to Household Assistants: A Technological Landing With the development of desktop 3D printing technology and the diversification of available materials, more and more everyday users are introducing what was once a tool exclusive to engineers and designers into their own living spaces. In the home sector especially, 3D printing is showing unprecedented flexibility and...